BUYING GUIDES &
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Everything you need to know about raw credential bales, wholesale used clothing sourcing, and how to buy by the full load.
Incoterms for Bale Export: FOB, CFR and CIF Explained for Used Clothing Buyers
Incoterms FOB, CFR and CIF explained for buyers of used clothing bales: who pays freight and insurance, where risk transfers and what to confirm on a quote.
Bill of Lading Checklist for Bale Shipments: What to Verify Before You Sign
What to check on a bill of lading for a full load of clothing bales: BOL types, consignee and seal details, cargo wording, freight terms and protecting a claim.
Importing Used Clothing: A Customs-Broker Checklist for First-Time Buyers
A first-time importer's checklist for clearing a container of used clothing: documents, HS codes, duties, permits and what to ask your customs broker before you order.
Used Clothing Grades Explained: Credential, Thrift-Grade, Cream, Mixed and Rags
Credential, thrift-grade, cream, mixed and rag: what each used clothing grade means, what was removed before baling, and how the grade changes your margin as a buyer.
Exporting Used Clothing and Shoes by the Container: A Guide for Overseas Buyers
How overseas importers and wholesalers buy raw credential clothing and shoes from the US by the full load: what you can load, how pricing and freight work, and what to check before you import.
Shipping Clothing Bales: How Full-Truckload and Container Freight Works
How a full 40,000 lb load of clothing bales ships: 53' trailer vs. container, what goes into a freight quote, what your receiving dock needs, and how to protect yourself on the bill of lading.
How to Sort a Credential Bale: A Workflow for Sorting Operations
A station-by-station workflow for sorting raw credential bales at warehouse scale: safe unbaling, a fast three-pile first pass, grading the cream, and tracking yield per load.
Credential Clothing Wholesale: Buying Raw Credentials by the Full Load
Credential clothing is donated clothing sold wholesale exactly as collected — unsorted and ungraded. Here's what it is, why it moves by the 40,000 lb load, and how to buy it direct.
Credential Bale Prices: What Raw Credential Bales Cost Per Pound
How wholesale credential bales are priced, what moves the per-pound rate, and how to figure your true landed cost once freight is added — with our current full-load rate.
What Are Raw Credential Bales? The Complete Buyer's Guide
Raw credential bales are the highest-demand product in the secondary clothing market. Here's exactly what they are, why buyers want them, and what sets them apart from graded or sorted bales.
Raw vs. Graded Bales: What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
The difference between raw and graded credential bales determines your margin, your sorting labor, and your resale upside. This breakdown tells you exactly which product fits your operation.
How to Buy Wholesale Used Clothing Bales: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying wholesale used clothing bales is not complicated — but most buyers overpay or get stuck with sorted scraps because they don't know what to ask. This guide walks you through every step.
We Source Raw Credential Bales Nationwide — Whatever State You're In
RawBales is based in Southern California with sourcing routes and warehouses nationwide. Here's why that means better freight, faster fulfillment, and consistent supply — whatever state you're in.
How Ordering Raw Credential Bales Works: From Request to Receiving Dock
The ordering process for wholesale raw credential bales is straightforward once you know what to expect. Here's exactly how it works from the moment you submit a request to the day your bales arrive.
Full 40,000 lb loads. $0.55–$0.64/lb.
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