Sell excess electronics and electrical stock

Electronics lose value faster than almost any other stock. A new model lands, the retailer ranges it, and last year's version is suddenly surplus, even though every unit works perfectly. Batteries age on the shelf. Accessories are tied to devices that have been replaced. The sooner a parcel moves, the more it's worth.

We've been buying and selling excess stock for over 30 years, and electrical products are part of it. Over the years we've handled large parcels of leading-brand full HD LED TVs, discontinued camcorders, batteries and phone accessories. John Coorey, our Managing Director, was previously Asia-Pacific Managing Director of a well-known battery manufacturer, so he knows the category from the supplier's side of the table.

What electronics and electrical stock do you buy?

We buy new, excess consumer electronics and electrical products in bulk. That typically includes:

• TVs and displays, including superseded models
• Cameras and camcorders
• Batteries, from household packs to specialist types
• Phone and tablet accessories: cases, covers, cables, chargers, screen protectors
• Small appliances and electrical household goods
• Audio products such as headphones and speakers
• Lighting, power boards and electrical accessories

Some examples on this site: a parcel of 1,400 full HD camcorders from a leading brand, large volumes of leading-brand full HD LED TVs, and 6,980 leather iPhone covers.

Why do businesses end up with excess electronics?

Electronics become surplus mainly because models change faster than stock sells.

• Model updates. The new version arrives and retailers stop reordering the old one.
• Range reviews. A retailer drops a line, leaving the importer holding stock bought for them.
• Cancelled orders. Stock made to order for a customer who cut back.
• Factory minimums. The order quantity was set by the factory, not by demand.
• Packaging changes, such as new artwork or updated compliance labels.
• Accessory orphans. Cases and chargers for a phone that's no longer sold.
• Business changes. A distributor losing an agency, a store closing, or a company in administration.

How do I sell excess electronics stock to you?

Send us the details, we check the market discreetly, and in most cases we make an offer for the whole parcel.

1. Send the stock list. SKU, brand, model number, description, quantity, model year, cost or RRP if you're happy to share, and where the stock is.
2. Add photos. The product, the retail packaging, the outer cartons and any labels, including compliance markings.
3. Tell us your rules. Any channels, regions or retailers the stock must stay out of.
4. John surveys the market. He discreetly checks with our buyers to find out what the stock is worth.
5. We make an offer. In most cases it's for the whole parcel. If that isn't possible, John gives you his best advice on how to sell it.

You'll hear back from John the same business day. We buy the parcel ourselves and don't charge sellers fees. Collection is flexible: we can arrange it, or you can deliver, agreed per parcel. There's no minimum size.

What details matter most for electronics?

Buyers of electronics ask sharper questions than buyers of most other stock. The more of these you answer up front, the faster and firmer the offer.

Compliance and safety

Electrical products sold in Australia need to meet Australian safety and compliance requirements. Many carry the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM), and the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council explains equipment marking. We don't give compliance advice. If you're unsure whether a product meets the rules for sale here, check with the brand or your own advisers. Stock that suits another market can sometimes go to an overseas buyer instead, and we'll be honest with you about what's possible.

What about surplus electronic components?

Components are a specialist market, so we're straight about it. If you hold surplus electronic components, send the list (part numbers, manufacturer, quantity, date codes, packaging); John will tell you the same business day whether it suits his buyers. Reels and trays in original manufacturer packaging, with clear date codes, give the best chance.

How do you protect my brand?

We keep your stock out of the channels you want to protect. Electronics prices are easy to compare online, so a superseded TV showing up cheap next to your current range does real damage. That's why our first guarantee matters:

1. "We strictly follow your guidelines in relation to pricing and distribution locations."
2. "We send payment promptly, as per our agreed terms."
3. "We place a priority focus on clearing your stock."
4. "We speedily and discreetly convert your stock into cash at the highest possible price, without damaging your market position."

We resell to major retailers, discount chains, overseas buyers, charities, wholesalers and distributors. Each has different motivations, so we structure the offer to suit the right one. Overseas buyers are often a good home for electronics you don't want competing with your local range. See our guide on protecting your brand when clearing stock.

Is consumer electronics liquidation different?

When a business is in administration or liquidation, the appointed practitioner controls the sale. We work closely with insolvency practitioners who need stock converted to cash quickly and cleanly. See our page for administrators and liquidators.

What if the stock has a problem?

Sometimes there's a missing manual, a wrong label, damaged packaging, an older plug type or a fault. Tell us. We're transparent about it with buyers and can often still find one.

Ready to sell your electronics?

Send your stock list, photos and location to john@coorey.com, or call John on 0411 430 047. For the full process, see how to sell excess stock, or read about discontinued stock if your models have been superseded.