thedesignerbin.com

What It Is

The Designer Bin is a wholesale closeout and surplus sales site under Industry Surplus. It positions itself as an online wholesale channel for apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, tools, and home goods. It is not a retail site for individual consumers; it explicitly serves retailers, flea marketers, eBay sellers, and other wholesalers, and does not break up lots or sell single items.

Core Inventory and Supply Chain

Its main selling points are closeouts, overstocks, surplus, and discontinued merchandise. The site emphasizes that all items are brand new, sourced from manufacturers/designers or well-known retailers, and that it does not sell customer returns. It also stresses authenticity and no counterfeit goods. Compared with mixed, grab-bag-style lots, The Designer Bin leans toward smaller “by the box” lots organized by more specific categories, such as men’s T-shirts from a particular brand, making it easier for small resellers to buy according to their inventory needs.

Pricing, Payment, and Fulfillment

The platform states that prices are far below wholesale and only a small fraction of retail, but specific quotes are not published and require contacting sales. Payments are accepted via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. After a deal is made, buyers must pay and arrange shipping or pickup within 5 business days. Orders will not ship until payment has been received in full. Shipping costs are borne by the buyer, with UPS and USPS mentioned. The site generally does not charge additional packing or handling fees unless the item’s size or fragility requires it. International buyers are responsible for import duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are its clear inventory positioning, making it suitable for small resellers looking for brand-name, brand-new closeout goods; lot sizes are relatively small, selection is flexible, and common credit cards and PayPal are supported. The drawbacks are that all merchandise is sold “As Is Where Is,” so buyers must judge suitability themselves, and all sales are final with no returns. The website also feels more like a listing showcase with manual inquiries than a modern e-commerce store, lacking online checkout, transparent inventory, and automatic shipping estimates.

Who It’s For and Access from China

The Designer Bin is better suited to eBay sellers, offline discount retailers, flea market sellers, and small wholesalers with experience sourcing U.S. closeout inventory. Chinese sellers considering purchases should carefully calculate international shipping, customs clearance, duties, and forwarding costs. The site does not provide information about access from China, RMB payments, or services aimed at the Chinese market, so its accessibility from China is unknown. Comparable closeout wholesale platforms include B-Stock, Liquidation.com, and Via Trading.