1. Coming Soon: Quicklist+
TCGplayer shared exclusive information about the future of our tools and programs and the highlights of 2023 at GAMA, the largest gathering of hobby game industry professionals. Here’s our recap.
TCGplayer shared exclusive information about the future of our tools and programs and the highlights of 2023 at GAMA, the largest gathering of hobby game industry professionals. Here’s our recap.
1. Coming Soon: Quicklist+
The news: We’re launching Quicklist+ this year, a new and improved Quicklist.
What this means for you: We listened to your feedback and we’re now working on a new Quicklist interface, focused on real set detection, speed to list, core stability, and flexibility for various workflows.
Tell me more: We're integrating the Roca algorithm to not only enhance accuracy but also significantly boost the capability to identify sets.
2. Disney Lorcana Added to Roca by TCGplayer
The news: We’re adding support for Disney Lorcana for Roca by TCGplayer.
What this means for you: In the second quarter, you will be able to sort and alphabetize your Disney Lorcana cards with the Magic: The Gathering & Pokémon Roca machines.
Tell me more: We’re committed to continuing to add new product line support for Roca in the future. If you’re interested in learning more, schedule a call with our representative.
3. More Buyers, More TCGs
The news: In 2023, TCGplayer experienced a significant increase in buyers compared to 2022.
What this means for you: We are actively prioritizing and showcasing product lines that align with our buyers' interests, making it easier than ever for customers to access desired products for deck completion or new set purchases.
Tell me more: Since GAMA last year, we have successfully added six new TCGs onto the TCGplayer Marketplace. This expansion has attracted a fresh wave of shoppers to our platform, contributing to the overall growth and diversity of the TCGplayer community. In 2024, we are continuing to add more buyers and trading cards games to the Marketplace, while also continuing to expand publisher and distributor relationships.
4. Empowering Sellers with a New Seller Experience Team
The news: TCGplayer introduced a dedicated Seller Experience team in 2023, uniting cross-functional leaders from Customer Experience, Seller Growth and Success, and Marketing teams.
What this means for you: This team is committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by our sellers, with a focus on enhancing the overall value delivered. This means more resources, improved processes, fair and clear policies, and relevant technologies.
Tell me more: As part of our commitment to seller success, we've launched the Growth Acceleration Program. This initiative aims to help sellers grow their businesses and boost sales on the Marketplace and in local game stores. Our Seller Growth and Success Team provides personalized guidance and creates tailored business plans to drive seller growth and increase sales. If you’re interested in the Growth and Acceleration Program, enroll here.
TCGplayer Seminars: In Summary
- Accelerating Online: TCG Growth Strategies for the Emerging Seller
- Innovative strategies to boost your online TCG business, from expanding your inventory to streamlining fulfillment workflows.
- Check out the recap of the seminar.
- How To Optimize Your Labor and Increase Sales With Robotics
- Common use cases, key benefits, and how to earn a positive return on investment with robotic TCG automation for your business.
- Check out the recap of the seminar.
Programs and Tools TCGplayer Showcased At GAMA
- Roca by TCGplayer
Image recognition and automation technology that quickly sorts and alphabetizes your Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, or Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.
- Autonomously sort and index 1,000 cards in just two hours
- Labor cost savings of up to 80%
- Digitize and upload inventory to TCGplayer or eBay
- BinderPOS
BinderPOS is a point-of-sale and inventory management software designed for collectibles.
- Manage in-store and online inventory with ease
- Utilize multiple sales channels
- Expansive database for industry-leading prices and a comprehensive catalog
- Live dashboards and custom reports
- Direct by TCGplayer
Fulfillment service that handles every aspect of your online orders.- Increase your visibility and order volume
- We package and ship your online orders to save your business time and money
- We take care of the fulfillment, verification, shipping, and customer service
- TCGplayer Pro
Tools made to grow your business and increase efficiency.- Create rules and update prices based on industry-leading data
- Streamline in-store shopping experience by using our Kiosk to display your inventory
- Build your own customizable site and sell to customers around the world
Interested in any of these retail solutions? Sign up here.