2,258 Corny Kegs for $28 Each: A Bulk Resale Opportunity With Significant Margin

This is essentially a bulk liquidation/resale business opportunity. The entire lot is available for $63,224 ($28/keg), with the ability to break it into smaller lots and resell at substantially higher per-keg prices.

The opportunity:

2,258 total 5-gallon Cornelius kegs
~2,070 ball-lock kegs, the more desirable type
304-stainless-steel with most rubber bumpers intact
Current used retail price cited: $79.99/keg
Bulk purchase price: $28/keg
Seller will also sell 100+ at $32/keg
Potential Profit

If you bought the entire lot for $63,224:

Resale Price Gross Revenue Gross Profit*
$45/keg $101,610 $38,386
$50/keg $112,900 $49,676
$60/keg $135,480 $72,256
$70/keg $158,060 $94,836
$79.99/keg $180,617 $117,393

*Before freight, loading, cleaning/testing, replacement lids/parts, storage, selling fees, and other expenses.

The business model: Buy the kegs in bulk at $28 each, sort/test/clean them, replace missing components as needed, and resell individually or in smaller lots to homebrewers, breweries, beverage companies, restaurants, and other buyers. Even selling at a significant discount to the cited $79.99 retail price could leave a substantial gross margin.

The biggest consideration is logistics: No forklift, Freight, labor, storage, refurbishment, and the percentage of kegs that need lids or other parts are factored into the actual acquisition cost.