Mantel: Card Scanner & Prices

I have been on the app for just about two months now, and I absolutely love it. It’s nice to be able to connect with other collectors and not be overwhelmed with flippers/resellers who don’t have a clue about the hobby. I also love how engaged the Mantel team is in posting, commenting, and just being a part of the community they built. You can tell it was built out of passion and the love for collecting and just wanting to have a place to connect with folks who share similar interests.

I do wish the current ratings on the app reflected the “beta” stage it feels like it is in. Being unable to edit your profile/about me details and profile photo in the app after your initial sign up seems very archaic to me. Certain actions like those can only be done on the desktop/web page. In addition, it seems you can’t simply forward a post to another user within the app, you can literally only forward it through other means like whatsapp/texts. Opening a post to see comments also has a VERY noticeable lag. I like the idea of this being trading card/hobby specific, but I think the reviews are misleading as well as the product, for now, and will be until the app version literally works like todays modern social apps do.

Mantel’s new mobile app is exactly what the hobby has been missing! Unlike other platforms where negativity can take over, Mantel has built a truly positive, welcoming, and collector-focused space. Whether you’re into sports cards, TCG, memorabilia, or anything in between, the community here is second to none—friendly, knowledgeable, and actually passionate about collecting. The app itself is smooth, easy to navigate, and designed with collectors in mind. I love the Groups feature, which makes it easy to connect with like-minded collectors without the toxicity you find elsewhere. Discussions are insightful, trading is seamless, and the entire experience feels curated for true hobby enthusiasts rather than just another social media free-for-all. If you’re tired of the chaos and negativity in other collecting spaces, Mantel is a breath of fresh air. This is the future of online collecting communities, and I’m all in! 🚀