If the price we acquire them is low enough, if we are stuck with a little we reduce them or combine them with another SKU for a bundle price, ad long as there is some level of profitability occurring.
Preorder test to sample the willingness is a safer way than straight up diving in. But if as reaper mentioned he can attain a good price for on demand creation then we could implement a weekly order system by say mon-thurs orders are taken and moneys collected(including shipping costs) then Friday the order is placed with supplier. Items ship when ready. In the meantime the following Monday ordering reopens and the process repeats.