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Manifest

Definition: liquidation manifest

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The short answer

A manifest is a spreadsheet, usually CSV or XLSX, listing every SKU included in a liquidation lot: quantities, condition, MSRP, and product identifiers.

A manifest is a spreadsheet, usually CSV or XLSX, listing every SKU included in a liquidation lot. Fields typically include product identifier, quantity, condition, and MSRP. A high-quality manifest is the difference between a rational bid and a coin flip.