whatnot-break-operations

name	whatnot-break-operations
description	Use when participating in or running Whatnot card breaks. Break math, payout structure, and platform fees.

Whatnot Break Operations

Whatnot breaks: live-stream box-opening with chat-based card claims. Platform takes 8%. Break operators retain 30-50% margin.

Break formats

1. Random team break: random teams assigned by spin
2. Pick-your-team break: bidders pick teams pre-stream
3. Mystery box break: hidden contents, mix of opens
4. Personal break: single buyer breaks for themselves
5. Group break: multiple buyers share box cost

Break math

Cost analysis per box:

• Box wholesale: $X
• Platform fee (Whatnot 8%): $X × 0.08
• Shipping (averaged $5-15 per slot): variable
• Break operator margin (20-50%): target gross margin
• Customer pays per slot: total / slots

Operator setup

1. Whatnot Creator account approval
2. Streaming setup: OBS or similar; multi-cam for unboxing
3. Card stock for inventory
4. Live chat moderation
5. Post-break shipping coordination
6. Customer communication for non-pulls

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Used in Break tool (one of CardPrepAI's tools).