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Seller Stories

Celebrating the sellers at the heart of the trading card game community.

Share Your Story
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Real Sellers. Real Stories.

Behind every card sold is a seller with a story. Seller Stories is our way of recognizing the local game stores and online sellers who bring the TCG community to life.

Through written articles and video features, Seller Stories shines a light on the people who make the TCGplayer Marketplace possible –– and gives them a platform to share their journey with the entire community.

Who Can Apply?

Seller Stories is open to brick-and-mortar stores and online sellers on the TCGplayer Marketplace. To be featured, you must:

Be a current seller on the Marketplace

Maintain a 99.5% feedback rating

Participate in a 60-minute Zoom interview

Provide consent for your story to be shared across our platforms

Embody TCGplayer Core Values

We aim to feature a wide range of experiences –– whether you're a store owner from a marginalized community, someone who turned to selling as a way to navigate a personal hardship, or a lifelong collector who found an unexpected career path in the TCG industry. There's no one way to be a seller: tell us your way.

Why Share Your Story?

By participating in Seller Stories, you will:

  • Gain visibility across the TCG community.
  • Inspire fellow sellers and game stores by sharing your unique path in the industry.
  • Build a stronger connection with your customers and community by letting them see the people and passion behind the cards. 
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Apply For Seller Stories

Interested in being featured? Sign up to share your journey. If selected, we’ll work with you to tell your story through a blog article or video feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seller Stories?

A program that spotlights TCGplayer sellers –– both online and in-store –– through blog articles and videos.

Where are Seller Stories published?

Seller Stories are published on the TCGplayer Seller Blog and TCGplayer Seller YouTube. We also share them on our social media channels, emails, and in the Seller Portal. 

What kinds of sellers are featured?

We aim to feature a wide range of experiences –– whether you're a store owner from a marginalized community, someone who turned to selling as a way to navigate a personal hardship, or a lifelong collector who found an unexpected career path in the TCG industry.

How are sellers selected?

Our team reviews all applications and selects sellers based on eligibility, alignment with TCGplayer Core Values, and the uniqueness of their story. We aim to feature a diverse range of experiences across the Marketplace.

Does it cost anything?

No. If chosen, being featured is completely free for eligible sellers.

When will I know if I’ve been selected?

Applications are kept in an ongoing pool that our team regularly reviews, so you may be selected even long after applying. If we’d like to feature you, we’ll reach out directly.

Does TCGplayer also reach out to sellers for Seller Stories?

Yes. While we encourage sellers to apply, TCGplayer also proactively reaches out to sellers and stores we’d like to feature. This helps us ensure a wide range of stories are represented across the community.

What do I need to do if I get selected?

We’ll reach out to you if you’re selected! If chosen for an article, you will then participate in a 60-minute Zoom interview with us. If chosen for a video, you can expect an initial Zoom interview and then a day-long video shoot in your store. You are required to provide consent for the use of your story in promotional materials, on social media, or other platforms.

Apply for Seller Stories

Share Your Story