Acquisition friction calculator

See your costs side by side.

Use your own auction and private-party assumptions to compare the time and fees involved in getting inventory frontline.

Auction acquisition

Auction buy fee

Typical $400–$700; use yours

Other auction fees

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Transport

Under 500 mi often $200–$500

Days from auction to frontline

days

Editable assumption — use your own records

Private-party acquisition

Days from private purchase to frontline

days

Editable assumption — use your own records

Daily holding cost

Editable assumption — use your own records

Private units wanted per month

cars

Editable assumption — use your own records

Fixed BirdDog fee per month

/ month

Editable assumption — use your own records