Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trading Card Database?

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How long has the site been around?

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Is the site free?

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How can I see everything that is available?

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What can I do to help?

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What else can I do to help?

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Are the cards listed for sale?

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Is there an app available?

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Is it ok to link back to the site?

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What is the best web browser to use for the site?

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What can I do about the ads?

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Do I need a PayPal account to sign up for ad-free?

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How can I advertise on TCDb?

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Does TCDb run any of the card shows listed?

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How do I register?

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Is it free to register?

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I tried registering, but never got a confirmation email. What should I do?

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I forgot my password. How do I log back in?

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I reset my password and still can't get in. What do I do?

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I changed my user name and now I can't log in. What do I do?

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How do I find a specific card in the database?

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How do I find all cards of one particular person?

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How do I find all cards of one particular team?

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Where are the inserts and parallels listed?

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How do I report an inaccuracy?

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What do all of the abbreviations mean (AU, SN, UER, etc)?

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The card says "Rookie" on it, but it's not denoted with "RC" in the database. Why?

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I have this card, but I don't know what it is. How can I find out?

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How do I add a card to the database?

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What is the difference between a variation and a printing error?

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Do you list cards with wrong backs?

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Do you list mis-cut cards?

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Are unlicensed/Broder, ACEO, or reprinted cards allowed to be listed?

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Do you list sketch cards?

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Do you list TCG/CCG cards (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc)?

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How often are the statistics on the Stats page updated?

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How do I scan my cards?

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How do I keep my scans from coming out crooked?

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Do you accept photographed images of cards?

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Why are scans preferred over photographs?

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I submitted some card images, how come they're not showing up on the site yet?

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How do I obtain image processing permissions?

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What do the colors mean in the Crop Help area?

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How can I submit a replacement image for a card?

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I modified an image, but the change didn't get reflected on the site. How come?

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Should graded/slabbed/top loaded cards be scanned in their holders?

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Does the site have a forum?

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What are the rules for posting in the forum?

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What do the colors mean in the forum?

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How can I post an image into the forum?

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How do you search the forums?

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Are giveaways allowed on the forum?

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What do some of the abbreviations used on the forum mean?

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How do I add a set to the database?

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How should sets be categorized?

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How do I categorize a set that seems to fit multiple categories?

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What is the naming convention for cross-promotional sets?

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What if an insert matches the design of a different release, should it be listed under the set it was inserted into or under the release it matches?

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How do I add a checklist to the database?

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Is it ok to add partial checklists?

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How should card numbers be inputted for sets?

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How should cards be ordered in a checklist?

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What is the character limit for the Name, Team, and Note2 fields?

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Is it ok to add entries for newspaper cards?

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Is it ok to add entries for photographs?

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Is it ok to add entries for playing cards?

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Is it ok to add entries for pocket schedules?

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Is it ok to add entries for postcards?

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Is it ok to add entries for stamped buybacks?

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Is it ok to add entries for uncut sheets?

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Is it ok to add entries for other types of collectibles?

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How do the sample cards for sets get chosen?

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Should header cards be listed along with the other cards in the set or as a separate insert?

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How do I browse the database by name?

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How do I edit the name associated with a card?

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What is the character limit of the Name field?

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What is a PID?

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How do I find the PID of a name?

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How do I add a name?

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Should inanimate objects be added (trophies, stadiums, etc.)?

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How do I link multiple names to a single card?

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How do I combine names?

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How do I delete names?

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How do I separate names?

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How do I edit the date of birth and bio information associated with a name?

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How do I edit the current team associated with a name?

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How do I add an alias to a name?

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Should names be inputted into checklists as they're printed on the cards themselves?

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How do you flag a player as being in the Hall of Fame?

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What are the guidelines for selecting a name's sample image?

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How do I browse the database by team?

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How do I add a team association to a card?

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How do I edit the team associated with a card?

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What is the character limit of the Team field?

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What is a TID?

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How do I find the TID of a team?

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How do I add a team?

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How do I link multiple teams to a single card?

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If the uniform pictured doesn't match the team listed on the card, which team goes in the database?

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What is the hierarchy for assigning teams to cards?

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What are the rules and guidelines for note and glossary entries?

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When do I use PRXXX vs. SNXXX for print runs?

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When do I use UER instead of noting in the trivia section?

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How can I propose a new feature?

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How can I browse what features have been proposed?

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How can I vote on features I'd like to see implemented?

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How often are new features added to the site?

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How can I see what new features have been added?

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What are the points for?

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How do you earn points?

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Are points awarded for replacing images of cards?

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How are prices on this site determined?

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How do I submit the price for a card?

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Do I have to submit prices both at the card level and in my collection?

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I found a price on the site that is not correct. What do I do?

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Are there any other free sites where I can find out what my cards are worth?

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I have an error card with one player on front and a different player's info on back. Is this rare and how much is it worth?

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What currency are the prices listed in?

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What are the guidelines for submitting pricing to the site?

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The site says my collection is worth $____. Is it really worth that much?

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Is the Random Card of the Day really random?

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How do you comment on the Random Card of the Day?

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What are the guidelines for writing a Card of the Day comment?

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How do I add a single card to my collection?

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How do I add cards to my collection by set?

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How do I add cards to my collection by player/person?

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How do I add cards to my collection by team?

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How do I add consecutive cards to my collection at once?

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How do I add comments to the cards in my collection?

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What do the colors and symbols mean in my collection?

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What is the difference between a "collection", "wantlist", and "for sale/trade list"?

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What does "no status" mean?

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Is it possible to use this site for trading?

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How do I go about finding trade partners?

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How do I contact another site member to propose a trade?

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What are some best practices to know about online trading?

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What does PWE mean?

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How do I turn trading off?

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Is it possible to edit feedback?

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How often can I run a Trade Matching report?

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How do I leave feedback for a trade?

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When is it appropriate to leave negative feedback?

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Is it possible to have negative feedback removed from my profile?

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How do I propose a transaction?

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How do I add cards to a transaction?

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How do I remove cards from a transaction?

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My partner's proposal has been stuck on "countering" for a while, is it possible to delete it?

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My trading partner and I accepted a trade, but now we want to cancel it. How do we cancel?

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What does the "Publish Details" option do?

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How do I remove a transaction that will not be completed?

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What does the "Problem" transaction status do?

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What are user lists?

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How do I create a list?

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How do I add cards to my list?

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How do I share my list with others?

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