When putting your excess and returned inventory up for auction on the secondary market, it can be tempting to speed through the listing process to save your employees’ time and clear warehouse space as quickly as possible. But a little extra effort in this area can go a long way.

That’s why B-Stock has published a guide for creating great auction titles and descriptive listing manifests. The best practices in this guide will not only boost recovery, but help sellers build lasting buyer trust—a critical component of any streamlined, reliable recommerce program.

View Our Manifest & Listing Title Guide
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