There is a little confusion about these dates. The only things Federally required to be discard on certain dates are baby formula and baby foods. Other items with dates like best if used by and use before or best flavor if used by dates are put there by the manufacturer. This is done to either cause the grocer to price food so it sells or as a means to rotate stock.
Is there any risk involved? You’re taking more of a risk when buying from these type of car auctions because the cars are sold in as-is condition and will need repairs and/or body work done. Sometimes the repairs could be as little as replacing a bumper to something so serious the car can only be used for parts. The car could’ve also been in a flood which will cause the electrical system to go out sooner or later. So, know what you’re getting into!
Track inventory – you’d be amazed at how many craft show booth sellers do not track inventory. Any business with inventory, regardless of how large or small, needs to track it, whether by computer or by hand.
One important thing to remember is that just because you are in a salvage store, everything is not automatically cheaper. I have found paper products, cleaning supplies and some frozen foods to be cheaper at my local Walmart.
Nothing is more trusted than referrals with conviction. Ask your family or friends if they know companies who are willing to buy old cars. Chances are, they too, have sold their spokane kia for extra money. Ask them about their experience with the company and how they negotiated the price for old cars. Their advice is important since they already got through the experience. Also, look out for companies that have bad records. You will never want to be a victim of a poor deal.
Some people get confused between a salvage yard and a recycling yard. There is a similarity here, but most people find there are more advantages with going to a salvage yard. It depends on the part that you want for your car because that will often determine where you go. Cars are totally destroyed at a salvage yard and people can then retrieve what is left. This is of course at your own risk. The parts here are also less expensive. Cars at a salvage yard are not categorized or stripped. A recycled yard stocks cars and parts which are more in a reconditioned state.
For buyers, MSI will tell you how negotiable sellers may be in different markets. If there are 3.5 months of inventory in Bangladesh and 10.2 months of inventory in Baghdad, the sellers in Baghdad will probably be more negotiable.