What file formats can I upload?

You can upload inventory manifests in standard spreadsheet formats: .xlsx (Excel) and .csv (Comma Separated Values). Ensure your file includes columns for 'Item Title', 'Quantity', and 'Retail Price'. Including 'Brand', 'Model Number', and 'UPC/EAN' will improve analysis accuracy.

What information does the manifest analysis provide?

Our pallet analysis provides real-time eBay market values, maximum bid recommendations, potential profit margins, shipping cost allocations, and detailed item-by-item breakdowns to help you make data-driven buying decisions and avoid overpaying for liquidation pallets.

How accurate is the pricing data for liquidation pallets?

We use real eBay sold data and filter obvious outliers to produce reliable average prices. This approach provides trustworthy estimates to help you avoid overpaying and bid with confidence.

How does the maximum bid calculator work?

Our maximum bid calculator analyzes each item in the pallet manifest, checks current eBay market prices, factors in shipping costs and marketplace fees, and calculates the maximum amount you should bid to maintain your desired profit margin. This data-driven approach helps prevent overpaying and ensures profitability.

Can I analyze manifests from any source?

Yes! You can upload and analyze manifest files (.xlsx or .csv) regardless of where you sourced the inventory – liquidation sites, wholesale suppliers, distributors, or even your own existing stock lists.

What information is needed in my manifest file?

The core required columns are 'Item Title', 'Quantity', and 'Retail Price'. For best results and more accurate pricing, also include 'Brand', 'Model Number', and 'UPC/EAN' whenever possible.

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How to Analyze Manifest Files

Learn how our manifest analyzer and real-time eBay price checking tools help you make data-driven buying decisions and maximize profits by analyzing your inventory manifests (.xlsx, .csv).

Liquidation Pallet Analysis: Quick Start Guide

Upload Manifest File

Click 'Choose File' and select your manifest (.xlsx or .csv). Ensure it includes columns like 'Item Title', 'Quantity', 'Retail Price', and 'UPC' (if available). Our system will parse the data for analysis.

Select your .xlsx or .csv manifest file

Add Shipping Cost

Enter your estimated shipping cost to get accurate profit calculations and maximum bid recommendations. Our calculator will distribute shipping costs proportionally across all items in the pallet.

Entering Analysis Parameters in Pallet Analyzer Pro

Entering the shipping cost and other parameters

Review Analysis

Get detailed item breakdowns with real-time eBay market prices, profit potential, and a recommended maximum bid. Use this data-driven analysis to make informed bidding decisions and avoid overpaying for liquidation pallets.

Review detailed analysis of your pallet

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Understanding the Manifest Analysis Report

Our manifest analyzer provides comprehensive information based on your uploaded file:

Item-by-item breakdown with details parsed from your manifest (Title, Quantity, Retail, UPC etc.)
Real-time eBay market price comparisons powered by actual sold data
Intelligent price filtering to remove outliers for accurate valuation
Proportional shipping cost allocation across all items
Potential revenue projections with marketplace fee considerations
Data-driven maximum bid recommendation to ensure profitability
Per-item profit analysis to identify high-margin opportunities

Real-time eBay Market Data & Market Pricing

We use real-time eBay market data and filter obvious outliers to provide accurate inventory pricing:

Outlier filtering to improve average price estimates
Smart Search Optimization combining manufacturer and model information
UPC verification for precise product matching when available
Recent eBay sold data used to derive robust median prices
Current market prices from active eBay listings
Sold item data for accurate valuation
Condition-based price adjustments for realistic estimates
Competitive pricing strategy with undercut percentage for quick sales

Learn more about our market pricing methodology and how it helps you bid confidently on profitable pallets.

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Getting Started

Pallet Analyzer Pro offers two powerful tools for resellers and inventory managers:

Manifest Analyzer: Assess the potential profitability of inventory lots or pallets by estimating market value, calculating profitability, determining bid prices, and analyzing existing stock
Market Pricing: Understand realistic price ranges using recent eBay sold data with outlier filtering

Preparing Your Manifest File

The accuracy of your analysis depends on the quality of your manifest file:

Supported Formats: .xlsx (Excel) and .csv (Comma Separated Values)
Required Columns: Item Title/Description, Quantity, Retail Price/MSRP
Recommended Columns: Brand/Manufacturer, Model Number/Part Number, UPC/EAN
Column Naming: Use clear, descriptive headers for best results

DirectLiquidation.com and B-Stock.com formats are automatically detected. For other formats, our AI system will attempt to identify the correct columns.

Analysis Parameters

Configure these settings to tailor the calculation to your situation:

Shipping Cost: Total cost to ship the entire pallet/lot to you
Undercut %: Percentage below average eBay sold price for competitive pricing
eBay Fee %: Average final value fee percentage (typically 10-15%)
Desired Profit Margin %: Target profit margin on cost of goods

Understanding Results

Your analysis provides comprehensive financial insights:

Total Retail Value: Sum of all retail prices in your manifest
Potential Gross Revenue: Estimated total sales revenue
Estimated Fees: Calculated marketplace fees
Maximum Recommended Bid: Data-driven maximum purchase price
Item Breakdown: Detailed analysis for each product

The Maximum Recommended Bid is calculated as: Net Revenue ÷ (1 + Desired Profit Margin %)

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