Vintage CapitalWhat is a 45 kg vintage bale?
Bales are how vintage moves at volume. Here is what ours contain and when a bale beats a bundle.
What's inside
A 45 kg bale is packed by category and weight, not by piece count: branded fleece, branded jackets, light jackets and windbreakers, hoodies and sweatshirts, Ralph Lauren, sportswear, denim, workwear, Y2K womenswear or shorts. Sorted and graded on our floor before packing.
Bale vs bundle
A bundle is a fixed set of pieces from one line, filmed piece by piece. A bale is a category mix sold by weight. Bundles suit sellers who list individually; bales suit shops, kilo sales and marketplace sellers who need range.
How many pieces
It depends on the category. Fleece and jackets are heavy, so a 45 kg bale holds fewer pieces than a shorts or Y2K womenswear bale. Ask for this week's bale video and we'll tell you the count.
Grades in a bale
Most bales are ABC. Some lines, such as Ralph Lauren and Y2K womenswear, are packed AB. The grade is shown on each bale listing.
Shipping bales
Bales ship by air or sea, quoted per kg. From around 300 kg, sea freight is usually the cheaper option.
Questions
Can I buy one bale?
Yes. Single bales, several bales or monthly container supply.
Can I choose the brands in a bale?
Bales are packed by category. For specific brands, order single-brand bundles instead.