How to bulk import cards from CSV or spreadsheet files

Prepare the file

• Keep one row per card or card group.
• Include box and location columns when the source already knows physical storage.
• Use clear headers for year, set, player, character, card number, variant, value, cost, condition, and notes.
• Keep image URLs in dedicated front and back image columns when available.

Run the import

1. 1

   Open Upload Cards

   HomeUpload Cards

   On Hobby, start from Home or from the Collection upload control.

2. 2

   Select a fallback box

   Fallback box

   Rows without box data go here. Use a Review box if the file is messy.

3. 3

   Upload the file

   Import CardsBrowse

   Choose the CSV, TSV, TXT, or XLSX file and let Wax Cache parse available columns.

4. 4

   Review accepted columns

   Accepted columns

   Confirm that identity, storage, value, and media columns are mapped the way you expect.

5. 5

   Import and audit

   Import CardsCollection

   Open the imported box, search several known cards, and export a backup after large imports.

Avoid common import mistakes

• Do not import thousands of cards into a vague box if the source file has better storage data.
• Do not mix sports and TCG-specific fields into one ambiguous column when separate columns would be clearer.
• Do not assume values, conditions, or images are right until you spot-check samples.