Top Places to Sell Your Aging Electronics Fast

Why January-March is the Best Time to Liquidate Electronics Inventory

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January brings an influx of new tech, making many existing models outdated. This seasonal surge in new gadgets drives a strong resale market for “last year’s” electronics.

CES not only generates excitement for the latest devices but also boosts the secondary market for older models. As people upgrade, there’s a steady supply of used and/or surplus electronics for resale, creating a high-demand market for affordable, secondhand items. Simultaneously, many consumers are embracing the sustainable option of buying pre-owned devices, adding momentum to the resale trend.

Did you know? Electronics account for around 20-25% of the secondary market. With high turnover rates and consistent demand for budget-friendly tech, liquidating your aging electronics can be profitable—especially if you start preparing in November or December.

Maximize Recovery by Planning Your Liquidation Strategy

The key to getting top dollar for your overstock electronics is to plan ahead. Yes, the holiday season is in full swing, but getting ready for January’s post-CES rush is crucial. Early planning can yield up to 30% recovery on your electronics inventory, full refurbishment services, and fast cash to offset holiday returns or excess stock. Liquidity Services has been recruiting thousands of new electronics buyers in anticipation of the January rush.

Pro Tip: To boost returns, aim to list inventory across multiple marketplaces. Liquidity Services, for example, offers a range of marketplaces to match different buyer needs. This strategy can improve recovery rates, accelerate sales, and expand your reach to multiple buyer segments.

Top Marketplaces for Liquidating Electronics

CONSUMER MARKETPLACES

AllSurplus Deals
Single-unit consumer auctions with curbside pickup

Best for high-value single-unit electronics, AllSurplus Deals features direct-to-consumer online auctions with curbside pickup in five US locations, with more coming soon:

· Cincinnati, OH
· Dallas, TX
· Indianapolis, IN
· Las Vegas, NV
· Pittston, PA

Since its debut in 2022, AllSurplus Deals has successfully added thousands of new consumer electronics shoppers to its ranks, and is on track to add thousands more in 2025.

Secondipity
Single-unit, online, direct-to-consumer sales

On Secondipity, you resell your electronics for a fixed price, and Liquidity Services handles all shipping for you. It is ideal for selling high-value, easy-to-ship, single-item sales, and a great way to reach price-conscious consumers searching for electronics bargains. And search for bargains they do! In fact, Secondipity boasts millions of unique bargain-hunters who buy secondary market goods.

BUSINESS MARKETPLACES

Liquidation.com
Online business-to-business auctions

The largest business-to-business electronics auction marketplace in the U.S., Liquidation.com features daily auctions with an average electronics auction value of $4,000. During January, auction volume increases by 15%, and the first-time bidder count increases by about 25% month-over-month. On an average day, you’ll see about 200 electronics auctions taking place on Liquidation.com — but in January, that number jumps by nearly 15%. With around 2 million buyers and millions of dollars in sold merchandise, you can see why Liquidation.com is a popular resale marketplace for electronics manufacturers and retailers.

Liquidation.com Direct Sales
For bulk quantities (multiple truckloads), Liquidation.com’s Direct Sales channel connects you with over 1,300 verified professional buyers. This is an ideal platform for moving large volumes of inventory at negotiated rates, helping manufacturers and retailers quickly offload excess stock to a larger slate of verified, high-volume electronics buyers than most manufacturers and retailers can access on their own.

Plan Now for January’s Electronics Resale Surge!

January is the prime month for liquidating aging electronics. Contact us now to get a head start on your post-CES inventory clearance. With access to millions of buyers, we’re ready to help you turn surplus electronics into cash fast. Fill out the form on our Contact Us page, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.