Hey everyone, I’m curious about dealing with products that just won’t budge from the shelves.
I used to run an online store, and now I’m wondering what other ex-ecommerce folks did with their hard-to-sell items. Did you end up finding a way to get rid of them? Maybe you donated the stuff or it’s still hanging around somewhere?
I’d love to hear about any cool tricks or websites you used to clear out your inventory. Did you try selling on specific platforms or use any special methods that worked well?
It would be great to get some ideas, as I’m thinking about what to do with my own leftover stock. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
hey there! i actually had some luck with flash sales on social media. posted some tempting deals and watched the inventory fly off. also, tried contacting bulk buyers - they sometims take everything off ur hands at a discount. if all else fails, consider upcycling? turned some unsold clothes into cool tote bags and sold those instead!
Oh man, unsold inventory - that’s a tough nut to crack! I had a bunch of stuff leftover when I shut down my online shop too. Have you thought about trying local flea markets or swap meets? I ended up setting up a booth at one and it was actually pretty fun! Met some interesting characters and managed to offload quite a bit.
What kind of products are we talking about here? Depending on what you’ve got, you might be able to find some niche online communities or forums where people are into that specific thing. I had some vintage-style items that didn’t sell well on my main site, but when I posted them on retro collector forums they got snapped up pretty quick.
Just curious - did you ever experiment with ‘mystery boxes’ or grab bags? I threw those together with a mix of slow movers and they seemed to appeal to the bargain hunters. Might be worth a shot if you’ve got a variety of smaller items.
Have you looked into any local business networking groups? Sometimes you can find other store owners who might be interested in buying your stock at a discount to resell. Could be a win-win if you find the right match!
When I closed my e-commerce business, dealing with unsold inventory was indeed a challenge. One effective strategy I found was bundling slow-moving items with popular products at a discounted rate. This helped clear out stagnant stock while still generating some revenue. For truly stubborn items, I reached out to local charities and donated what I could, which provided a tax write-off. As a last resort, I listed remaining items on liquidation websites, accepting that I’d take a loss but at least recoup some costs. The key was to be proactive and creative in finding solutions, rather than letting inventory sit and depreciate further.