How Liquidation Labs Works

From your first conversation to your first payout — here's exactly what the partnership looks like. No surprises, no fine print.

1

Inventory Assessment — We Come to You

After you apply, we'll schedule a time to visit your store or warehouse within the week. Our team reviews your inventory to identify what's a strong fit for a live Whatnot show. We look for:

  • General merchandise, electronics, tools, toys, home goods
  • Mixed liquidation pallets and overstock lots
  • Apparel, accessories, and seasonal items
  • Anything with strong visual appeal for live bidding

We'll give you an honest assessment of expected performance. If it's not a good fit, we'll tell you upfront — no wasted time.

2

Show Setup — Platform, Audience, Logistics

Once we confirm the inventory, we handle all the behind-the-scenes setup. You don't need to touch a camera, create a Whatnot account, or learn anything new.

  • We list and organize the inventory for the show
  • We coordinate logistics — pickup or on-site filming at your location
  • We promote the upcoming show to our existing Whatnot audience
  • We set starting bids, bundle strategies, and show flow

All live shows run on weekends — when Whatnot buyer traffic and bidding activity are at their peak. We schedule your first show for the next available weekend after assessment to maximize your sell-through rate.

3

Live Show on Whatnot

This is where the magic happens. Our hosts run a live auction on Whatnot — engaging buyers, fielding questions, and driving competitive bidding on your inventory.

  • Live show hosted by our experienced Whatnot sellers
  • Real-time bidding creates competitive pricing (buyers drive prices up)
  • We handle all buyer communication and questions during the show
  • Shows typically run 2–4 hours depending on inventory volume
  • You can watch live — or just let us handle it

Whatnot's live commerce model consistently outperforms static listing platforms for liquidation merchandise categories.

4

Fulfillment + Payout — 70–80% Within 7 Days

After the show closes, we manage all fulfillment — packing, shipping, and buyer communication. You don't handle any post-sale logistics.

  • We pack and ship all sold items directly to buyers
  • We handle returns and buyer disputes per Whatnot policy
  • We provide a complete sales summary (what sold, at what price)
  • You receive 70–80% of gross sales within 7 business days

Unsold items are returned to you or held for the next show — your choice. Nothing disappears without your knowledge.

What we handle. What you handle.

Our job is to make this as simple as possible for you. Here's the clear breakdown.

Liquidation Labs Handles

  • Whatnot account and platform management
  • Live show hosting and audience engagement
  • Show promotion and pre-show marketing
  • Inventory listing, photography, descriptions
  • Buyer communication during and after the show
  • Order fulfillment, packing, and shipping
  • Returns and buyer dispute resolution
  • Sales reporting and payout processing

You Handle

  • Providing the inventory
  • Making inventory accessible for assessment
  • Internet connection (required for live streaming)
  • Signing a simple partnership agreement
  • Receiving your payout

Process FAQs

Most partnerships go from initial application to first live show in 3–5 business days. We'll contact you within 24 hours of your application, schedule an assessment during the week, and run your first live show on the next available weekend.
We prefer to run shows on-site at your location when feasible — it reduces handling and logistics. For smaller lots, we can arrange pickup. We'll discuss what works best during the assessment visit.
Any unsold inventory is returned to you or held for a future show — your call. We never dispose of or donate your merchandise without explicit written permission. Everything is tracked and accounted for.
We work best with partners who have at least $5,000–$10,000 in sellable inventory per show. Below that, the logistics don't make economic sense for either party. If you're on the smaller end, we'll still have a conversation — sometimes a combined approach works.

Ready to run your first show?

Fill out our partnership application and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your inventory assessment.

Apply to Partner