New to live diecast shows? Here's how buying from Cast's Garage works.
How do I buy from a Cast's Garage live show?
Shows go live on Whatnot every Tuesday at 7:30 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM Central. Follow Cast's Garage and you'll get a notification the moment a show starts. During the stream you can bid on auction lots or grab a "buy it now" item. Checkout is handled securely inside Whatnot, so you never enter payment details on a live video.
Do I need a Whatnot account?
Yes. Bidding and buy-it-now both run through Whatnot, so you'll need a free Whatnot account. It takes a minute to set up, and your payment and shipping details are stored securely with Whatnot, not with us.
What if I can't make a live show?
Shop the Vinted closet any time — it keeps diecast at a fixed price year-round between streams, and offers are welcome. Following on Whatnot also means you'll be notified for the next drop so you don't miss it.
How does shipping work?
Every order ships tracked, and multiple wins from the same show are combined into one package to save on postage. Each car is wrapped and packed so it arrives in the same condition it left the shelf.
How are the cars packaged and protected?
Carded cars are protected from bending and crushing, and loose cars are wrapped so nothing rattles in transit. The box is packed snug so the casting can't move — the goal is that it reaches you exactly as shown on the show.
What do "chase," "Treasure Hunt," and "Real Riders" mean?
Those are collector terms for the rarer, more sought-after castings featured on the shows. New to the hobby? The Hobby Hub guides explain each one in plain English, so you know exactly what you're bidding on.
Are live shows really cheaper than retail?
Live auctions run with no reserve, so live-only lots can land well under resale value. That's the whole appeal of catching a show live instead of buying after the fact.
