# Backlist

> Real-time private-party vehicle acquisition platform for car dealerships.

Backlist aggregates private-party car listings from Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, AutoTrader, and Cars.com into a single real-time dashboard. Dealerships use Backlist to find and acquire inventory faster than competitors.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://backlist.io/): Overview of the platform and how it works
- [Features](https://backlist.io/features): Real-time alerts, multi-source aggregation, deal grading, mobile access
- [Pricing](https://backlist.io/pricing): Plans starting at $775/mo for independent dealers
- [Sourcing Playbook](https://backlist.io/playbook): Full standard operating procedure for buying private-party cars — triage, pricing, first contact, negotiation, and landing the deal
- [Blog](https://backlist.io/blog): Guides on private-party acquisition, marketplace strategies, pricing comparisons

## Blog Posts

- [I Sourced 130 High-Line Cars Private Party — The Full Playbook](https://backlist.io/blog/private-party-sourcing-playbook): A high-line dealer's complete playbook for sourcing inventory from private sellers—why speed wins, the three kinds of listings, working sellers off-platform, and the negotiation lines that actually close deals.
- [How Much Does VettX Cost? (2026 Pricing Breakdown)](https://backlist.io/blog/vettx-cost-pricing): VettX doesn't publish pricing. We break down what dealers actually pay—setup fees, monthly costs, and contract terms—and compare it to alternatives like backlist.io.
- [backlist.io vs VettX: Which Private Party Acquisition Tool is Right for Your Dealership?](https://backlist.io/blog/backlist-vs-vettx): An honest head-to-head comparison of backlist.io and VettX covering pricing, data freshness, features, and contract terms to help you pick the right tool.
- [How to Buy Cars from Facebook Marketplace as a Dealer (2026 Guide)](https://backlist.io/blog/facebook-marketplace-dealer-guide): A practical guide for car dealers on sourcing inventory from Facebook Marketplace—from setting up searches to closing deals, plus how to automate the process.
- [The Real ROI of Private Party Vehicle Acquisition (vs Auctions)](https://backlist.io/blog/private-party-acquisition-roi): A data-driven breakdown of why private-party vehicle acquisition delivers 3–5x better margins than auction buying, with real numbers and ROI calculations.
- [How to Spot Dealer-Disguised Listings on Facebook Marketplace](https://backlist.io/blog/spot-dealer-listings-facebook-marketplace): Curbstoners and dealers posing as private sellers waste your time and skew your numbers. Here's how to spot dealer-disguised listings on Facebook Marketplace—and how to filter them out automatically.
- [How to Source Cars on Craigslist: A Dealer's Playbook](https://backlist.io/blog/how-to-source-cars-craigslist): Craigslist is still one of the best private-party sourcing channels for dealers who know how to work it. Here's a step-by-step playbook for finding, vetting, and winning Craigslist deals before your competition.
- [The Best U.S. Metros for Private-Party Vehicle Acquisition (2026)](https://backlist.io/blog/best-metros-private-party-acquisition): Where should dealers focus their private-party sourcing? We break down the U.S. metros with the deepest private-party inventory, the least competition, and the best margins—plus how to work any market efficiently.

## What Backlist Does

- Aggregates listings from 4 sources: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, AutoTrader, Cars.com
- Real-time alerts when matching vehicles are listed
- Deal grading — shows how a listing compares to market value
- AI filtering that removes dealer-disguised listings so only genuine private sellers surface
- Custom search criteria by make, model, year, price, mileage, location
- Mobile app for on-the-go access
- Designed for independent and multi-rooftop dealerships

## Contact

- Website: https://backlist.io
- Demo: https://calendly.com/bennett-english/backlist-io-demo