BoothQueue

BoothQueue is a virtual queuing service for card vendors and artists at conventions. It lets guests scan a QR code to claim a spot, freeing them to walk the floor while waiting. The system sends text notifications when guests are five away, next, and ready to be served, and allows vendors to move specific guests to the front for large purchases or commissions.

The pricing model includes a one-time setup fee of $149 and an event pass of $99 per event covering up to 300 guests. After the first 300 guests, additional guests cost 25 cents each. There are no subscriptions or minimums, and payment is made only when an event occurs.

The process involves three steps: a guest scans the QR code to claim a spot in about fifteen seconds, walks the floor while receiving text updates, and the vendor calls the next guest with a single tap. Vendors can also prioritize specific guests for large purchases or commissions by moving them to the front of the line.

Vendors can customize the signup questions, configure the wording of every text, and set the instructions guests see. The system also allows vendors to cap the day's slots, which causes the line to close itself automatically.

The service requires no app or hardware beyond a printed QR code on the table. Any phone with a camera is sufficient for guests to scan the code and claim their spot.

BoothQueue is built by Jake Browne, the author of Mana Club and a former Magic: the Gathering strategist. The company is located in Denver, Colorado, and operates as a service of DEFINITELY NOT AN LLC LLC.

The system sends text notifications that ride the cell network, meaning dead venue wifi does not affect the delivery of messages to guests.

Vendors can ask guests what they are bringing at signup, such as an item-value range or a commission type, to help plan the table before the guest arrives.

At the end of the event, vendors can export every name and email as a CSV file. The system also builds a follow-up list automatically while the vendor works.

Every guest receives one thank-you text the next day, after which the system goes silent. Numbers are never reused, never sold, and never marketed to third parties.

The Trustburn rating is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. The company has been operating since at least 2026, as indicated by the copyright date on their website.

Some reviewers praise the ability to free up guests to roam the convention floor while waiting. Others note that the system allows vendors to prioritize large purchases or commissions effectively.

The business offers a live status page for guests, priority bumps, CSV export, and a next-day goodbye text as part of their standard features. Volume pricing is available for running a show with multiple booths.

To get started, vendors can fill out a form on the website providing their name, email, and event details. The team replies from [email protected], usually the same day, to build the line to order.

You can reach BoothQueue by e-mail at [email protected].