Kiosk + QR Intake: Stop Losing Show Demand
How to capture buyer intent at card shows using QR codes and kiosk mode — and convert walk-away demand into trades.
The Show Demand Problem
Card shows generate massive buyer intent. Hundreds of collectors browse tables, ask questions, and flip through binders. But most of that intent walks out the door. Sellers have no systematic way to capture what buyers want, follow up after the show, or convert interest into trades.
The result: sellers estimate they lose 60-80% of interested buyers at every show. That is demand that existed, was expressed, and evaporated because there was no capture mechanism.
QR Poster Intake
CollectIQ QR posters are printable, branded intake forms that buyers can access by scanning a QR code. No app download, no account creation — just scan, describe what you want, set a budget, and submit.
The QR poster links to your workspace's public intake page. Submissions become buyer requests in your CollectIQ inbox. MatchRuns trigger automatically. By the time the buyer has walked to the next table, you might already have a MatchPack ready.
Posters are generated from your portal — customizable with your shop name, logo, and show name. Print them at any size and place them at your booth, register, or entrance.
Kiosk Mode
For high-traffic setups, CollectIQ offers a kiosk mode — a full-screen, touch-friendly intake form designed for shared devices like iPads at your register or booth table.
Kiosk mode auto-resets after each submission, supports guided form flow, and tracks submissions by show/event. It works offline with queued submission when connectivity is spotty (common at convention centers).
Combined with QR posters, kiosks create a two-channel intake system: passive (QR for browsers) and active (kiosk for engaged buyers).
Converting Show Demand
Captured show demand flows through the same CollectIQ trade loop as any other request. MatchRuns execute against your inventory. MatchPacks group results. SecureTrade manages the offer and fulfillment lifecycle.
The key difference: show demand is time-sensitive. Buyers are excited and ready to act. CollectIQ automatically prioritizes recent show submissions and can trigger immediate notifications, letting you send offers while the buyer is still at the event.
TradeGraph insights show you which shows generate the most demand, which categories convert best, and where your inventory has gaps. This data improves your booth strategy, sourcing decisions, and show selection.
Setup Checklist
1. Generate QR posters from your portal (Portal → QR Poster). 2. Print at least 3 copies — booth table, banner, and register. 3. Set up a kiosk device if you have a spare tablet. 4. Enable show mode before the event to tag all submissions. 5. Review MatchPacks during the show for real-time offers.