As we move into mid-November, the holiday season is officially here! It's a crucial time for buyers and sellers alike, and at Whatnot, we're excited to share a few expert tips to help you stand out, maximize your sales, and make the most of this festive season.

Today 11/11 marks an important day in American history as we honor our Veterans who have bravely served the country. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on a few of the exceptional Veteran business owners who are making a meaningful impact within the Whatnot community.

Sellers on Whatnot are gearing up their shops for arguably the busiest months of the year. With shoppers eager to find unique gifts for loved ones, now is the perfect opportunity to tailor your approach to not only boost your sales but also help your customers get exactly what they need. In this post, we’ll share valuable tips from a few Whatnot sellers to ensure you’re prepared to make the most of the festive shopping season.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the exceptional Hispanic and Latin business owners who are making a meaningful impact within the Whatnot community. Their entrepreneurial spirit, hard work, and inspiring success stories are a testament to their dedication and resilience. Today, we’re excited to share the journeys and contributions of a few outstanding Whatnot sellers.

Every July, over 130,000 collectors and fans gather in San Diego for the ultimate pop culture and collectibles convention. From its 1970 origins as a small comic book show, the convention has evolved into a major event where Hollywood studios promote their latest releases. Throughout its evolution, it maintains its status as the most important event on the calendar – not just in comics, but also in toys and the broader collectibles space.

Every second a sports or trading card is sold on Whatnot. And every summer, the Whatnot community and the hobby at large gather at the largest sports card and memorabilia convention in the U.S: The National Sports Collectors Convention. This year, we’re headed to Cleveland, Ohio from July 24-28.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

This week, love is in the air and the connections on Whatnot aren’t just happening between your phone and your wifi. Let’s dive into some stories from members of the community who have found meaningful, lasting friendships and relationships only on 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.

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.

As we kick off a new year, the Whatnot community is looking ahead for more ways to grow their businesses and cultivate belonging on Whatnot.

Let’s take a look at the top 5 themes our community has for their 2024 resolutions.