Excess inventory: children's stationery parcel, retail $268,286
This excess inventory parcel held 54,376 units of upmarket children's stationery with a retail value of $268,286. Stationery is one of the easier categories to clear, because so many different buyers can use it.
This was excess inventory of children's stationery: 54,376 units with a retail value of $AUD268,286. The quality and presentation were upmarket, with boy and girl designs across the range. We didn't publish a price, to preserve our client's confidentiality.
The parcel included:
- Sketchpads
- Notepad timber pencil boxes
- Soft pencil cases
- Pens
- Eraser photo frames
- Photo albums
Why do suppliers end up with excess stationery?
Stationery is ordered ahead of key selling seasons, especially back to school. If the season is slow, an order is cut, or a range is replaced, the supplier is left with deep stock of good product.
What makes children's stationery sellable?
- Lots of buyers can use it. Discount chains, newsagents, gift shops, schools suppliers and charities all sell stationery.
- It's low risk. No expiry dates, no fitting sizes, no power cords.
- Upmarket presentation lets a buyer sell it at a good margin.
What makes it harder?
Volume and range. 54,376 units across many items and designs is a lot for one retailer. A spreadsheet by item, design and quantity lets us offer the parcel whole, or split it between buyers without leaving odd lines behind.
Who buys excess stationery?
Discount retailers, wholesalers, overseas buyers and charities. Each has its own reasons for buying, so we structure the offer to suit them and keep stock away from the channels you want protected. Our guide to who buys excess stock in Australia compares them.
What should you do with excess stationery?
Send us the details while the designs are current:
- A stock list spreadsheet: SKU, description, quantity, and cost or RRP if you're happy to share.
- Photos of each line and its packaging.
- Where the stock is.
John discreetly surveys the market to find out what it's worth. In most cases he makes an offer for all of it. If that isn't possible, he gives his best advice on how to sell it.
Read our guide to excess inventory, see the general merchandise we buy, or sell your excess stock now.
Excess stationery to clear?
Share the details of your stock, attach a stock list or photos if you have them, and we’ll get back to you personally.
Thank you!
If the matter is urgent please contact John Coorey directly through john@coorey.com or 0411430047.
