[Airwinger]

My question is why would a store closing throw out out merchandise they could sell, even at a steep discount?

[LostInBayport]

My question is why would a store closing throw out out merchandise they could sell, even at a steep discount?

I wonder about things like that too. $10 for a $100 item is still better for the going-out-of-businessman than tossing the item in the trash for $0.

There must be a tax or accounting angle.