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Sell-Through Rate Explained

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Sell-through measures how fast stock turns into cash. It matters as much as margin.

What it is

Units sold in a period divided by units you had available.

Why it matters

Slow stock ties up cash and collects storage fees.

Improve it

Buy fewer units of more products
Avoid crowded listings
Cut prices on stock older than 60 days

A target

Aim to sell most of a purchase within 30 to 45 days.

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