Find the bin store near you before it restocks.
Bin Store Locations is a directory built for one job: getting you from a zip code to the nearest Amazon return outlet, liquidation warehouse, or bins store plus the pricing and restock details that actually decide whether a trip is worth it.
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We’ll identify your city and state, then jump you straight to that state’s bin store listings.
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What is a bin store, exactly?
The short version, for anyone who’s never dug through one and the longer version for people deciding whether it’s worth the drive.
A bin store is a retail shop that sells Amazon returns, overstock, and liquidation pallets out of large open bins at one flat price per item, instead of individually priced shelves. Merchandise is dumped into the bins on a set restock day, and the flat price drops every day afterward often from around $10–$25 down to $1 or less until the bins are cleared out and refilled with a new truckload.
Shoppers dig through the bins by hand, which is why the format is often called a “treasure hunt” store. You might find electronics, tools, kitchen gear, toys, or clothing sitting next to each other in the same bin, because the inventory comes straight from mixed pallets rather than a single product category. Read the full breakdown in What Is a Bin Store (and Why Should You Go)?
Amazon return pallets, resold
Buys pallets of customer returns and overstock directly from Amazon’s liquidation channel, then bins them for resale at a flat daily price.
Mixed-retailer overstock
Sources pallets from several big-box retailers, not just Amazon, so inventory mix and branding vary more from store to store.
Donated goods, priced by weight
Run by Goodwill, not a private liquidator. Items are donated rather than returned, and pricing is usually per pound instead of a flat item price.
Why the price changes every day you visit
Almost every bin store runs on a weekly price-drop cycle. It’s the single most useful thing to understand before you go, because it decides whether you should shop for selection or shop for savings. See how bin stores make money and what days are best to visit for the full picture.
A typical six-day price cycle. Exact prices, starting day, and step-down amounts vary by store always confirm on the store’s own page or Facebook post before you drive out.
Shop on restock day
Full bins, top prices, first pick of anything valuable. Arrive close to opening The best electronics and name-brand items usually don’t survive the first hour.
Shop mid-cycle
Prices have already dropped once or twice, bins are still reasonably full, and the crowd from restock day has thinned out considerably.
Shop the last day
Rock-bottom flat pricing, picked-over selection. Best if you’re buying in bulk to resell or don’t care which specific items you end up with.
Bin stores vs. Goodwill Outlet vs. thrift stores
These three formats get confused constantly because they all involve digging through bins. Here’s what actually separates them. If you’re weighing bin stores against fixed-price retail, see bin store vs. dollar store.
| Format | Where inventory comes from | How it’s priced | Restock pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon / liquidation bin store | Amazon returns, overstock, and liquidation pallets bought wholesale | Flat price per item, dropping daily until restock | Usually weekly, on a fixed day |
| Goodwill Outlet (“the Bins”) | Donated goods that didn’t sell at regular Goodwill stores | Priced by the pound, not per item | Rolling new bins brought out continuously through the day |
| Traditional thrift store | Donated goods, sorted onto shelves and racks | Individually priced per item | Ongoing, no bin cycle |
The seasonal windows worth planning around
Bin store inventory tracks the retail calendar. These are the stretches where the bins are typically loaded with higher-value merchandise. If you’re buying to flip, pair this with reselling platforms to flip your bin store finds and 10 hidden bin store treasures found in the US.
Prime Day overstock
Unsold Prime Day inventory and post-event returns start reaching liquidators, often bringing electronics and small appliances into the bins.
Back-to-school clearance
Backpacks, electronics, dorm goods, and school supplies clear out of retail warehouses and into liquidation channels.
Post-holiday returns peak
The single heaviest return season of the year. Expect a flood of gifted electronics, toys, and unopened items still in retail packaging.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a bin store near me?
Enter your zip code in the locator at the top of this page to identify your city and state, then use the state directory to see bin stores, Amazon liquidation outlets, and Goodwill Outlet locations organized by city. Because many bin stores post updates on Facebook instead of maintaining their own website, it’s also worth checking local Facebook groups and Google Maps for the most current hours and restock schedules.
Are bin stores legit, or is it a scam?
Legitimate bin stores are real retail businesses that purchase liquidation pallets wholesale and resell the contents at a flat price. The merchandise is genuine surplus, overstock, or returned inventory. As with any retail format, quality and reliability vary by individual store, so checking recent reviews for a specific location is worth doing before you drive out.
What’s the difference between a bin store and Goodwill Outlet?
A bin store sells Amazon returns and liquidation pallets at a flat price per item that drops daily. Goodwill Outlet, sometimes called “the Bins,” sells donated goods priced by the pound, with new bins rotated out continuously throughout the day rather than on a weekly cycle.
What day should I go to a bin store?
Go on restock day for the best selection and the highest prices. Go mid-cycle for a balance of decent selection and lower prices. Go on the last day before restock for the lowest possible flat price, though selection will be picked over.
Can I return items bought at a bin store?
Most bin stores sell items as-is with no returns or refunds, since merchandise comes from returns and liquidation pallets rather than new retail stock. Always ask about the specific store’s policy before buying anything you’re not prepared to keep. See bin store return policies for more detail, and how to stay safe while bin store shopping.
Do bin stores restock the same day every week?
Most do, but the specific day varies store to store commonly Monday, Friday, or Saturday. Check the individual store’s listing or its Facebook page for its confirmed restock day before visiting.
Our editorial approach
Bin store hours, pricing, and even whether a location is still open can change week to week. Here’s how we try to keep this useful anyway.
Zip-to-state routing
Our locator resolves your zip code to a city and state in real time, so you always land on the right regional listings instead of a generic national page.
Plain-language pricing guides
Every state and city page explains that location’s pricing model and restock pattern in plain terms, not just an address and phone number.
Store owners can self-report
Because so many bin stores run on Facebook alone, we let store owners submit their own hours, pricing, and restock day directly, and we prioritize updating listings that shoppers flag as outdated.
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