Bid from the net profit backward

Know your maximum bid before emotion takes over.

Calculate what may actually remain after the buyer premium, estimated tax, selling fees, shipping, and other costs. Set the profit you want and Lotalyze gives you the maximum safe bid to protect it.

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Potential profit+$176on selected item
Resale estimate$420market guidance
Maximum bid$158for target margin
1Live auctionsFind and rank opportunities
2ResearchHistory, alerts and Workbench
3ResaleInventory, costs and financial reports
Delran $500+ retail priced only ROI high to low daily alert
Open-box tool chest
Current bid $115Est. resale $420
Net profit+$176
Patio furniture set
Current bid $86Est. resale $310
Net profit+$117
Untested electronics lot
Current bid $140Est. resale $190
Net profit-$45
Sample planning estimates include a 15% buyer premium, estimated tax, selling fees, and typical fulfillment costs. Confirm actual costs and condition before bidding.
Free auction profit calculator

Know your maximum safe bid.

Include acquisition costs and resale expenses before deciding what an item is worth to you.

Maximum safe bid$0while preserving your desired profit
Profit at current bid$00% return on landed cost
Hammer price$0
Buyer premium$0
Estimated tax$0
Total landed cost$0
Platform fee$0
Net resale proceeds$0
This is a planning estimate. Confirm the actual premium, applicable tax, selling fees, shipping, condition, and return risk before bidding.
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Local auction calculators

Start with the pickup market you actually use.

Start with your pickup site
Keep sourcing realistic by focusing on the location you can actually reach today.
Filter the noise down
Use search, category, retail band, priced-only, close time, and ROI filters to get a short list.
See the dollars you could make
Compare estimated profit first, then check the current bid, resale estimate, target bid, and historical results.
Track the result after purchase
Move purchases into Inventory, record the sale and fees, and see realized P/L, time to sale, and potential inventory value.

Stop guessing what an auction item is worth to you.

Preview three live listings with clear estimated profit, resale, and bid guidance—no card required. Full access connects Live auctions, Research, and Resale in one workspace, with a 7-day trial.