Timed drop calendar

Local events calendar

Local events turn watched inventory into repeat journeys: timed drops, trade nights, intake cutoffs, featured lots, and pickup windows backed by shared handoff proof.

FridayColumbus card drop

SundayChicago trade night

CutoffIntake closes 4h before event

PickupHub release after close

Issue windowAfter close and pickup release

Event handoff snapshot Modeled events show how watched inventory needs intake, proof, reserve settings, pickup routing, and report windows before it can feel safe to bid on.

Open drop Pickup path

Seller cutoff Inventory needs title, photos, proof, reserve, seller terms, pickup route, and issue window status before the event opens. Missing proof holds the item out of launch until completed. Late items roll forward.

Bidder context Reserve state, seller rating, condition trail, handoff method, and issue window stay visible. Confidence before bid.

After close Won items move to checkout review, selected pickup, order tracking, and release proof. No real checkout.

Report window Event proof, order history, pickup state, and seller notes support any item report. Proof packet follows.

Handoff path

Events only work when handoff is ready

Local events show how seller intake, item checks, reserve settings, pickup routing, and report windows stay connected around a timed drop.

Seller cutoff Inventory must reach intake before event proof and reserve settings are finalized. Open intake. Proof ready Photos, condition notes, certs, and accessory counts support bids and checkout review. Open checks. Item page Bidders see reserve state, seller terms, condition proof, and pickup cues. Open auction detail. After close Won items move to pickup scheduling, order tracking, and release proof. Review pickup. Service timing Event cutoffs protect packing, pickup, and support expectations. Review timing. Issue window After purchase, reports use the event item proof and handoff record. Open report path.

Columbus Card Drop

Sealed lots, graded cards, watchers, hub pickup

Graded Card Drop

Reserve visible | bid history | seller docs

Retro Pickup Drop

Handheld bundles, console lots, local release

Hub Network

Service areas, intake capacity, pickup windows

Event Readiness

Featured lots need title, photos, category proof, reserve, seller terms, and pickup path before the event opens.
Watched inventory can move into a drop when buyer interest is high.
Event pages keep bids, pickup, seller intake, and support-report handoff together.

Seller Cutoffs

Intake closes before event start so item checks, photos, reserve, and packing status are complete.
Late items can roll into the next event instead of weakening the current event.
Seller dashboard should show which inventory is promotion-ready and proof-linked handoff status.

Buyer Reminders

Watchers get event reminders, ending-soon cues, and pickup-ready status.
Won lots move into order tracking with review and report gates.
Saved searches can become local event alerts when matching inventory enters an area.
Issue windows stay linked to event lot proof and release proofs after the close.

Current demo state

Events are walkable.

Timed drops, trade nights, watched lots, seller cutoffs, and pickup routing are visible across linked event and hub pages.

Future platform state

Launch-ready event needs.

Calendar subscriptions, reminders, event inventory locks, staff capacity, attendance limits, and auction status need connected services.