The present invention involves a sales system for selling a selected inventory of commercial carpets over the Internet. Such an inventory may include carpets that are over-runs, off-color, discontinued styles, or have minor manufacturing defects. It should also be pointed out that while some of these carpets may be classified as “seconds,” a large quantity of carpets, such as those from discontinued styles and close-outs, are first quality merchandise. The sales system simultaneously addresses the needs of carpet customers such as small business customers seeking a larger selection of commercial carpets at lower prices; carpet dealers seeking easier means to acquire and sell commercial carpets with acceptable profit margins through their retail outlets; and carpet manufacturers seeking to dispose of certain types of carpets thereby increasing their revenue stream.
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