The Number That Made Me Stop
A friend who flipped cars showed me his last three purchases:
| Car | What he paid | Where he got it |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Camry LE | $18,400 | ADESA wholesale |
| 2019 Honda CR-V EX | $21,100 | Manheim simulcast |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 S | $23,800 | OVE auction |
His average savings versus asking price on comparable retail listings: $4,200.
I was about to pay $14,200 for a car he could have picked up at auction for under $11,000.
What Actually Happened
Joined the FlipLane co-op. $250. One-time.
That $250 got me access to ADESA and Manheim through Byrd Dawgs Automotive Group's dealer license. No separate dealer license. No $15,000 fee. No six-month wait.
First flip: 2019 Honda Accord Sport sourced from ADESA at $11,600.
Total investment: $11,600 (car) + $250 (co-op fee) + $250 (processing fee) = $12,100.
Sold six weeks later for $16,800. Profit: $4,700.
What That $250 Actually Covers
For $250, FlipLane handles:
- Dealer auction access (ADESA, Manheim, OVE)
- Title work and DMV filing across all 50 states
- Deal documentation and compliance
- ByrddawgsOS back-office dashboard
The Real Math on My First Flip
| Car (ADESA auction) | $11,600 |
| Co-op membership | $250 (one-time) |
| Per-deal processing | $250 |
| Detail and minor recon | $180 |
| Total out of pocket | $12,280 |
| Sale price | $16,800 |
| Net profit | $4,520 |
Why I Almost Missed It
I almost paid retail because I did not know the wholesale channel existed. Most people who flip cars do not advertise how they source their inventory. They just say "I made $4,500 on that deal." What they do not say is: the buyer before them paid $15,500 for the same car at a retail lot.
FlipLane closes that gap. $250 to join. Wholesale access. 100% of your profit.
