{
    "name": "Closo Liquidation Index — September 2026",
    "url": "https://closo.co/tools/closo/liquidation-index",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "index": {
        "month": "2026-09",
        "built_at": "2026-09-20 05:45:26",
        "live": {
            "lots": 20000,
            "units": 5118020,
            "parcel_share_pct": 86.1,
            "freight_share_pct": 13.9,
            "manifested_share_pct": 0,
            "median_unit_cents": 550,
            "states_named": 23,
            "by_category": [
                {
                    "category": "Accessories",
                    "lots": 2747,
                    "units": 365947,
                    "median_unit_cents": 303,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 137,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 1099,
                    "parcel_pct": 94
                },
                {
                    "category": "Mixed Apparel",
                    "lots": 2526,
                    "units": 390839,
                    "median_unit_cents": 2200,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 715,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 3300,
                    "parcel_pct": 94.2
                },
                {
                    "category": "Women's Clothing",
                    "lots": 2132,
                    "units": 202927,
                    "median_unit_cents": 869,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 257,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 2200,
                    "parcel_pct": 85.5
                },
                {
                    "category": "Cosmetics & Beauty",
                    "lots": 1857,
                    "units": 689633,
                    "median_unit_cents": 377,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 220,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 793,
                    "parcel_pct": 86.1
                },
                {
                    "category": "Shirts & Tops",
                    "lots": 1659,
                    "units": 135923,
                    "median_unit_cents": 550,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 199,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 2200,
                    "parcel_pct": 99.5
                },
                {
                    "category": "Underwear & Socks",
                    "lots": 1517,
                    "units": 163234,
                    "median_unit_cents": 180,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 36,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 660,
                    "parcel_pct": 95.8
                },
                {
                    "category": "General Merchandise",
                    "lots": 1469,
                    "units": 247431,
                    "median_unit_cents": 477,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 153,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 4125,
                    "parcel_pct": 73.2
                },
                {
                    "category": "Footwear",
                    "lots": 1275,
                    "units": 158503,
                    "median_unit_cents": 523,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 385,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 935,
                    "parcel_pct": 75.3
                },
                {
                    "category": "Men's Clothing",
                    "lots": 905,
                    "units": 91374,
                    "median_unit_cents": 858,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 344,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 1430,
                    "parcel_pct": 70.8
                },
                {
                    "category": "Sunglasses",
                    "lots": 699,
                    "units": 76203,
                    "median_unit_cents": 275,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 248,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 385,
                    "parcel_pct": 100
                },
                {
                    "category": "Home & Kitchen",
                    "lots": 518,
                    "units": 419929,
                    "median_unit_cents": 448,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 123,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 990,
                    "parcel_pct": 82.2
                },
                {
                    "category": "Amazon Prep",
                    "lots": 481,
                    "units": 578096,
                    "median_unit_cents": 413,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 275,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 985,
                    "parcel_pct": 71.9
                },
                {
                    "category": "Grocery & Household",
                    "lots": 384,
                    "units": 464127,
                    "median_unit_cents": 403,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 141,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 623,
                    "parcel_pct": 24.7
                },
                {
                    "category": "Handbags & Wallets",
                    "lots": 360,
                    "units": 40153,
                    "median_unit_cents": 4180,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 2200,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 7150,
                    "parcel_pct": 70.3
                },
                {
                    "category": "Kids' Clothing",
                    "lots": 280,
                    "units": 29542,
                    "median_unit_cents": 715,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 303,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 1199,
                    "parcel_pct": 80
                },
                {
                    "category": "Electronics & Tech",
                    "lots": 231,
                    "units": 26059,
                    "median_unit_cents": 1105,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 660,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 1584,
                    "parcel_pct": 92.6
                },
                {
                    "category": "Toys & Novelties",
                    "lots": 221,
                    "units": 50821,
                    "median_unit_cents": 462,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 329,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 858,
                    "parcel_pct": 95
                },
                {
                    "category": "Seasonal & Holiday",
                    "lots": 186,
                    "units": 71148,
                    "median_unit_cents": 435,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 57,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 770,
                    "parcel_pct": 85.5
                },
                {
                    "category": "Smoke Shop Supplies",
                    "lots": 128,
                    "units": 13627,
                    "median_unit_cents": 462,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 264,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 660,
                    "parcel_pct": 100
                },
                {
                    "category": "Health & Personal Care",
                    "lots": 122,
                    "units": 720777,
                    "median_unit_cents": 96,
                    "q20_unit_cents": 18,
                    "q80_unit_cents": 523,
                    "parcel_pct": 64.8
                }
            ],
            "top_states": [
                {
                    "state": "NJ",
                    "lots": 5204,
                    "share_pct": 26
                },
                {
                    "state": "CA",
                    "lots": 4316,
                    "share_pct": 21.6
                },
                {
                    "state": "NY",
                    "lots": 3451,
                    "share_pct": 17.3
                },
                {
                    "state": "FL",
                    "lots": 2138,
                    "share_pct": 10.7
                },
                {
                    "state": "AZ",
                    "lots": 1462,
                    "share_pct": 7.3
                },
                {
                    "state": "NC",
                    "lots": 816,
                    "share_pct": 4.1
                },
                {
                    "state": "IN",
                    "lots": 775,
                    "share_pct": 3.9
                },
                {
                    "state": "IL",
                    "lots": 725,
                    "share_pct": 3.6
                }
            ]
        },
        "sold": {
            "lots_sold_month": 13,
            "by_category": [
                {
                    "category": "Shirts & Tops",
                    "sold": 2,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 0
                },
                {
                    "category": "Tools & Hardware",
                    "sold": 2,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 8
                },
                {
                    "category": "Accessories",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 0
                },
                {
                    "category": "Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 24
                },
                {
                    "category": "Cosmetics & Beauty",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 4
                },
                {
                    "category": "Footwear",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 14
                },
                {
                    "category": "General Merchandise",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 9
                },
                {
                    "category": "Men's Clothing",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 8
                },
                {
                    "category": "Mixed Apparel",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 2
                },
                {
                    "category": "Mixed Category",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 27
                },
                {
                    "category": "Women's Clothing",
                    "sold": 1,
                    "median_days_to_sale": 9
                }
            ],
            "fastest": [],
            "median_days_all": 8
        },
        "resale": {
            "by_category": [
                {
                    "subcategory": "Tops",
                    "slug": "tops",
                    "median": 18,
                    "q20": 10,
                    "q80": 30,
                    "n": 155079
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Shoes",
                    "slug": "shoes",
                    "median": 32,
                    "q20": 19,
                    "q80": 59,
                    "n": 112408
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Dresses",
                    "slug": "dresses",
                    "median": 27,
                    "q20": 15,
                    "q80": 50,
                    "n": 83262
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Shirts",
                    "slug": "shirts",
                    "median": 21,
                    "q20": 13,
                    "q80": 35,
                    "n": 74593
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Jewelry",
                    "slug": "jewelry",
                    "median": 22,
                    "q20": 12,
                    "q80": 42,
                    "n": 70642
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Bags",
                    "slug": "bags",
                    "median": 33,
                    "q20": 16,
                    "q80": 80,
                    "n": 62556
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Accessories",
                    "slug": "accessories",
                    "median": 20,
                    "q20": 10,
                    "q80": 40,
                    "n": 59036
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Pants & Jumpsuits",
                    "slug": "pants-and-jumpsuits",
                    "median": 24,
                    "q20": 14,
                    "q80": 40,
                    "n": 55933
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Makeup",
                    "slug": "makeup",
                    "median": 18,
                    "q20": 10,
                    "q80": 28,
                    "n": 50699
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Jeans",
                    "slug": "jeans",
                    "median": 23,
                    "q20": 15,
                    "q80": 38,
                    "n": 44069
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Sweaters",
                    "slug": "sweaters",
                    "median": 25,
                    "q20": 15,
                    "q80": 40,
                    "n": 39354
                },
                {
                    "subcategory": "Jackets & Coats",
                    "slug": "jackets-and-coats",
                    "median": 30,
                    "q20": 18,
                    "q80": 58,
                    "n": 36208
                }
            ]
        },
        "narrative": "The Closo Liquidation Index for September 2026 covers 20,000 live wholesale lots holding 5,118,020 units from vetted U.S. liquidators. Across the lots that declare a unit count, the median works out to $5.50 per unit. Parcel-size lots are 86.1% of the catalogue and freight lots 13.9%; 0% ship with a manifest. The deepest category is Accessories with 2,747 lots at a median of $3.03 per unit. Lots ship from 23 states, most often NJ with 26% of the lots that name one. 13 lots sold in September 2026, a median of 8 days from listing to sale."
    }
}