Extended Bidding Updates - 2.23.26

We’ve recently made an important update to improve your experience. After hearing feedback from our community, we’re making Extended Bidding faster and more efficient.

Get Guaranteed Cash at Shows with Alt

How to Get Instant Guaranteed Cash Advances From Alt at Shows

One of the rarest Connor McDavid rookie cards is up for auction on Alt.

One of the rarest Connor McDavid rookie cards is up for auction on Alt.

Upcoming Holiday Auctions

Extended Bidding Updates - 10.21.25

We’ve recently made an important update to improve your experience. After hearing feedback from our community, we’ve retired the 10-second timer phase of Extended Bidding.

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Get Guaranteed Cash at Shows with Alt

How to Get Instant Guaranteed Cash Advances From Alt at Shows

The Nationals best cards are live now

Alt gave out over $5 million dollars in guaranteed cash advances while at The National. Now, the hobby's best cards are live in Alt Auctions!

Ways to Pay in Alt Auctions

Pay for your Alt Auction wins a few different ways.

Alt Unlocks More Liquidity for Collectors through $40M Financing

Alt Unlocks More Liquidity for Collectors through $40M Financing

Get ready for The National with Alt!

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Pay with Consignment

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Seller Stories | Caitlin Clark Gold Vinyl 1/1

Today, Derrick is auctioning off one of the most coveted cards in the hobby: the 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Caitlin Clark Gold Vinyl 1/1 rookie, graded PSA 9. And behind that listing is a father-son story that runs deep—from Iowa roots to late-night rips, to the streets of Dublin, Ireland.

New! Alt Rewards

Introducing Alt Rewards: Sell More, Make More. The most inclusive rewards program in the hobby.

Caitlin Clark Gold Vinyl 1/1 live now in Alt Auctions

How Alt Value Works

How does Alt utilize data to accurately price cards? Through Alt Value!

Crypto and WeChat Pay now available on Alt

We’re making checkout on Alt even more seamless with two new payment options: Crypto and WeChat Pay!

Banking and Payment Updates - March

We're creating the most secure auctions in the hobby for buyers and sellers!

Banking and Payment Updates - February

We're creating the most secure auctions in the hobby for buyers and sellers!

Bowmania! Up to 115% in Alt Auctions

Get up to 115% on Bowman Chrome when you sell in Alt Auctions before 2/11/25.

2025 Alt Auction Updates

New Alt Auction updates as they happen!

CGC and SGC are now supported on Alt Instant Pricer

Your favorite tool just got even better with the addition of CGC and SGC to our Instant Pricer technology. Quickly access comps, Pop reports, and Alt Value with the snap of an image.

Enhanced Safety Updates to Alt Auctions

Alt is improve trust, security, and the overall auction experience by introducing the requirement for new bidders to save a payment method on file via Stripe.

New! Great Value Filter

Great Value Filter live now on Alt Fixed Price marketplace and Fanatics Collect and eBay listings!

2024 Alt Auction Updates

New Alt Auction updates as they happen.

What are playtest pokÉmon cards?

Some of the rarest, museum-grade Pokémon cards in the world are beginning to surface. Prototype, Playtest, and Presentation Pokémon cards are beginning to be seen throughout the market, but what are they exactly?

151 Beta Playtest Pokémon in Alt Auctions

Alt is auctioning off 150 of the rarest Beta Playtest Pokémon cards in existence over the next four weeks. These museum-grade cards are based on the original Red and Green Game Boy artwork.

Alt x CGC: Beta Playtest Interview with Matt Quinn

David Kim, Alt's TCG expert sat down with CGC Vice President and TCG expert to chat through the provenance and importance of the recently graded full 151 Beta Playtest set that is going to Alt Auctions.

Alt Seller Stories | Ka'ai Ravey - Lamine Yamal: 1 of 1 Phenom, 1 of 1 Pulls

One of the best stories in the hobby. From two unbelievable pulls, to cash at the National, Ka'ai has hit a hobby jackpot.

2003 UD Exquisite RPA LeBron James Live Now

The 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite RPA of LeBron James is one of the most prolific cards in the hobby. Let's dive into it.

Featured Alt Auction Sales - 8.1.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt Auctions.

Introducing Alt Auctions | Weekly

Introducing Alt Auctions - Ending EVERY Thursday!

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 6.20.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt Liquid Auctions.

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 6.6.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt Liquid Auctions.

Alt Updates - May

A lot is happening at Alt. Stay up to date on all of the product updates, FAQs, and more this month.

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 5.23.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt Liquid Auctions.

The A-Team | Eric Jho

Get to know Eric, a software engineer and soccer enthusiast! Eric is a key piece in our engineering team, bringing his own collecting perspective to how he approaches building the Alt app and solving problems. Get to know Eric and check out his impressive collection!

Product Update: Alt Search - Sold Listings

We’ve expanded Alt Search to include recent sales across venues.

The Serena Collection | Part Four

Over the past five years, Alexis Ohanian, has been building the largest collection of Serena Williams cards in the world. A love letter to his wife and a legacy for his family, built in trading cards. With a special Pedigree designation from PSA, this trove of cards will forever be encased as The Serena Collection.

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 5.9.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt Liquid Auctions.

Product Update: eBay Counteroffers on Fixed Price

We've activated eBay counteroffers on your Fixed Price listings so they'll get more action than ever before.

The A-Team | Dylan Whitford

Get to know Dylan, our very own Charlie Bucket 🥹 Dylan is a vital piece of the Alt team and a veteran in the hobby. Bringing an insane knowledge of cards to his role, he constantly uplevels the team through compassion and expertise!

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 4.26.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt's Liquid Auctions.

Product Update: My Collection

List and manage your cards all in the same place with My Collection. Changes are coming as we consolidate the Portfolio and Seller Dashboard into one easy, convenient experience.

The Serena Collection | Part Three

Over the past five years, Alexis Ohanian, has been building the largest collection of Serena Williams cards in the world. A love letter to his wife and a legacy for his family, built in trading cards. With a special Pedigree designation from PSA, this trove of cards will forever be encased as The Serena Collection.

The A-Team | Leore Avidar

The A Team - Meet the collectors behind the marketplace.

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 4.11.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt's Liquid Auctions.

The Serena Collection | Part Two

Over the past five years, Alexis Ohanian, has been building the largest collection of Serena Williams cards in the world. A love letter to his wife and a legacy for his family, built in trading cards. With a special Pedigree designation from PSA, this trove of cards will forever be encased as The Serena Collection.

Alt Collector Support

At Alt, we're committed to revolutionizing the way collectors like you experience support. We understand the importance of quick, reliable, and friendly assistance, which is why we're excited to announce that you can now reach our Support team directly through multiple channels.

The Serena Collection | Part One

Over the past five years, Alexis Ohanian, has been building the largest collection of Serena Williams cards in the world. A love letter to his wife and a legacy for his family, built in trading cards. With a special Pedigree designation from PSA, this trove of cards will forever be encased as The Serena Collection.

The A-Team | Kaushik Mohan

The A Team - Meet the collectors behind the marketplace.

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 3.30.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt's Liquid Auctions.

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 3.14.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt's Liquid Auctions.

The 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Charizard PSA 10

Join us and Gary Adams (@garys_pokemart on IG) as he talks about the unbelievable 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Charizard #4 - Thick Stamp, Shadowless, MBA Silver Diamond card that is listed in Alt's Liquid Auctions. One of only three in the world with an MBA Silver Diamond sticker!

Alt x Dallas Card Show

Featured Liquid Auction Sales - 2.29.24

Record-breaking and featured sales of the industry's hottest trading cards from Alt's Liquid Auctions ending on February 29, 2024.

Alt x Collect-a-Con

Alt will be at Collect-a-Con from March 9-10, 2024. Come say hi at section 8, F-H and get in on our TCG seller promo.

Meet the Sales Team

Meet the sales team at Alt! They are the driving force behind Alt's exceptional client experience, with each member dedicated to ensuring collector satisfaction.

1980 Topps Rickey Henderson Rookie PSA 10

Behold the coveted 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson card, graded a flawless Gem Mint 10, a distinction shared by only 26 out of nearly 35,000 cards. Its exceptional centering, vibrant colors, and sharp batting image make it a true gem. This card, being auctioned off by Rally, is the first fractionally owned asset to be voted into auction by it’s shareholders. The modern way to collect vintage cards is here on Alt. Don't miss your chance to bid now!

Alt x Burbank Card Show

Alt will be at the Burbank Card Show from February 15-18, 2024. Come say hi at tables F1 - F3, and get in on our baseball seller promo.

Liquid Auctions Play Ball Promo ⚾️

Alt Seller Stories | Steve Garman

The Brock Purdy Black Finite Prizm 1/1 - Now LIve!

Introducing 14-Day Liquid Auctions

Alt's Liquid Auctions will now run for 14 days, meaning that when an auction cycle ends on Thursday, another one will begin right after!

Our new Seller Dashboard is Live

We’re excited to share this update with you. With our new seller dashboard you have a complete view of all cards that you have listed for sale across Fixed Price and Liquid Auctions, while also being able to see what you have sold in the past.

Alt is hitting the road!

Alt will be at the Burbank and Dallas card shows in September 2023.

Introducing Exciting Updates to Extended Bidding

We’re excited to share 3 new updates to extended bidding that’ll allow for a faster, fairer, and more accessible bidding process!

Liquid Auctions: Football Showcase coming August 7

We're hosting our first-ever themed auction after The National! **Liquid Auctions: Football Showcase 🏈** Auction Dates: August 7th - August 17th With football season around the corner, we've got some top cards slated. From Shields to NT RPAs and more, there's a grail for every collector.

Alt welcomes new Head of Marketing

We’re excited to welcome Chris Callahan to the Alt team as our new Head of Marketing. Callahan brings a wealth of hobby knowledge as well as a passion for connecting with collectors. ‍

Alt x The National

Let’s get ready for the 2023 National! We can’t wait to connect with you at the greatest show of the year. We’ve got a lot in store so get ready to come hang with us — see some grails, enter to win a spot in our live group break, and consign cards for instant cash in hand.

Alt Lending Offers Loans Against Your Trading Cards

Alt Hits 5/2/2023

Curious about what’s been happening in the collectibles space? As always, Alt Hits has you covered. Here’s a few recent stories happening with cards and beyond.

Selling on Liquid Auctions vs. Fixed Price. Which one is right for you?

If you have cards vaulted with Alt you’re ready to sell, we’ve got two ways for you to cash in. But which option is the right one for you? Here’s a look at what you get selling cards in Liquid Auctions vs. our Fixed Price marketplace, making it easy to choose which one is best for you.

Join Alt’s Customer Advisory Board

To help us better meet the needs of the hobby, Alt is forming a new Customer Advisory Board. This panel will be made up of seasoned collectors and will act as a sounding board for our latest ideas—ensuring we have the hobby’s best interest in mind as we introduce new products and features.

ACH payments are back on Alt

ACH payments are once again available on Alt, giving you more options for purchasing cards, and making deposits and withdrawals from your Alt account.

Buyer's Premium Coming to Liquid Auctions

Starting April 3rd, 2023, Alt is introducing a 20% buyer’s premium to Liquid Auctions. All sales will have an additional 20% added to the winning bid (hammer price).