The Most Liquid Designer Items Right Now

In finance, "liquidity" refers to how quickly you can buy or sell an asset without affecting its price. On The RealReal, some items sit for months, slowly accumulating 20% markdowns until someone bites. Others sell almost the instant they are listed.

The King of Liquidity: Sneakers

When we analyzed our database of over 1.2 million sold items, one category stood out above all others for its tight pricing spread and high volume:

• Nike Low-Tops

With a massive sample count and a remarkably tight interquartile range (IQR) of 25.4%, the market for Nike Low-Tops is incredibly efficient. A median resale ratio of 67.5% means that buyers and sellers are consistently agreeing on the fair market value of these sneakers.

Why This Matters

If you are consigning highly liquid items, you can expect a fast payout and a predictable price. If you are buying, you shouldn't hold your breath waiting for a deep 40% markdown—the item will almost certainly be snagged by someone else before it gets there.