Spreadsheet guide

How to track consignment sales in a spreadsheet before you outgrow it.

Start with columns for consignor, item, status, gross, fees, net, split, payout due, payout date, and proof links.

Best for

Early sellers validating consignment workflows.

The pain

Spreadsheets are a fine start, but they need discipline: consistent statuses, frozen terms, proof links, and payout history.

Use consistent statuses.

Designed for fast intake, transparent records, and repeat payout cycles.

Snapshot split terms at intake.

Designed for fast intake, transparent records, and repeat payout cycles.

Move to ConsignNest when payout math becomes repetitive or risky.

Designed for fast intake, transparent records, and repeat payout cycles.

Workflow

One repeatable flow from handoff to payout.

1

Create one row per item.

Keep the operational record attached to the consignor and item.

2

Record owner, terms, storage, and proof links.

Keep the operational record attached to the consignor and item.

3

Add sale and fee columns.

Keep the operational record attached to the consignor and item.

4

Archive payout date and payment reference.

Keep the operational record attached to the consignor and item.

When should I leave spreadsheets?

When you spend more time checking formulas than selling or paying consignors.

What is the minimum useful sheet?

Owner, item, status, gross, fees, net, split, payout, paid date, and notes.

Can I migrate later?

The product roadmap prioritizes CSV import/export before heavy integrations.

Simple workflow

Intake item, record sale, approve payout, keep the proof.

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