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Salvage

Definition: unsellable-as-new inventory

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The short answer

Salvage lots are inventory the retailer has determined cannot be sold as new.

Salvage lots contain inventory a retailer will not sell as new. These may be damaged, incomplete, or category-restricted items. Salvage is the lowest condition tier and requires the deepest discount.