If you’re interested in talking to your local game store about becoming a CDD, or you’re a shop owner looking to apply, qualifications are made easy! First, the store must have a traditional Brick-and-Mortar retail location. Second, the store needs to be open for regular business hours of 35 hours a week. If the store meets these qualifications, the next step is to contact to their distributor to complete the application.
Upper Deck’s Authorized US Distributors are GTS, Southern Hobby, and Magazine Exchange.
Why become a Certified Diamond Dealer?
– Access to carrying Upper Deck products is limited exclusively to Certified Diamond Dealers, mitigating competition from non-traditional channels and, therefore, protecting your business.
– Guaranteed customer care for consumers of Certified Diamond Dealers only.
– Featured on Upper Deck Organized Play Event Finder and Receive Organized Play Events Support.
– Co-op and asset distribution (direct mailers and digital banners).
– Receive an invitation to the Upper Deck Certified Diamond Dealer Conference, an industry-leading conference tailored to support your business prosper.
– First access to product information, and priority access to sell products or exclusive hobby product options different from mass retail.
– There are no minimum order nor exclusivity requirements.
– Order from a selection of Authorized Distributors in your territory.
– Access to order full portfolio of Upper Deck products, but not required to commit to all products.
Top Tips to Get Approved
– Accessible by having a traditional brick-and-mortar retail location
– Open to customers a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Interested in becoming a Certified Diamond Dealer? Let us know by completing your information: