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Set an Age Limit Before Inventory Gets Old

Stale stock should trigger an action, not hope.

Decide in advance what happens when an item sits. Maybe you refresh photos first, then reprice, then exit. The exact timing depends on the category. The value comes from having a rule before emotion gets involved.

What it is

Predetermined review points for inventory that has not sold.

Why it matters

Without deadlines, 'wait a little longer' can become months of trapped capital.

When to use it

Use for every inventory category with meaningful working capital.

How to do it

Define age bands such as 0–14, 15–30, 31–60, and 60+ days. Assign actions: review listing, reprice, switch channel, bundle, repair, or exit.

Worked example

At day 30, a MacBook is still unsold. You review comps and see prices down $75. Your rule forces repricing now instead of hoping for the old target.

Your action plan

Choose age bands
Assign required actions
Add next-review date to current inventory

Common mistakes

Same age bands for every category
No hard exit/review trigger
Reviewing only when cash gets tight

Key takeaway

Inventory age should trigger a decision.

Try this

Choose 14-, 30-, and 60-day review actions for your main category.

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