The products can be in perfect condition, but being sold cheaply because it is close to the end of a season or through overstocking or they may be slightly damaged.
This is probably the maximum, and the hives were necessarily located in separate apiaries some few miles apart in order to avoid the evils of overstocking, but all in the midst of thousands of acres of honey-yielding flowers.
When buying wholesale make sure that you don't end up overstocking with fragrance oil.
Not overstocking is also important if you are short of space in your workshop.