Vault Line Cards & Collectibles · B2B Resource Hub
Everything you need
to run your business
the right way.
The B2B Resource Hub is a free, maintained reference library for collectors, resellers, and shop owners. From forming your LLC to finding authorized distributors — it's all here in one place.
26+
Authorized distributors
7
Product lines covered
3
Manufacturer programs
50+
States & regions mapped
What's inside
Sourcing
Distributor Directory
26+ authorized US distributors for Pokémon, MTG, One Piece, Flesh & Blood, Bushiroad, Comics, and Funko — with phone numbers, websites, emails, and product badges.
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Publisher Programs
Manufacturer Programs
WPN, Play Pokémon, and Konami OTS — what each program gets you, what you need to qualify, and where to apply. Unlock promo cards, tournament support, and store locator listings.
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Business Formation
Setting Up Your LLC
State-by-state LLC formation guide, registered agent requirements, EIN application, operating agreements, and separating your business and personal finances from day one.
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Tax & Compliance
Sales Tax & Resale Permits
How to get your resale certificate, collect and remit sales tax, handle nexus across multiple states, and stay compliant as your business grows.
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Shipping & Logistics
Shipping & Insurance
Carrier rate comparisons (USPS, UPS, FedEx), how to insure high-value card shipments, packing best practices for graded slabs, and negotiating commercial rates.
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Selling Platforms
Platform Guide & Fee Calculator
eBay, TCGPlayer, PWCC, Whatnot, and Shopify — fee structures, payout timelines, audience fit, and when to use each. Know your margins before you list.
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Grading
Grading Guide: PSA, BGS & CGC
Service level comparisons, turnaround times, current pricing, how to submit, and how to evaluate whether a card is worth grading based on current pop reports and sale prices.
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Tools & Tech
Website & Business Tools
Shopify setup, Google Workspace, PO box services, accounting software, inventory management, and the tech stack we use to run Vault Line — vetted and explained.
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Arbitrage
Arbitrage & Pricing Intel
How to spot undervalued product, read TCGPlayer and eBay sold data, factor in platform fees and shipping, and know when to hold vs. sell sealed product.
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Built by collectors, for collectors.
Everything in this hub is maintained by the Vault Line team. We've gone through the distributor approvals, LLC formation, and platform fee structures ourselves — so you don't have to piece it together from Reddit threads. This is the resource we wish existed when we started.
Getting started checklist
Form your LLC and get your EIN
Obtain your state resale certificate
Open a business bank account
Apply to authorized distributors
Register for manufacturer programs
Set up your storefront or marketplace accounts
Understand your platform fees and margins
Learn grading basics before submitting cards