Tips

Extra Tips for In-Store Sourcing Success

Mastering in-store flips takes more than just showing up — it’s about strategy, timing, and how you navigate the store. These tips will help you source smarter and avoid common mistakes.

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Best Practices While in Store:

• Always Check the Clearance Aisle: Items that appear as in-stock may have been moved to clearance or end caps. Don’t rely on their original aisle location alone — make a pass through clearance zones during every visit.

• Use the Walmart App to Scan SKUs: In-store prices often differ from online listings. Always scan the SKU or barcode with the Walmart app to confirm the live in-store price, even if it doesn’t match shelf tags.

• Ask for Help with Backroom Items: If an item is listed as "backroom only," don’t hesitate to ask for assistance. While some employees may push back, managers are typically more willing to help. A respectful request often gets results.

• Be Professional and Respectful: Building rapport with employees can go a long way. Being polite, patient, and professional can turn a “no” into a “let me check for you.”

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Getting the Most Out of the Stock Checker Tool

The Stock Checker is your most powerful sourcing weapon. It gives you real-time, SKU-specific inventory data across multiple store locations — helping you plan smarter trips and avoid dead ends.

Here’s how to maximize it:

• Prioritize Stores with Aisle Locations and High Stock Counts: If a store shows an aisle and multiple units in stock, the odds of finding the item are much higher. These are your best bets for quick, profitable pickups.

• Visit Stores with Active Leads First: If you're tracking leads through a Discord alert or sourcing tool, prioritize stores with the most promising opportunities first. Speed is everything in clearance flipping.

• Stay Consistent: Clearance reselling is all about timing and persistence. Prices drop without notice and restocks happen quietly — success often comes to those who show up consistently, even if nothing hits on the first trip.

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Final Reminder:

In-store sourcing rewards those who are strategic, prepared, and respectful. Use your tools, follow the data, and build relationships in-store — the results will follow. Let us know in the sourcing channels if you need help reading stock data or planning your route.