Standard
$199 per unit
- Locked in when the terms are set; invoiced only after both dealers sign
- No deal, no fee
- No monthly fee
- Freight estimate shown before you sign
How much does Locates.io cost?
Locates.io charges a transparent $199 per unit, one time. The fee is locked when a deal's terms are finalized and invoiced only after both dealers sign. There is no monthly fee, no listing fee and no contract. Freight is priced separately per load and shown as an estimate range before you sign.
What else might I pay?
Freight, when you want delivery. It is shown as an estimate range before you sign. When the terms are finalized it is the carrier's quote plus a flat $75 a unit, and it is locked. Pick up the units yourself and there is no freight charge.
Selling is free. The buyer pays $199 a unit, invoiced when both dealers have signed. Each side sees only its own numbers.
How does that compare with other ways to move a unit?
| Cost | Locate service | Auction or wholesale | Locates.io |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee in the middle | Varies by provider: per find, per month, or both | Seller fees vary, or built into the offer | $199 per unit, one time, at terms |
| Who sees your inventory | Everyone on a shared tool | Every bidder, or the wholesaler | Nobody sees your name or VINs until both sign |
| Price you receive | Agreed between dealers | Often below invoice | Your price, set by you or by an accepted offer |
The full side-by-side, with a worked example, and the locator fees in detail: