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Resources for card dealers

Practical guides on inventory management, pricing strategy, and growing a profitable collectibles business.

The Best Card Scanner Apps in 2026: Honest Comparison for Dealers and Collectors

A practical comparison of the top card scanner apps in 2026 — including Magic, Pokemon, and multi-TCG options. What each is good for, what each gets wrong, and which to pick.

April 18, 2026Read →

Grading & Valuation10 min read

Card Grading App: What Dealers Need Before Sending to PSA, BGS, or CGC

A dealer's guide to card grading apps — what pre-grading tools can and cannot tell you, how to pick grading candidates from bulk, and where identification apps fit in the workflow.

April 18, 2026Read →

Business Growth15 min read

How to Become a Card Dealer: The Practical Path from Collector to Pro

A realistic roadmap for becoming a trading card dealer — what skills you need, how to source your first inventory, and the systems that separate pros from hobbyists.

April 18, 2026Read →

Business8 min read

Best Software for Card Dealers: Tools That Actually Understand Your Business

Discover the best software for card dealers selling across eBay, Shopify, and card shows. Compare inventory, listing, pricing, and POS tools built for TCG.

April 12, 2026Read →

Operations9 min read

How to Prevent Double Selling Trading Cards Across Multiple Marketplaces

Learn how to prevent double selling trading cards when listing on eBay, Shopify, and in-store. Practical strategies to protect your reputation and profits.

April 12, 2026Read →

Inventory Management9 min read

TCG Collection Tracker: How to Manage Inventory Across Every Sales Channel

A practical guide to using a TCG collection tracker for multi-channel selling. Stop losing money to overselling, pricing drift, and invisible costs.

April 12, 2026Read →

Inventory Management9 min read

Why Every TCG Seller Needs a Dedicated Inventory Tracking App (Not Another Spreadsheet)

Spreadsheets break when your collection grows. Learn why a tcg inventory tracking app beats Excel for pricing, syncing, and scaling your card business.

April 12, 2026Read →

Guides9 min read

What to Look for in Trading Card Inventory Management Software

A dealer's guide to choosing trading card inventory management software. The features that matter, the deal-breakers to avoid, and how to find the right fit.

April 12, 2026Read →

Inventory Management6 min read

Card Games Inventory Management: How Dealers Track Multi-Game Collections

Managing inventory across multiple trading card games — Pokemon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more — requires specialized tools. Here is how professional card game dealers do it.

April 9, 2026Read →

Game-Specific7 min read

Magic: The Gathering Card Values — How to Price and Track MTG Cards

MTG card values are complex: treatments, reprints, and format legality all affect price. Learn how Magic dealers track card values and manage inventory at scale.

April 9, 2026Read →

Game-Specific6 min read

Pokemon Card Values: How to Check What Your Cards Are Worth in 2026

Learn how Pokemon card values are determined, why prices change, and how dealers use InVelocity to track live TCGPlayer market prices across their entire inventory.

April 9, 2026Read →

Game-Specific7 min read

Pokemon TCG Cards: A Dealer's Guide to Scanning, Valuing, and Selling

Everything Pokemon TCG card dealers need to know about scanning collections, tracking card values, listing on eBay, and scaling their card business with the right tools.

April 9, 2026Read →

AI & Technology7 min read

Stop Typing Card Names One by One: How a Card Identification App Saves Dealers Hours Every Week

A card identification app lets TCG dealers snap photos and get instant card details. List faster, price accurately, and reclaim your evenings.

April 4, 2026Read →

Marketplace Selling8 min read

eBay Inventory Sync Tool: Stop Overselling and Start Scaling Your Card Business

An eBay inventory sync tool keeps stock accurate across eBay, Shopify, and in-person sales. No more overselling, no more manual updates.

April 4, 2026Read →

Marketplace Selling7 min read

Photo to eBay Listing in Under 60 Seconds: The Tool TCG Dealers Actually Need

Turn card photos into complete eBay listings instantly. Skip the manual data entry and list TCG inventory faster than ever.

April 4, 2026Read →

Inventory Management8 min read

Trading Card Inventory Scanner: How Dealers Are Processing Collections in Hours, Not Days

A trading card inventory scanner turns card photos into priced inventory entries. Process collections faster and stop losing money to slow cataloging.

April 4, 2026Read →

Game-Specific8 min read

Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Identification from Photo: A Dealer's Guide to Faster Inventory

Identify Yu-Gi-Oh! cards instantly from photos. Get set, rarity, variant, and market price in seconds instead of manual database searches.

April 4, 2026Read →

Game-Specific11 min read

AI Card Scanner for Pokemon Cards: How to Scan and List Your Collection

Discover how AI card scanners work for Pokemon TCG — snap a photo, get instant identification, and list cards faster than manual entry.

March 28, 2026Read →

Business Growth11 min read

The Fastest Way to List Trading Cards on eBay in 2026

Stop spending 5 minutes per listing. Learn the fastest methods to list trading cards on eBay — from bulk tools to AI-powered photo-to-listing workflows.

March 28, 2026Read →

Inventory Management12 min read

How to Identify Trading Cards from Photos: AI-Powered Card Recognition

Learn how AI card scanners identify trading cards from photos — from basic camera tips to how InVelocity's multi-stage identification pipeline works.

March 28, 2026Read →

eBay & Selling11 min read

How to Sell Trading Cards on eBay: The Complete Dealer's Guide

Everything card dealers need to know about selling on eBay — listings, pricing, shipping, fees, and how to build a high-performing seller account.

February 10, 2026Read →

Pricing & Markets26 min read

TCGPlayer Market Price Explained — Definition, Calculation, and When It's Wrong (2026)

TCGPlayer Market Price definition, calculation methodology, and dealer rules for when to trust it vs override it. Includes a Low vs Mid vs Market comparison table and the official TCGPlayer Market Price explanation card dealers need.

February 8, 2026Read →

Business Growth10 min read

How to Start a Trading Card Dealing Business in 2026

A practical step-by-step guide to starting a profitable trading card dealing business — from sourcing your first inventory to setting up your systems.

February 5, 2026Read →

Pricing & Markets11 min read

How to Price Trading Cards: The Definitive Guide for Dealers

Learn how professional card dealers price their inventory — TCGPlayer market price, eBay comps, condition adjustments, and profit margin strategies.

February 3, 2026Read →

Inventory Management9 min read

The Complete Guide to Trading Card Inventory Management in 2026

Everything you need to know about managing a trading card inventory professionally — from tracking systems to pricing strategies to eBay sync.

February 1, 2026Read →

Selling Guides12 min read

How to List Cards on TCGPlayer: Step-by-Step Guide for New Sellers

Complete guide to listing trading cards on TCGPlayer. Account setup, pricing strategy, shipping settings, and tips to move cards faster as a new seller.

April 1, 2025Read →

Selling Guides10 min read

TCGPlayer vs eBay for Selling Pokemon Cards: Which Platform Wins?

Detailed comparison of TCGPlayer vs eBay for selling Pokemon and trading cards. Fees, buyer base, which cards sell better where, and how to use both.

March 25, 2025Read →

Grading & Authentication11 min read

Pokemon Card Grading Guide: PSA, BGS, CGC — Which Service and When It's Worth It

Complete guide to Pokemon card grading. When to grade, PSA vs BGS vs CGC differences, expected price multipliers, and how to submit cards for grading.

March 18, 2025Read →

Selling Guides10 min read

Best Place to Sell Pokemon Cards in 2025: eBay vs TCGPlayer vs Local

Compare eBay, TCGPlayer, local game stores, and Facebook Marketplace for selling Pokemon cards. Fees, speed, and which platform fits your cards best.

March 11, 2025Read →

Pricing Guides9 min read

How to Price Pokemon Cards: A Complete Guide for Dealers and Collectors

Learn how to accurately price Pokemon cards using TCGPlayer, eBay sold data, and condition grading. Covers every card type from commons to special illustration rares.

March 4, 2025Read →

Selling Guides10 min read

How to Sell Bulk Pokemon Cards: A Dealer's Complete Guide

Learn how to sort, price, and sell bulk Pokemon cards profitably. From separating commons to bulk lots on eBay and TCGPlayer — everything dealers need to move bulk fast.

February 11, 2025Read →

Tools & Software8 min read

CollX vs Ludex vs InVelocity: Which Card Scanning App is Best for Dealers?

Honest comparison of CollX, Ludex, and InVelocity for trading card dealers. We break down scanning accuracy, inventory management, eBay integration, and pricing — so you can pick the right tool.

February 4, 2025Read →

Pricing & Fees8 min read

TCGPlayer Fees Explained: What Card Dealers Actually Pay in 2025

A complete breakdown of TCGPlayer seller fees — referral fees, payment processing, Direct fees, Pro plan costs, and how to calculate your real take-home on every sale.

January 28, 2025Read →

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