Bulk Import Workflow

Bulk Import Guide for Shopify TCG Stores

Learn how to bulk import TCG cards and sealed products into Shopify using TCG Importer, including selecting products, setting pricing rules, importing images, adding inventory, publishing to sales channels, and keeping your store organized at scale.

Main App Feature

Bulk Import Overview

Bulk importing is one of the fastest ways to build a complete Shopify TCG catalogue without manually creating every product yourself.

TCG Importer lets you select multiple cards or sealed products, configure your import rules, and create Shopify products with pricing, images, inventory, SEO-friendly data, tags, collections, and optional sales channel publishing.

Import cards and sealed products into Shopify quickly.
Apply pricing rules during import.
Add inventory quantity, SKU, barcode, and product weight.
Import product images automatically.
Publish products to selected Shopify sales channels.

Selecting Products to Import

Start by browsing a category, set, or sealed product type, then select the items you want to import.

Select one item for a quick import.
Select multiple items to create products in bulk.
Use filters and search to narrow down large sets.
Review selected products before running the import.

For larger imports, it is usually better to import in focused batches by set, category, or product type rather than importing everything at once.

Pricing Rules During Bulk Import

Pricing rules let you control how prices are calculated before products are created in Shopify.

Use base market pricing where available.
Apply an optional markup percentage.
Use manual pricing when you want full control.
Use safety nets to protect minimum prices for live pricing products.
Use rounding settings to keep storefront prices clean.

Example Bulk Pricing Workflow

Base price $10.00

Markup rule 20%

Final imported price $12.00

For a deeper breakdown of pricing logic, visit the Pricing Guide.

Inventory Quantity

Quantity controls how much stock is added to Shopify when products are imported.

Quantity is set per card or per sealed product.
Default quantity is usually set to 0 so users can choose stock intentionally.
Inventory is assigned to a Shopify location.
Stores need the required inventory permissions for quantity syncing.

If quantity does not update, make sure the app has inventory and location permissions approved in Shopify.

SKU & Barcode

SKU and barcode values are set per item because every card or sealed product may need a unique inventory identifier.

Use SKU for internal inventory tracking.
Use barcode for scanning, POS, and fulfilment workflows.
Leave these blank if your store does not use SKU or barcode tracking.
For bulk workflows, prepare SKU/barcode rules before importing large batches.

Product Images

TCG Importer can import product images into Shopify during product creation.

Images help improve conversion rates.
Images make products easier to identify in Shopify admin.
Card and sealed product images help customers trust the listing.
You can disable image import when you want to use your own photos.

Sales Channels

Sales channel publishing lets you choose where imported products should be available after they are created.

Choose selected Shopify sales channels during import.
Publish products to online store where appropriate.
Keep products as drafts if they need review first.
Use sales channels carefully when running large imports.

For large imports, many stores prefer importing as draft first, checking the products, then publishing once everything looks correct.

Metafields & Product Details

TCG Importer can add useful product details to Shopify using metafields and structured product data.

Card condition can be stored as a product metafield.
Rarity can be stored where available.
Trading card package information can be added for sealed products.
Category information helps Shopify understand the product type.

Shopify category attributes and custom metafields are different systems. TCG Importer can write custom metafields, but Shopify’s native category attribute behaviour may depend on the store’s Shopify setup.

Bulk Import Best Practices

Bulk importing works best when you import in organised batches and review your configuration before creating large amounts of products.

Start with a small test import before importing a large set.
Use clear SKUs if you plan to manage inventory through Shopify.
Use quantity carefully so stock levels remain accurate.
Review pricing rules before importing expensive cards.
Use drafts when importing products that need manual review.
Use collections to keep your storefront organized.

View Pricing Guide Back to User Guide