Trade-in spread
Pricing ModelsBuyback & Trade-in
Trade-in spread is the difference between acquisition price (buyback or trade-in) and resale price, expressed as absolute value or percentage of resale.
Trade-in spread is the core margin unit in recommerce, defining how much room exists to absorb processing costs, grading errors, returns, and platform fees. Spread compression occurs when acquisition prices rise while resale prices fall, often during supply competition or launch-driven market resets. Real-time monitoring of competitor acquisition prices helps teams protect spread by adjusting intake offers before margin windows close.