Where should I sell my leftover screws after closing down the business?

[skruvkakaa]

Hello!
I have a large batch of fasteners left over after a solar panel installation project that unfortunately didn't go as planned.

These are quality products from Weland, all completely new and unused, and have been stored dry. What I have includes:
SS6191 – self-drilling screw 6.3x19 mm with sealing washer (used for solar panel installation on metal/roof)
SS1025 – stock screw (for attachment in wood + installation of rail systems for solar cells)
BU1200 – bolt M10x20 mm (for mounting brackets and rails)
TS1000 – screw 6x30 mm
In addition to this, there are also some other fasteners, washers, etc.
These are larger quantities (bulk), so it might be most interesting for:
companies
installers
retailers
or someone working with solar panels/construction

I am now considering where it would be smartest to sell this –
👉 sell in bulk to companies?
👉 auction?
👉 or is there an actor that buys this kind of thing?
I would gratefully receive any tips 🙏

 

[skruvkakaa]

It should be added that these are stainless screws

 

[Hispaniola]

Hello!
I have a large batch of fasteners that are left over after a venture into solar panel mounting that unfortunately didn't go as planned.

These are quality products from Weland, everything is brand new and unused, and has been stored dry.
What I have includes:
SS6191 – self-drilling screw 6.3x19 mm with sealing washer (used for mounting solar panels in metal/roof)
SS1025 – coach screw (for fastening in wood + mounting rail systems for solar panels)
BU1200 – bolt M10x20 mm (for mounting brackets and rails)
TS1000 – screw 6x30 mm
In addition, there are also some other fasteners, washers, etc.
We're talking about larger quantities (bulk), so it might be of most interest to:
companies
installers
distributors
or anyone who works with solar panels/construction

I'm now considering where it would be smartest to sell this –
👉 sell in bulk to companies?
👉 auction?
👉 or is there an actor who buys this kind of stuff?
Gratefully accepting all tips 🙏

PS auctions and those that sell tractors and building materials maybe?
It's stainless steel screws I should add

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[Hispaniola]

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PS auctions and those who sell tractors, building materials, etc. maybe? Easiest if one takes everything, or you could sell off what you can in rounds if someone doesn't want everything... regular online auctions, Sikö, Haraldssons, etc. can sometimes take in quite unusual items!

 

[cpalm]

Feels like the overwhelmingly largest market for such surplus lots is auction, like Blinto.
You're likely to reach most buyers/brokers (to the extent they exist in that market) that way as well, even though it's a bit of a lottery with how well paid you get.

The question is how you prioritize between best payment, least work, quick deal?

 

[skruvkakaa]

PS auctions and those who sell tractors, building material etc. maybe? It's easiest if one takes everything or you can sell off what you can in rounds if someone doesn't want everything... regular online auctions, Sikö, Haraldssons etc. can sometimes take in quite unusual things!

Okay!

Thank you so much for the tip.
I initially thought of selling to consumers, installers, or sheet metal/solar firms directly but realized that most might buy 1-3000 screws and then be satisfied, and I would rather have sold it off for the space at significantly much lower prices than what I paid.

For example, say 3000 pcs cost me of SS6191 7800+m, if one advertised such a bulk for 2000, it should be "interesting?"

The same applies to TS1000 which cost 9000+m, should be able to sell for 2000:- as well?

 

[skruvkakaa]

It seems like the largest market by far for such surplus items is auction, like Blinto.
Most likely, you'll also reach most buyers/brokers (insofar as they exist in that market) that way, even though it's a bit of a lottery regarding how much you'll get paid.

The question is how you prioritize between the best price, least work, and a quick deal?

I prioritize the least work/quick deal and the payment more "symbolic," although, of course, you want to get back as much as possible since it's been my own capital I've had to take out in screws, and I have neither the interest to unscrew any longer nor the space to store them while waiting for better times.

Blinto, is it possible to advertise as a private individual on that site?

 

[cpalm]

Blinto, can you advertise as a private individual on that site?

Well, not as a private individual, but as a sole proprietor it should be fine.
If you were thinking of selling under the tax authority's radar, it's unfortunately probably Blocket that's applicable.

 

[skruvkakaa]

Well, not as a private person, but as a sole trader it should be fine. If you were thinking of selling it under the tax authority's radar, then unfortunately Blocket might be your option.

No, I think you misunderstood me 🤣 I have no problem doing it publicly or with tax obligations. I feel that it no longer has value to me as a fixture and that all the money the products convert after fees and other things is definitely of greater interest hehe

 

[cpalm]

No, now you probably misunderstood me 🤣

I was thinking since you asked if you could sell as a private person?

 

[Diamant]

Might help. What did you pay for the screw and fasteners?

What is your lowest price to sell?

Is it easy to split into parts, or is it all or nothing?

 

[skruvkakaa]

Might help. How much did you pay for the screws and fasteners?

What is your minimum price to sell?

Is it easy to split into partial lots or is it all or nothing?

I have paid the purchase price at Ahlsells, so I've probably paid as high as one can pay 🤣 I'm hoping to possibly get back 20-30%

It can be split if the buyer would like to purchase smaller batches.

 

[skruvkakaa]

I thought since you asked if you could sell as a private individual?

Well, I've withdrawn them as equity to get back my loaned money. But it doesn't make anything impossible when it comes to business activities, of course.

 

[Unikt namn]

Cannot return tbx at Ahlsell?

 

[cpalm]

Yes, I have taken them out as equity to get back my loaned money.

What happens is that Blinto submits a report to the tax authority, and depending on the amounts involved, SKV can view it as a business transaction and start investigating it, completely independent of what you and Blinto have agreed upon or how you personally view whether it is a private sale or not, etc.