Resale opportunities in economic downturns
When the economy cools, shoppers prioritize value and supply becomes cheaper through liquidations, trade-ins, buybacks, and overstocks. This is the ideal time to launch or scale a resale line with refurbished and secondhand products that deliver quality at a better price.
Why now
- Customers trade down without giving up quality.
- Acquisition costs drop as more inventory hits the secondary market.
How to launch fast
- Define grading and inspection standards to protect trust.
- Refurbish with tracked parts and labor to know true COGS.
- Price to velocity with floors and markdown rules.
- Offer warranty and clear returns to reduce buyer risk.
- Activate online store, POS, and marketplaces together.
What to measure
- Margin per item and net recovery after fees and shipping.
- Days in stock, sell-through by channel, and stock turns.
- Cash conversion cycle from intake to sale.
How TWICE Commerce helps
- Buyback intake workflows with item-level cost tracking.
- Refurbishment work orders with parts and labor.
- Multi-channel listings with availability sync.
- Reports for margin, aging, and recovery to guide pricing.
Use the moment to build a trusted resale program that converts price-sensitive demand and turns affordable supply into healthy margins.
