Question 1

What is Card Shows Nearby?

Accepted Answer

Card Shows Nearby is the go-to directory for sports card and trading card events across America. We help collectors, traders, and hobbyists find card shows and trade nights near them.

Question 2

How do I find card shows near me?

Accepted Answer

Enter your zip code in the search bar on the homepage. We'll show you upcoming card shows, trade nights, and events in your area, sorted by distance. You can also browse the interactive map or calendar to find events.

Question 3

Is Card Shows Nearby free to use?

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Yes! Browsing shows, saving events, and creating a profile are completely free. We believe in making card show information accessible to everyone in the hobby.

Question 4

Do I need an account?

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You can browse shows without an account, but creating a free account lets you save shows, follow organizers, and get personalized recommendations.

Question 5

How do I save a show to my profile?

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Click the heart icon on any show card, or open the show details and click 'Save Show'. You'll need to be logged in. Saved shows appear in your profile's Saved Shows tab and on your personal calendar.

Question 6

Can I follow organizers?

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Yes! Visit any organizer's profile and click 'Follow'. You'll be notified when they add new shows or update existing ones.

Question 7

How do I list my card show?

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Visit the Submit a Show page and fill out the form with your event details. Our team reviews submissions within 1–2 business days. Listing is completely free.

Question 8

How do I claim a show as an organizer?

Accepted Answer

Find your show on Card Shows Nearby and click on it to open the details. Look for the 'Claim as Organizer' button. After verification, you'll be able to manage and update the event listing.

Question 9

Can I edit my show after it's listed?

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Yes! Once you've claimed a show as the organizer, you can update the event details, add images, and manage the listing from your profile dashboard.

Question 10

What information should I include in my listing?

Accepted Answer

Include the event name, date, time, venue, address, admission price, number of vendor tables, categories (sports cards, Pokémon, MTG, etc.), and a description. The more detail you provide, the more collectors you'll attract.

Question 11

How do I set up my organizer profile?

Accepted Answer

Create an account and select 'Organizer' as your role. You can then add your bio, location, social media links, storefront information, and past show history.

Question 12

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Sign Up' in the top navigation bar. You can register with your email address. It takes less than a minute.

Question 13

Can I change my role?

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Yes! Go to your Profile Settings and update your role. You can switch between Collector, Organizer, Card Store, and Card Company.

Question 14

How do I customize my profile?

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Go to your Profile page and click the edit buttons to update your bio, location, website, social links, and profile picture.

Question 15

Can I follow other users?

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Yes! Visit any user's profile and click 'Follow'. You'll see their activity and get updates on shows they're involved with.

Question 16

Which card categories do you support?

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We currently support Sports Cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Comics, Memorabilia, and Trade Nights. Multi-category shows are also supported.

Question 17

How accurate is the show information?

Accepted Answer

We do our best to keep all listings up to date. Show organizers can claim and manage their own listings. If you notice incorrect information, please contact us and we'll update it.

Question 18

How do I report incorrect information?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'Get in Touch' form at the bottom of the homepage, or email us directly. Include the show name and what needs to be corrected.

Question 19

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

We take privacy seriously. Your email and personal information are never shared with third parties. Your public profile only shows information you choose to display.

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