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Why tool dealers buy sealed pallets

Tradespeople ask for Milwaukee and DeWalt by name, and a sealed pallet gives a dealer a quick refill of in-demand cordless stock. Milwaukee lots lead with M18 FUEL drivers, hammer drills and combo kits, while DeWalt lots add cordless drills, saws and ToughSystem storage. Lighting and measuring gear round out some pallets. Beyond drills, pallets include fastening and plumbing tools, lighting and measuring gear, and ToughSystem storage, so a shop can offer both core tools and accessories. Dealers can set aside the DeWalt ToughSystem cases and sell them separately from the tools inside, which adds another line to a listing.

Pallets available right now

• 60+ new units mixing Milwaukee M18 FUEL kits and DeWalt drills
• About 60 Milwaukee drill, fastening and plumbing tools, factory sealed
• 40-45 new DeWalt drills and accessories, 205 lb

Condition and arrival checks

Every tool is brand new and sealed at the factory, which keeps risk low. One grade covers each pallet. On arrival, count units against the listing, check cartons for crushed corners, and test a sample battery and charger from each brand. Keep seals intact until sale, since sealed cartons hold their resale value. Keep a few units of each model aside as demo stock, and list sealed items with a clear photograph of the carton label. Keep a few units aside as demo stock and photograph the carton label for each tool, because buyers of sealed tools check model numbers carefully.

Questions about tool lots

Do kits include batteries?

Many do, particularly the M18 FUEL combo kits. Bare tools are also in the mix, so describe each item clearly. The smaller DeWalt pallet suits a first order, with the Milwaukee lots as a natural second step. Pallets of about 60 units give you enough volume to supply a small shop, a contractor yard or an online store.

How do you ship?

Freight is inside the lot price. Drivers bring a liftgate along. Tracking comes by email; 14-day returns.

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