Tools & gear
Listings sell faster when the picture is sharp and the price is honest. This page covers the software we use to check value and the gear that makes a card look like itself — not a yellow rectangle in a basement.
Only programs with a verified public affiliate or referral offer get an affiliate-style button. Everything else is a regular official link.
Sales comps, collection tracking, charts, deals, and alerts. Plans start at $9.99/month (Starter), $24.99 (Premium), with an Unlimited tier. Official affiliate application asks for at least two audience links. Recurring commission percentage is provided after approval — it is not published on the form page.
Market MoversWidely used for ladders and market data. Custom partnerships exist, but we did not find a self-serve signup or published rate. Official support article about “affiliate relationships” describes Card Ladder’s own marketplace links, not a publisher program.
Card LadderLudex is a scanner app; its partners page lists Ludex’s own partners, not an open publisher program. The Collectors / PSA app has partner promo codes for approved affiliates, but no published DIY commission schedule.
A small lightbox or two soft lights, a clean background, and (for catalog work) a flatbed scanner will cover most eBay and Whatnot needs. Epson photo scanners are a common hobby choice and are easy to buy through Amazon or B&H.
B&H’s official affiliate page advertises 8% commission on 3,000+ preferred-brand products, with the possibility of a higher rate based on performance. Cookie length is not stated on that page. A May 2026 third-party writeup cited 2–8% and a 60-hour cookie — confirm in your Impact/B&H dashboard once approved.
Shop B&HConvenient when you already know the SKU. Amazon Associates pays by category (for example 4% on “All Other Categories,” 3% on many sports/home items, 2.5% on PCs). Attribution is a 24-hour session, with items added to cart remaining eligible if purchased within 89 days.
Shop Amazon gearGood for used light kits and scanners. eBay Partner Network’s official trading-cards examples use a 3% rate; other categories have their own rates. Qualifying clicks generally need a Buy It Now purchase within 24 hours (auctions: bid within 24 hours and win within 10 days).
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