Wholesale Guide
By The Case Place Team · Updated April 2026 · 6 min read
The Case Place isn't just a retail store — it's a wholesale source. We purchase surplus cases by the pallet and truckload, which means we can supply bulk buyers at prices that no retail channel can match. Whether you're a reseller, a contractor equipping a fleet, or an organization standardizing gear across multiple units, here's how buying hard cases wholesale works.
TL;DR — Quick Answer
The Case Place offers bulk lot pricing on surplus hard cases for resellers, contractors, and organizations. We source pallets and truckloads of Pelican, SKB, ECS, and other brands. Contact us directly for lot pricing on 20+ units.
Who Buys Cases in Bulk?
Government contractors equipping field teams, mobile command units, and logistics operations. Contractors bidding on equipment programs often need to supply 50–500 cases of the same model.
Production companies standardizing case inventory across camera, grip, electric, and art departments. A consistent case system means any crew member can find anything in any case.
Emergency response agencies equipping multiple units, stations, or vehicles with identical case setups for training and field deployment.
What We Can Source
The Case Place regularly processes Pelican Protector cases in all major models from military and government surplus programs, Pelican Hardigg footlockers in a range of sizes, SKB iSeries cases from studio and production house liquidations, and ECS Loadmaster cases from military lots. Availability varies — we acquire new stock regularly from government liquidations, military surplus auctions, and direct purchases from organizations retiring equipment.
How Bulk Pricing Works
20+ Units
Contact us directly for lot pricing. We can typically offer 10–20% below our listed per-unit prices on lots of 20 or more identical units.
Truckload (200+ Units)
For buyers who can move a full truckload, we work on a direct negotiated basis. These deals typically involve a specific model or mixed lots from a single procurement source.
How to Start a Bulk Order
Reach out through our website with your requirements: the case model or size you need, quantity, timeline, and whether condition grade is flexible. We'll respond with current availability and pricing. We've supplied bulk orders to production companies, fire departments, university research programs, offshore contractors, and independent resellers across the US.