This post explains one of the most confusing aspects of liquidation sourcing: the distinction between shelf, pull, salvage, and genuinely shelf, ready inventory. It discusses how reliance on industry labels can mislead buyers, the ways in which unsellable stock finds its way into liquidation lots, and what signs genuinely point to resale, ready goods. Find out how to identify shelf-ready lots without doubt, lower risk, and get inventory that can be sold directly from the pallet to the listing without expensive surprises.