News & Whatnot
Preparing For Your First Live
Three must-watch tutorials to get you ready to host your first Whatnot show
Celebrating Pride Month on Whatnot
We’re celebrating Pride Month by highlighting some of our remarkable LGBTQ+ sellers on Whatnot who make a significant impact on the community, simply by being true to themselves.
It’s Back and Bigger Than Ever: Whatnot Card Show IV
The card show from the comfort of your couch RETURNS: Whatnot Card Show IV is coming May 30-June 2 with more than 4,000 participating sellers worldwide and over one million cards for sale across sports & trading cards.
Bowman, Panini, Pokemon, LET’S GO!
If there is one thing that both sellers and buyers look forward to each month, it’s the release of a new product. Whether it’s sports or TCG, a fresh card set will have the community in a frenzy. Let’s take a look at some of the recent and upcoming card releases for May 2024.
Celebrating AAPI-Owned Businesses on Whatnot
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we want to give a big shout-out to all the amazing AAPI business owners leaving their mark on the Whatnot community. We commend and celebrate their entrepreneurial endeavors, inspiring hard work, and their ongoing success. In this blog post we’ll highlight the stories, achievements, and awesome contributions of a few incredible sellers on Whatnot.
Star Wars Day Live: May the Sales be With You
This weekend, sellers across categories are bringing out their best inventory to grow their business among new audiences for a marathon of 650+ shows on May 4th and 5th.
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Find on Whatnot
On Whatnot, you can find things you need, and things you didn’t know you needed until you discovered them. Along with our more popular categories such as TCG, fashion, and collectibles, you can discover so much more while scrolling through Whatnot. From snacks to sporting goods and everything in between, here are ten things you might not have known you could find on Whatnot:
Whatnot Debuts WhatnotCon – the World's Largest Virtual Comic Con
Comics Legends Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld and Tyler Kirkham Return to Whatnot to Offer Fans One-of-a-Kind Collectibles, Including the Iconic SPAWN Funny Car
The Whatnot Spring Sale: Save Up To 70% on the Hottest Fashion and Beauty Brands
From Friday, April 5 to Sunday, April 7, the Whatnot Spring Sale will feature your favorite brands at incredible deals including COS, Rag & Bone, Dior, Skims, Free People, and more – all at 70% off or more.
Celebrating Woman-owned Businesses on Whatnot
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to give a big shout-out to all the amazing women leaving their mark on the Whatnot community and celebrate their entrepreneurial spirit, boundless creativity, and sheer brilliance. In this blog post we’ll highlight the stories, achievements, and awesome contributions of a few incredible sellers on Whatnot!
National Pokémon Day 2024
Prepare your Pokéballs because today is National Pokémon Day! Trainers and enthusiasts across the globe will be celebrating the launch of the very first Pokémon games, released in Japan back in 1996. Three years ago Whatnot brought livestream shopping to the world of Pokémon TCG and never looked back. Today, a Pokemon card is sold every second on Whatnot, where you can find thousands of sellers offering singles, slabs, sealed products, and so much more. Get in on the fun and ‘Celebi-rate’ with countless Pokemon shows featuring gifts to chat and your chance at OG base set packs for only $3!
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses on Whatnot
Every day Black sellers on Whatnot are going live, bringing people together, and helping elevate the world of live shopping. To honor the Black community on Whatnot and celebrate Black History Month in the U.S., join us in shining a spotlight on a few Black sellers as they share their incredible stories, thoughts, and inspirations.
Marketing Your Business On and Off Whatnot
One of the exciting challenges that comes with starting on a new platform is gaining a following. There are plenty of ways to use in-app tools, social media, and your creativity to make it easier to gain an audience and build your brand. We want all of our sellers to succeed and find their community, so here are some tips to help you market your business on and off Whatnot.
What’s up on Whatnot: A letter from our CEO
We’re just at the beginning of the next chapter for online shopping, and the next chapter for Whatnot too. As we look ahead, I’d like to take a moment to reflect and thank you for the incredible journey over the past year, and give you an update on our key priorities: helping you grow your business and succeed, continuing to expand to new categories and communities to bring more people to Whatnot, and building products and craft policies to ensure a trustworthy buying experience for everyone.