Start listing or buying surplus stock in minutes - for free

 Connect with verified suppliers and buyers worldwide. Buy and sell surplus inventory with confidence through our secure platform featuring escrow payments and real-time communication. 

Why Choose ForthClear?

 We make surplus inventory trading simple, secure, and profitable for businesses worldwide. 

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    Secure Escrow Payments

     Stripe Connect escrow system protects both buyers and sellers. Funds are released only when goods are delivered and confirmed. 

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    Verified Suppliers

     All sellers go through our verification process. Trade with confidence knowing you're dealing with legitimate businesses. 

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    Quality Inventory

     Browse thousands of surplus products across multiple categories. From electronics to apparel, find exactly what you need. 

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    Bulk Pricing

    Get better prices with quantity discounts. Our bulk pricing system automatically calculates the best rates for larger orders. 

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    Real-Time Communication

     Negotiate directly with suppliers through our built-in messaging system. Get quotes and close deals faster. 

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    Order Tracking

     Track your orders from purchase to delivery. Get real-time updates and maintain full visibility throughout the process. 

Helping inventory move. Fast, smart, and secure

 ForthClear is built for modern commerce. Whether you're clearing shelves or sourcing smart, we've got you covered. 

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    eCommerce Sellers
    Liquidate slow movers, overstock, or short-dated items with ease, and find serious buyers fast.
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    Online Retailers & Marketplace Buyers
    Source discounted inventory directly from verified sellers and grow margins with smarter purchasing.
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    Inventory Managers & Ops Teams
    Optimize space, reduce waste, and recover value from idle stock using a trusted liquidation channel.

How it works

 A simple, secure process for buying and selling surplus inventory.  


Supporting Sustainable Commerce

Every deal on Forthclear reduces waste and promotes a more circular economy for eCommerce.

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    For sellers

     1. List Your Inventory
    Upload via CSV or enter manually. Add SKUs, quantities, prices, and optional info like purchase date or original price.

    2. Set Bulk Pricing
    Encourage larger orders by adding tiered pricing (e.g., 10+ units at a discount).

    3. Respond to RFQs
    Buyers submit quote requests — respond with custom pricing via private messaging.

    4. Ship and Get Paid
    Ship after deal confirmation. Funds are held securely with Stripe and released once the buyer confirms delivery.

    Fees:

    • Platform: 5%
    • Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

    Start clearing excess inventory profitably.

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    For buyers

     1. Browse & Search
    Explore surplus stock by category, price, or quantity. Find quality inventory for your business at great rates.

    2. Submit RFQs
    Request a quote for the items you want — mention quantity or special requirements.

    3. Negotiate Deals
    Chat privately with sellers to negotiate better pricing on bulk orders.


    Unlock deals up to 70% off retail with full buyer protection,
    held in escrow until you confirm the goods arrived.

Built for confident trade and scalable growth

 ForthClear connects buyers and sellers with secure payments, verified partners, and real-time deal-making. Designed to help businesses offload or acquire surplus inventory with ease. 

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    8+
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    95%
    Customer satisfaction rate
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    5
    Star rated

ForthClear has revolutionized how we handle excess inventory. The secure payment system and quality suppliers have made our sourcing process incredibly efficient.

Gordon Belch, Co-founder

Easy to get started and offload some of our products that were nearing expiry date. Very helpful that Forthclear helps to find buyers in the process.

Hylke Reitsma, Co-founder