Enough detail to answer the questions that actually matter.
The template includes a permanent SKU, item name, category, brand, size, condition, source, acquisition date, purchase cost, target price, storage location, marketplace, listing date, status, sale date, sale price, marketplace fees, shipping, packaging, return or refund costs, net profit and notes.
Two example rows are included so you can see how the columns fit together. Delete those examples before entering your own inventory. Keep category, condition, platform and status labels consistent so sorting and filtering stay useful later.
Why this is more useful than tracking only sale price
Gross sales can make a resale business look healthier than it is. A $50 sale is not $50 of profit if the item cost $12, the marketplace kept a fee, you paid postage, used packaging and later absorbed a return cost. The template keeps those pieces visible beside the item that created them.
Storage location deserves its own column too. A sold item that cannot be found can create cancellations, late shipments and wasted time. A simple bin, shelf or rack code is often enough to prevent that problem.
Starter columns included
| Inventory | Listing | Sale costs | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU Item name Category Condition Source Purchase cost Storage location | Target price Platform Date listed Status | Marketplace fees Shipping cost Packaging cost Return/refund cost | Date sold Sale price Net profit Notes |
The full Reseller Desk connects the pieces for you.
The free CSV is a good starter system. The $79 Unhinged Reseller Desk adds working inventory, sales, returns, expenses, pricing, listing copy, backups and actual-profit tracking in one local-first tool instead of making you maintain separate spreadsheet logic.
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Simple setup routine
Start by deleting the two example rows. Add five real items first instead of trying to backfill your entire business in one sitting. Give each item a unique SKU, record exactly what you paid, add a location you can physically find, and update the row when the item lists or sells.
Back up the file regularly and avoid turning it into an accounting system it was not designed to be. This is an operational tracking template, not tax, legal or bookkeeping advice.