What problem does TapStock solve?+
A busy table should not mean fumbling through collector apps, spreadsheets, and notes. TapStock brings your inventory, asking prices, cost basis, available comps, and ledger into one clean dashboard so you can find the right details and keep the deal moving.
How do I get started?+
Create your account, add your inventory, activate your TapStock tags with your activation code, and link each tag to a card in your show inventory. Your table is ready for customers to tap.
Do I need to write or program NFC tags?+
No. TapStock hardware comes prepared for activation. Activate your tags in your account and assign your cards. Writing or rewriting NFC chips is not part of the customer workflow.
What does a customer see when they tap?+
Customers can view the assigned card’s details and your asking price on a compatible NFC-enabled phone without signing in. They can browse your table with fewer interruptions. Your costs, minimum prices, private notes, and ledger stay private.
Can I check comps without leaving my inventory?+
Yes. View available TCGplayer and JustTCG pricing side by side, with CardSight comparisons for graded cards when available. Sources are labeled, and links to TCGplayer and eBay let you check the market yourself. Coverage varies by card; references help you decide, and you control your asking price.
Can I track my costs and profit?+
Keep your cost basis alongside asking prices and comps, then review recorded sales and profit information in your dashboard and ledger. Accurate costs and transaction entries help you understand your margins; market estimates are not guaranteed sale prices.
What happens after a sale or trade?+
Record the sale or complete the trade in TapStock. Outgoing cards leave available inventory, their tags are released, and the deal goes into your ledger. Completed trades also add incoming cards to inventory. Payments for card deals are handled separately.
Can I use the same tag for another card?+
Yes. Once a tag is released, link it to another card in your inventory. You change the card assignment in TapStock; you do not need to rewrite the chip.
Does TapStock work on my phone?+
Yes. Use TapStock on your phone or computer, or install it to your phone’s home screen. Internet access is required. Vendor accounts currently use ChatGPT sign-in; customers viewing an assigned card do not need an account.