How Does Consignment Software Handle Payouts? — AU Guide

Last updated: May 2026 tl;dr: Consignment software automates payout calculation using configurable commission models (flat-rate, tiered, or per-item). When an item is marked as sold, the software calculates the consignor's share based on the agreed commission rate, tracks the payment through pending → paid → disputed statuses, and generates itemised monthly statements. Consignors can view their earnings and pending payouts through a self-service portal. For accounting, payout data exports to Xero and MYOB via CSV. Consignment stores deal with a fundamental tension: you hold someone else’s inventory, sell it, and need to get them paid — accurately, quickly, and without disputes. Do it wrong and you burn trust with your consignors. Do it manually and you burn hours every month reconciling spreadsheets. ...

May 7, 2026 · 5 min · TurnGoods

How to Scale a Resale Business in Australia: From Solo Seller to Multi-Channel Store

Every resale business in Australia hits the same wall. You start because you love the hunt — finding great items, listing them, selling them. Simple. Then it’s not simple. You’re managing 100 items and can’t remember what’s listed where. You’re jumping between eBay, Gumtree, and Facebook Marketplace with sticky notes on your monitor. Consignment sounded like a great way to get more stock without buying it, but now you’re tracking payouts in a spreadsheet that’s lying to you. ...

May 6, 2026 · 8 min · TurnGoods