Reverse Logistics Platform

From return
to revenue

de refero.one stop shop

Returns are no longer a cost center. Refero grades returned products, resells B&C-grade through the right channels, and turns your return stream into a circular revenue source.

Step 1
Receive return
Step 2
Grading (A / B / C)
Step 3
Resale & value recovery
Result
Revenue instead of loss
30%
of online orders
are returned
€15
average cost
per return shipment
65%
value recovery on
B&C-grade products
0%
products sent
to landfill

Returns are costing you a fortune.
But they don't have to.

Most return solutions stop at receiving the package. What happens to the product afterwards? That's your problem. Until now.

High return costs

Shipping, processing, storage, depreciation - every return costs an average of €15-25 in direct costs.

Value loss

Products that can no longer be sold as 'new' end up in the warehouse or worse: in the landfill.

Fragmented process

Return management, grading, and resale are separate processes with separate systems. That costs time and money.

Value recovery

Refero recovers up to 65% of product value through smart resale via the right channels.

Circular flow

Every product gets a second chance. A-grade back in stock, B&C-grade to outlet, auction, or secondary market.

One platform

From return notification to resale in one system. Integrated with Wuunder for logistics and BlueBanana for fulfillment.

Five steps. From return to revenue.

The complete return process, from notification to resale, in one streamlined flow.

1

Return request

Customer requests a return via chat, form, or directly from the sales channel (Bol, Amazon, webshop).

2

Shipping

Return label is automatically generated via Wuunder. Customer drops off package at a drop-off point.

3

Receipt

Product is received at Blue Banana Logistics and registered in the system.

4

Grading

Each product is assessed and classified as A-grade (like new), B-grade, or C-grade.

5

Resale

A back in stock. B&C to outlet, auction, or secondary marketplaces for value recovery.

Every product deserves a second chance

Not every returned product is the same. Our grading system determines the optimal route for maximum value recovery.

A

Like new

Product is unused, in original packaging, complete with accessories. Can go directly back into regular sales.

Back in stock
B

Minor signs of use

Product has been opened or lightly used. Possibly missing packaging or accessories. Functionally fine.

Outlet / Marketplace
C

Visible wear

Product shows clear signs of use or cosmetic damage. Functionally it may still perform well.

Auction / Liquidation
Resale channels for B&C Grade

Bol.com Outlet, Amazon Warehouse, Marktplaats, BVA Auctions, Troostwijk, own webshop outlet, and more.

What customers say

Real experiences from consumers who handled their returns through Refero partners.

Bol.com
"Got my money back super fast! Registered the return, got a label, and within 3 days the amount was back in my account. This is how it should be."
Marieke V. — via Bol.com
Bol.com
"Great that I could exchange instead of return! Within 2 days I had the right size. No hassle, just arranged via the chat."
Thomas B. — via Bol.com
Outlet
"Bought a fantastic product without original box but in perfect condition. Paid half price and I'm absolutely thrilled! I'll buy from the outlet more often."
Jasper K. — via Outlet webshop
WhatsApp
"Handled my return via WhatsApp, never experienced that before. Sent a photo, approved immediately, and received the label. Really easy!"
Lisa M. — via WhatsApp
Amazon
"Filed a warranty claim for a defective product. Within a day a replacement was already sent. Without returning! Very customer-friendly."
Rob P. — via Amazon
WhatsApp
"Bought B-grade headphones from the outlet shop. Works perfectly, small scratch on the housing. For that price absolutely great! Highly recommended."
Sophie d.W. — via WhatsApp outlet

Transparent. Automated. Proven.

From pricing to warranty handling: this is how the Refero platform works under the hood.

Grading with Photos

Every returned product is photographed and visually assessed. Photos are stored with the product so grading can also take place remotely. Your team can assess and classify products as A, B, or C-grade from any location.

Remote grading possible
Smart Pricing

Prices are determined based on real-time market data via our price scrapers. Per grade and per channel, the optimal selling price is calculated. A-grade: full market value. B-grade: 40-70%. C-grade: auction price or liquidation value.

Based on market data
Warranty handling

Full warranty handling integrated into the platform. Customers submit claims via chat, form, or WhatsApp. Photos and descriptions are automatically forwarded for assessment. Replacement, repair, or refund — all automated.

Fully automated
WhatsApp Commerce

Sell B&C-grade products directly via WhatsApp. Customers receive product photos with prices, order via chat, and pay with a direct payment link. Return handling, sales, and customer service — all in one conversation.

Chat = Conversion
Clear Structure

From return notification to resale: a clear flow with defined steps. Every product goes through the same quality control. Each channel has its own rules for return reasons, goodwill, and photo requirements. Configurable per brand.

Configurable per channel
Opera Garment Solutions

For fashion & textiles we work with OperaGarmentSolutions.com. Returned clothing is professionally inspected, steamed, relabeled, and made sales-ready. B-grade clothing literally gets a second life — from return to rack.

operagarmentsolutions.com

The full picture.
Not just half.

Returnless and Returnista are fine tools for return management. But they stop at receiving the package. Refero goes further.

Feature
Returnlessreturnless.com
Returnistareturnista.com
Referorefero.one
Return portal / Form
Chatbot return flow
Automatic labels
Multi-carrier support
Exchange / Voucher
Multi-channel (Bol, Amazon, Webshop)
Goodwill rules
Product Grading (A/B/C)
B&C Grade resale
Auction / Liquidation channels
Circular economy
Fulfillment partner integration
Return calculator / ROI insight
Warehouse Management System
Price Scraping & Value Analysis
Return label processing & tracking

= Full    = Limited    = Not available

Calculate what returns really cost you.
And what you can earn back.

Enter your numbers and see the difference between traditional return management and the Refero approach.

Your situation
5% 60%
Including shipping, processing, customer service, and storage
Receipt & Resale Settings
Receipt, inspection & grading at BlueBananaLogistics.com
20% (auction) 80% (outlet)
5% (recycling) 50% (liquidation)
Channel through which B&C-grade products are resold
Monthly overview

Real-time calculation

Returns per month
1,250
Total return costs (traditional)
-€18,750
Return costs + Blue Banana processing
-€23,125
A-grade back in stock (value)
+€28,125
B&C resale revenue
+€12,375
Net result with Refero
+€17,375
additional value per month

Everything you need.
In one platform.

Interactive Return Chat

Customers go through the return process via a friendly chat interface. Embedded in your webshop or as a standalone page.

Multi-Carrier via Wuunder

Automatic return labels via DHL, PostNL, GLS, DPD, and more. Always the cheapest option. Powered by Wuunder.

Smart Grading

Structured product inspection with photo documentation. A/B/C classification with automatic routing to the right channel.

Multi-Channel Resale

Sell B&C-grade products via Bol Outlet, Amazon Warehouse, auction sites, or your own outlet webshop.

Blue Banana Logistics

Professional receipt, inspection, and storage via our fulfillment partner BlueBananaLogistics.com.

Real-time Dashboard

Full insight into your return stream, grading results, resale performance, and financial overview.

Automatic Refunds

Refunds automatically processed via ChannelEngine and Buckaroo. For all sales channels.

Goodwill & Vouchers

Offer customers smart alternatives: keep the product with a discount, store credit, or replacement. Configurable per channel.

International

Return management for the entire EU. Multi-carrier routing per country, automatic language detection, and local drop-off points.

Warehouse Management System

Fully deployable WMS for return processing. Receipt, inspection, grading, storage, and dispatch — all in one system. Ready to deploy at Blue Banana Logistics or your own warehouse.

Price Scraping & Value Analysis

Automatic price monitoring of marketplaces and auction sites. Know in real-time which returned products still have market value and through which channel you achieve the highest revenue.

Return Label & Processing

Automatically generate, track, and process labels. From request to receipt: full control over the physical return process with scan-and-receive workflows.

Your warehouse.
Our software.

Refero offers a fully deployable Warehouse Management System built specifically for return processing. Whether you work with Blue Banana Logistics or run your own warehouse — the WMS adapts.

Inbound Scanning
Scan-and-receive with barcode/QR
Inspection Workflows
Step-by-step grading protocol
Location Management
Per shelf, per grade, per status
Outbound Processing
Pick, pack & ship per channel
WMS Dashboard
Awaiting inspection 124
Graded today 87
Ready for resale 356
Shipped this week 241

Know what your products
are still worth.

Our price scrapers continuously monitor marketplaces, auction sites, and outlets. So you know exactly which channel yields the highest revenue for each return — before you start selling.

Real-time market prices
Prices from Bol, Amazon, Marktplaats, auction sites, and more
Channel advice per product
Automatically suggests the best resale channel based on price and demand
Value check for grading
Instant insight whether a return can be profitably resold or should be written off
Historical price trends
See how product value develops over time and optimize your selling moment
Price Intelligence
Sony WH-1000XM5 (B-grade) €189
Bol: €199 Amazon: €185 Marktplaats: €195 ★
Nike Air Max 90 (C-grade) €45
Auction: €38 Outlet: €52 ★ Bulk: €25
Samsung Galaxy S24 Case (B-grade) €12
Bol Outlet: €14 ★ Amazon: €11 Marktplaats: €10
Live prices — last updated: 2 min ago

Strong ecosystem. Strong partners.

Refero works with the best parties in logistics and fulfillment.

W
Wuunder

Multi-carrier shipping platform. Automatically the best and cheapest carrier for every return shipment. DHL, PostNL, GLS, DPD, and more.

wuunder.co
BBL
Blue Banana Logistics

Our fulfillment partner for receipt, inspection, grading, and storage of returned products. Professional processing at scale.

bluebananalogistics.com
CE
ChannelEngine

Seamless integration with all major marketplaces. Orders, returns, and refunds synchronized across Bol.com, Amazon, Groupon, and more.

channelengine.com

No product disappears.
Every product earns.

Traditional return managers treat returns as a cost to be handled as quickly as possible. Refero sees returns as a product stream to be put back on the market.

A-Grade: Back in circulation

Products in like-new condition go directly back into your regular stock. No value loss.

B-Grade: Outlet & marketplace

Lightly used products to outlet channels for 40-70% of the original value.

C-Grade: Auction & liquidation

Products with visible wear to auction platforms. Still value recovery instead of write-off.

The Refero Circle
A
50%
stock
B
30%
outlet
C
20%
auction
Value recovery A-grade 100%
Value recovery B-grade 55%
Value recovery C-grade 25%
0% to waste
New — In development

Digital Twin
of your warehouse

A real-time 3D replica of your warehouse, powered by data from the Refero WMS. See exactly what's happening: from inbound to outbound, from picking to packing, from return processing to stock control.

Live Overview

Real-time view of all warehouse activities in 3D

Activity Heatmap

Hotspots and bottlenecks at a glance

Timeline Replay

Rewind and analyze what happened and when

Route Optimization

Walking routes and product movement advice

Refero Digital Twin v1.0
A1-A4
92%
A5-A8
87%
B1-B4
64%
B5-B8
31%
C1-C4
78%
C5-C8
56%
D1-D4
45%
D5-D8
83%
Picker #3 → C5
Inbound → Dock 2
Return grading
06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00
14:23 — 847 actions processed
40%
faster inbound
processing
25%
shorter
walking routes
Real-time
insight into
capacity
100%
transparency
for clients

Ready to turn your returns into a revenue stream?

Schedule a demo and discover how much value is hidden in your return stream. No obligations, just insights.

No setup costs  •  Live within 48 hours  •  Personal onboarding