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When collecting overstock, both newbies and experienced players may fall into traps set by dishonest suppliers. These tricks are often hidden in the details of communication, transactions, and goods inspection, causing losses ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of yuan. This article sorts out 5 most common scams in overstock collection and provides practical countermeasures to help you stay alert.
Suppliers send you high-quality sample photos or videos (showing brand-new, undamaged overstock), but when you receive the goods, you find most of them are defective—clothes with large holes, shoes with broken soles, or even mixed with garbage like rags and bricks. They usually use excuses like "It's all overstock, there must be some flaws" or "You got the wrong batch by mistake" to shirk responsibility.
They refuse to video-call to show the overall stock, only sending carefully taken close-up photos.
They rush you to pay a deposit, saying "This batch is popular, someone else is also eyeing it".
Insist on on-site inspection if the quantity is large. Check at least 30% of the goods randomly, especially the bottom and corners of the boxes.
For online transactions, sign a written agreement specifying that "If the actual goods differ significantly from the samples, you can get a full refund and the supplier will bear the shipping costs".
Suppliers promise "payment on delivery—you pay only after checking the goods", but collude with couriers. The courier forces you to pay first, saying "Company rules: no payment, no unpacking". After you pay and unpack, you find the goods are worthless, but the supplier blocks you, and the courier says "We only handle delivery, not disputes".
The courier is overly urgent, urging you to "hurry up" when you ask to unpack.
The supplier insists on "full payment on delivery" instead of "deposit + balance after inspection".
Clearly state in advance: "I must unpack and check the goods before paying. If the courier refuses, I will refuse the delivery".
Choose well-known logistics companies (like SF Express, JD Logistics) that allow unpacking before payment, avoiding small, unknown couriers.
Suppliers claim they have "high-quality brand overstock" (like famous brand clothes, shoes) at a "surprisingly low price" (e.g., 10 yuan for a shirt that normally sells for 100 yuan). They tell you "This is a special deal for regular customers" to make you pay a "reservation fee" or "full payment" quickly. After you pay, they either send inferior goods or disappear directly.
The price is much lower than the market average for similar overstock, which is "too good to be true".
They ask for payment via private WeChat/Alipay transfers instead of platform guarantees.
Remember: Regular overstock dealers make profits from volume, not ultra-low prices. If the price is suspiciously low, it's probably a scam.
Use third-party payment platforms with escrow services (like Taobao, 1688), so you can get a refund if there's a problem.
They pretend to be "factory managers" or "wholesale market owners", showing fake factory photos, business licenses, or even counterfeit brand authorization letters. They gain your trust with "authoritative identities" and then trick you into paying for "exclusive overstock sources".
The business license looks blurry, and the registration information can't be verified on the "National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System".
They avoid talking about specific details of the factory (like production lines, main customers).
Verify their identity through official channels: Call the factory's public phone (found on the official website) to confirm if the person is an employee.
Refuse to pay any fees before confirming the authenticity of the goods and the supplier's identity.
Suppliers mix a small amount of good overstock with a large number of inferior goods. When you check on-site, they only let you see the good ones, hiding the bad ones. After you take the goods back, you find that over 60% are unsellable, but they argue "You checked them yourself on the spot" and refuse to compensate.
They are nervous when you want to check the goods in different boxes, trying to distract you.
The goods are packed in sealed boxes that are hard to open, with only a small inspection hole.
Insist on unpacking all boxes for inspection, or randomly select 5-10 boxes to check thoroughly.
Count and mark the number of good and bad goods on the spot, and have both parties sign to confirm.
Never pay in full upfront: For first-time cooperation, pay a 30% deposit at most, and pay the balance only after confirming the goods are as agreed.
Insist on written agreements: No matter how well you "hit it off" with the supplier, put key terms (quality, quantity, refund policy) in writing—whether it's a paper contract or a WeChat chat record.
Trust your gut: If a deal feels too good to be true, or the supplier is overly pushy, it's better to walk away. There are plenty of overstock sources; don't risk falling for a scam.
By staying vigilant and following these tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of being tricked when collecting overstock and ensure your business runs smoothly.
