Frequently Asked Questions

You receive 70–80% of gross Whatnot sales from each show. The exact percentage is agreed upon before your first show — there's no ambiguity. Liquidation Labs retains 20–30% to cover platform operations, live hosting, logistics coordination, and fulfillment management. Payouts are issued within 7 business days after each show closes. You'll receive a full itemized sales report with every payout.

Payouts are processed via check, ACH bank transfer, or another method we agree on during the partnership setup. You'll receive payment within 7 business days of show close, along with a complete sales breakdown showing every item sold and at what price.

No. There are zero upfront costs to partner with Liquidation Labs. No setup fees, no subscription fees, no monthly minimums. We make money only when your inventory sells on Whatnot. Our revenue share is our only compensation.

Yes. Whatnot charges the seller fees on transactions. Those fees come out of our share (the 20–30%), not yours. When we quote you 70–80%, that's what you actually receive — after all platform fees are settled.

We accept general merchandise, consumer electronics, tools, power tools, toys, home goods, kitchenware, apparel, accessories, sporting goods, and mixed liquidation pallets. Strong-performing categories on Whatnot tend to be electronics, tools, and interesting/unique items that generate live excitement. We'll give you an honest assessment of expected performance before committing to a show.

We cannot accept: counterfeit or inauthentic goods, items restricted from sale on Whatnot (certain food, alcohol, firearms, etc.), heavily damaged/non-functional items with no disclosed-as-is value, or inventory that violates any applicable laws. When in doubt, bring it up during the assessment — we'll give you a direct answer.

We work best with partners who have at least $5,000–$10,000 in sellable inventory per show. Below that threshold, the logistics don't work economically for either party. If you're building toward that volume, feel free to apply and tell us your situation — we can discuss options.

Any unsold inventory is returned to you or held for a future show — your choice. We'll never dispose of, donate, or sell your merchandise outside of the agreed channel without your explicit written approval. Every item is tracked from assessment to close.

Fast. From the moment you submit your application, expect a call within 24 hours. We'll schedule an inventory assessment during the week, and your first live show will be on the next available weekend. Total timeline from application to first show is typically about one week.

No. You don't need a Whatnot account, streaming equipment, a camera, or any live commerce experience. We operate all shows under the Liquidation Labs platform account. You're not on camera. You're not managing a live chat. You're just supplying the inventory.

We handle: Whatnot platform and account management, show scheduling and promotion, live hosting and buyer engagement, inventory photography and listing, order fulfillment (packing and shipping), buyer communication during and after the show, returns and disputes per Whatnot policy, and your payout with full sales reporting. Your role is limited to supplying the inventory and making it accessible.

We prefer to conduct inventory assessments and — when feasible — run shows on-site at your location. This reduces handling, speeds up logistics, and lets the camera capture the genuine energy of a real store. For smaller lots, we can arrange pickup and fulfillment from our location. We'll figure out what works best during your assessment.

We use a simple partnership agreement that covers the terms of each show — revenue split, inventory handling, payout timeline, and liability. It's not a long-term lock-in contract. We work on a show-by-show basis. If it's working, we keep doing it. If it's not, you can stop at any time. We want partners who stay because the results are there, not because they're trapped.

Currently, our in-person operations are focused on Southern California. We conduct all inventory assessments in person before committing to a show. If you're located outside SoCal, reach out anyway — we're open to discussing what might be possible as we grow. Use the contact form on the Apply page to tell us your location.

We handle all buyer disputes and returns per Whatnot's platform policies. As the account holder, we're responsible for the buyer experience. If a return is granted, that item comes back to us — not to you. Returns are factored into our operational margin, not deducted from your payout post-facto (unless there's a case of misrepresentation, which we'll discuss during setup).