Consignment vs direct buyback: choosing a channel for slow-moving stock

Direct buyback is best when you want certainty: cash now, clean handoff, and minimal ongoing operational load.

Consignment can maximize recovery when the market is thin but upside exists—if you can tolerate a longer cycle and partner reporting.

In practice, hybrid deals are common: buyback for the bulk of predictable SKUs, consignment for long-tail lines where bids need time to converge.

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