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ShopGoodwill is Goodwill's national online auction site where hundreds of local Goodwills list their better donations. It is a great source of electronics, vintage, jewelry lots and collectibles, though shipping and handling fees must be included in your max bid.
| Category | Sourcing: Liquidation, Auctions & Estate Sales |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free to bid; pay per item |
| Free option | Yes |
| Works with | Online Goodwill auctions nationwide |
| Best for | Thrift flippers who want to source from home |
ShopGoodwill is the best fit for: Thrift flippers who want to source from home. If that does not describe you, check the alternatives to ShopGoodwill; B-Stock and Direct Liquidation are the most common substitutes in this category.
Inventory is the hardest part of reselling to scale. These sources give you access to returns pallets, online thrift auctions, estate sales and surplus. Always factor buyer premiums, shipping or pickup cost, and the percentage of unsellable items into your offer. Start small with one lot before committing to truckloads.
Free to bid; pay per item. Free option: Yes. Prices change, so confirm on the official site.
Thrift flippers who want to source from home.
Online Goodwill auctions nationwide.
B-Stock, Direct Liquidation, HiBid, EstateSales.NET. See the full alternatives list.
Information checked 2026-10-17. Pricing and features change; confirm on the official site.
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B-Stock
Free to register; you pay for lots
Direct Liquidation
Pay per lot
HiBid
Free to bid; buyer premium per auction
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Proxibid
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