Imagine walking into a card show already knowing the exact card you've been chasing is there—and already having a deal lined up before you arrive.

That's why I built CardFinder Live.

CardFinder Live is the first app built specifically for the in-person trading card experience. Discover sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, and other collectibles from participating dealers and collectors, search upcoming card shows, find local card shops, connect through in-app messaging, and spend less time searching every aisle—and more time finding the cards you're looking for.

The goal isn't to replace the thrill of walking a card show—it's to make the experience even better.

Whether you're planning your next weekend show, browsing the floor at The National, visiting a local card shop, or connecting with another collector nearby, CardFinder Live helps you discover opportunities you might otherwise miss.

Use CardFinder Live to:

• Search cards before you go to a show
• Discover nearby, statewide, and nationwide card shows
• Find local card shops
• See what dealers and collectors are bringing
• Go live at card shows so collectors can find your cards
• Browse cards available at participating events
• Message collectors directly through the app
• Coordinate in-person buying, selling, and trading
• Manage card visibility as Private, Cash, Trade, or Open

CardFinder Live is built for real-world collecting, not shipped marketplace checkouts. We do not process per-card transactions, shipping, or marketplace fees inside the app. Instead, collectors use one simple membership to discover cards, connect with other collectors, plan trips, and complete deals in person.

Monthly membership unlocks ongoing messaging and deal-making access. 24-hour and 7-day passes are also available for collectors attending individual shows or weekend events.

We're just getting started, and we're excited to continue building alongside the hobby.

Thank you for being part of CardFinder Live.

Why I Built CardFinder Live

I'm Steven, a lifelong collector.

CardFinder Live started after I walked the National Sports Collectors Convention looking for two incredibly rare cards. After hours of searching, I left wondering if they had been there all along. Maybe they were sitting in a dealer's showcase a few aisles away. Maybe another collector had them in a backpack. There was simply no way to know.

That experience made me realize this wasn't just a problem at the National. It happens at local card shows, trade nights, and card shops every weekend. Great cards are missed every day—not because they aren't available, but because buyers and sellers never find each other.

I built CardFinder Live to help answer one simple question:

"Is the card I'm looking for actually here?"

The goal was never to replace the thrill of walking a card show. In fact, that's my favorite part of the hobby. I love talking with dealers, discovering unexpected cards, and meeting other collectors. CardFinder Live simply helps make those moments easier to find.

Every feature in the app exists because it's something I wanted as a collector myself. From discovering upcoming shows and local card shops to finding cards at live events and connecting with other collectors, the goal has always been the same: help collectors spend less time searching and more time enjoying the hobby.

We're just getting started, and I hope CardFinder Live continues to grow alongside the collecting community.

See you at the next card show.

— Steven