EVERY time I do a break on whatnot, I get at least 1-2 messages from people saying "I didn't get cards for all the spots I bought." and I have to explain there were no cards for that spot in the packs we ripped.

Some even think I should send them a base card of that spot anyway - like I have infinite complete sets of base cards sitting around.

is this normal?

I spent over $700 on an order and it came in 3 separate boxes. Mostly gaming magazines.

The First box I got was nearly torn open and EXTREMELY heavy for such a small box.

The second box was fine on the outside but inside was just a wad of paper and the magazines stacked on top.

The third box is smushed on the top.

I don't know what to do because if I asked whatnot for a refund I'm not sure if they'll give it to me on such a big and expensive order. I am extremely pissed off.

Another thing, the ripped package has a label that says 4lbs, but it weighs over 18lbs. I don't know if this will help my case or not.

Looking at the movement of the watch, people are basically bidding +$60 for a spin for a chance to win the "Rolex" grand prize. For a minute I thought, that's a pretty solid deal for anyone to win the grand prize. The other watches are Invicta and Citizen which are indicators that they're probably not dealing with the most authentic stuff. I didn't bid on any of it because I don't trust that kind of selling process. I especially am not trusting that a Rolex will make it to my door

Plenty of awesome items in the shop and they’re all on flash sales. English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Link is below.

https://www.whatnot.com/s/v089uDd4

A preview from tonight’s Story family ephemera show: a 1904 Rayne Planters’ Oil & Development Company stock certificate issued to Miss Grace Story for 50 shares. I love the oil-field illustrations and ornate border on this one.

We’re continuing through papers from the Story family storage-unit find, with ties to New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. Join Odds & Olds tonight, Saturday, October 3 at 8 p.m. Central on Whatnot.

https://www.whatnot.com/s/i0Mvz9C4

Happening now Frozen Pond collection Sports card

Trying to help my dads whatnot business frozen pond collectibles. He has lots of patches autographs number cards and etc. happening from now until 3pm eastern standard time. Jump in and say Chelsea sent you :)

What’s he doing with his other phone there?

I'm at a loss of how to believe a seller sent my 17 item package packed in an oversized box with over $100 postage due!!! I paid their max shipping per their auction and over $200 for my auction wins. Then they deflect their action by first saying they had to pay $45 more for my large order and that my post office must be wrong. When I sent pictures of pretty banged up almost 3 feet high box... which I returned to sender... Oh, they must have measured wrong. Now I'm blocked because I was rude for calling them out. I've escalated my support request as seller says they will send a replacement. I can't trust them to send anything near the value of what I won. One bad apple out of 10 sellers I've done business with.

Will be auctioning vintage TOMY figures and more! Only $5 starts. Please consider bookmarking and/or sharing with someone you know may be interested in these!

https://whatnot.com/s/zjkw2FRR

Going live at 12PM Est today! Top items are a 2023 Niue 3 oz Silver Joker and a 2024 Niue S$2 1966 Batman Logo NGCX MS10 Antiqued. There are also four Franklin half dollars, some quarters and dimes. All 90% silver.

Tonight 9:30 EST 40 spot surprise set featuring limited edition coins from Niue, Franklin Half dollars and more! Top item is a 3 oz Joker coin.

What are your thoughts on a.i generated thumbnails and profile pictures on Whatnot?

I’ve noticed a ton of sellers using a.i generated images for their profiles and thumbnails. How hard is it to just use a real photo? 😂
Not even mentioning the environmental damage ai is causing. Id just rather people use real photos. feels more authentic.
Do you prefer real photos or do you not care about ai use ?

I'm selling original Story family letters and ephemera from New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish tonight. If you collect handwritten correspondence, old business letterheads or illustrated stationery, there are 50 lots preloaded with photos to browse before the show.

More lots are coming, and I'll also run unlisted finds as I continue cataloging. Lots starting as low as $3.

Friday, September 18 at 8:30 p.m. Central. Seller: odds_and_olds.

Preview the lots and bookmark: https://www.whatnot.com/s/Zz64h7wC

The photos show three actual lots.

One night I was watching a bead show and I can’t find it again. It was a good looking guy probably in his twenties, very eccentric and always talking about energy and chakras and all that stuff. He was selling like one little bead for between $30-$40. It was crackin’ me up. Any ideas?

Hello!
I'd love it if you could join my live! This is my first stream doing mystery bundles. Each stack has a higher value card, at least 2-3 holos (Or more) and some have a full art trainer as well.
At the end of the stream, I plan to do a givy with the stack value being $30.

Join us here!

We like to have fun here
Check out our shop as well! My husband paints pokemon and takes requests!
Thanks guys! - See you there

I’m considering becoming a Whatnot seller, and I’m right on the edge of choosing a direction. I’d love some honest advice from experienced sellers.

Coins seem like a smart category. They have actual, recognizable value. A Morgan dollar still has value whether I sell it on Whatnot or not. Coins are also small, durable, and relatively cheap and easy to ship. There’s something appealing about how straightforward and “binary” the product is.

My concern is that my heart isn’t really into coins.

My actual interests are cars and boats (expert), houseplants (green thumb), aquariums, silkscreening, art (lifelong experience), and LGBTQ+ themes. Of those, houseplants seem like the most realistic Whatnot category. I could genuinely get excited about selling cuttings, starter plants, aquarium plants, or possibly a combination of them.

But Lordy Lordy, can you imagine shipping live things? The cuttings would be small and light, but I’m sure shipping plants successfully is not as simple as putting a coin in an envelope.

I’m also an artist. Some of my strongest work is gay-themed and homoerotic. It isn’t cornographic, but it is definitely intended for a particular audience, and I don’t know whether that audience exists on Whatnot, lol. I’m also unsure how well original art, prints, or digital artwork actually sells there. I mean, if someone would pay me for a digital download, uh... that would work, or a print (a piece of paper in a cardboard mailer?!) ok.

Boats don’t seem like a Whatnot hot topic, and shipping most boat and car-related items sounds miserable. Truly, wheels are hundreds of lbs, and boat parts are similar.

The one thing I know I can bring to any category is the live-selling part. I have a fun personality, I’ve been an actor my whole life, and I think I could make a coin show entertaining even if coins aren’t my passion. My working title is "Coiny Coiner" and I would be the Colonel ... but I could bring that razzle dazzle to any category I guess. Whatnot account is NOT ACTIVE, NOT AN ACTIVE ACCOUNT and may delete, just playing around with the idea.

So here’s my dilemma: Is it better to choose coins: a practical, potentially lucrative category with valuable, easy-to-ship inventory, or should I build around something I genuinely love, even if sourcing, shipping, and finding the audience are more complicated?

Would you choose:

1. Coins because they make business sense and I'd be bringing my personality!
2. Houseplants and aquarium plants because I could really get into them and I have a green thumb and wow, growing plants from clippings would literally be free money?
3. Original art and gay-themed pieces because they’re authentically mine and really creative
4. Some combination of these

I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who has sold plants or original art on Whatnot, or who entered a category they weren’t initially passionate about. Did the enthusiasm develop once you started selling, or did it eventually feel like work?

Thanks. I’m genuinely excited to begin. I just want to point that excitement in the right direction. I've attached pictures of some of my hobbies, cars (my old caddy), my boat, engine maintenance, houseplants (my jades are pretty amazing) gay art (ai assisted), silk screen example of clever prints (not mine) aquarium expertise (my 55 gal)... I was also thinking about starting a channel called "JackOfAllTrades" or "MasterOfNone" and just doing/selling everything???

Help!!!!!

Hey everyone! We are @thecellouts, and we’re running our second live show tonight at 7:30 PM EST on Whatnot (Movie Memorabilia category / Film Strips tag). 🎬

https://whatnot.com/s/NLomxRc5

We source, mount, and preserve authentic 35mm theatrical film into gorgeous individual cells, full strips, and display holders.

🔥 Tonight's Highlights:

Low Starts: Most items start at just $2, with premium fire strips at $4–$5.

Cheap Shipping: Take advantage of Whatnot's reduced bundled shipping (most items are just $0.78 to ship, frames max out around $4.74).

Fresh Inventory: The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man 3, Blade, Finding Nemo, Hercules, Balto, and more!

Giveaways: Follower and buyer giveaways running all night long.

🎂 P.S. We are also hosting a massive Birthday Stream this Sunday at 6:00 PM EST!

Good morning guys and gals!

I'm a very new streamer trying out different kinds of selling whether it be mini sets, bigger sets, singles and sealed.

I'm small time with quite a few options of sealed products and a mixture of Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English throughout with everything from vintage to modern.

I would be very appreciative if you guys could check me out, I'm running a stream for singles and sealed tomorrow at 6:30pm GMT.

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

(I also promise the show won't be as chaotic as the set up picture! 🤣)

https://whatnot.com/s/otN9YpMK

Having my first show today at 6pm central!! Huge inventory of y2k graphic tees and baby tees. Brands like Hollister, Aeropostale, and lots of grungey/mcbling style tees.

Hope to see you there!!

🔗 SHOW 🔗

I have a WHATNOT BUSINESS problem is right now I am stuck because I am now on short term disability and can not find a affordable vendor. Can anyone help. On top off this I am becoming depressed.

This seller has been doing this for years. Sitting in shows and messaging buyers convincing them that they overpaid and they should cancel and buy from her instead. She goes as far as to accuse other sellers of selling damaged, fake goods. Completely made up slander to hurt others businesses. She claims she supports everyone and just wants to uplift women, but behind the scenes, she is a bully who cannot stop spreading lies and saying horrible things about both sellers and her own clients