Inspiration Born from Passion

The world of Trading Card Games (TCG) is filled with the excitement of battles, the joy of collecting, and the community spirit of trading. However, beneath this vibrant ecosystem lies the intricate and often daunting task of inventory management. Recognizing the need for innovation in this space, we embarked on a mission. Our goal? To create a solution that caters specifically to the nuanced demands of TCG businesses. Thus, the concept of the The Super Sorter was conceived.

Identifying the Gap

The challenges of TCG inventory management were evident. Retailers, ranging from local hobby shops to expansive online platforms, grappled with the cumbersome process of sorting, cataloging, and organizing thousands of cards. The available solutions were either manually intensive or lacked the sophistication necessary for TCG-specific sorting criteria. There was a clear demand for a system that was not only efficient and accurate but also versatile enough to adapt to the diverse array of TCG properties.

Collaboration and Innovation

The journey to develop The Super Sorter was a collaborative symphony of engineering brilliance, TCG retail insights, and, crucially, the invaluable partnership with the SortSwift team. The development process was marked by an iterative approach that melded advanced hardware design with groundbreaking software capabilities. A pivotal moment in our journey was harnessing the potential of SortSwift's software, which brought to life the advanced sorting, card recognition, and inventory management features essential for the Super Sorter's operation.

The Role of SortSwift

It cannot be overstated how instrumental the SortSwift team has been to this project. Without their software and card recognition capabilities, The Super Sorter could not achieve its full potential. SortSwift's software is the heartbeat of the machine, empowering it with unparalleled accuracy in card scanning, intricate sorting algorithms, and seamless integration with cloud-based inventory systems. Their commitment to innovation and their deep understanding of the TCG landscape have been crucial in shaping the functionality and impact of the Super Sorter.

Realizing the Vision

The result of this collaboration is a machine that stands as a beacon of progress in the TCG community—The Super Sorter. Boasting the capability to sort up to 3,000 cards per hour, paired with 29 customizable sorting slots and an array of cutting-edge features, it redefines what's possible in inventory management. The machine's operational efficiency is complemented by features such as on-the-fly hopper topping, bin emptying prompts, and direct integration with SortSwift's software, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience.

Embracing the Future Together

We look forward to not just introducing an innovative product but also welcoming you to join us in this transformational journey. The Super Sorter is more than just a machine; it's a step towards a new era in TCG retail and inventory management.Your support extends beyond acquiring pioneering technology; it champions a vision to enhance the global TCG industry. Together, let's revolutionize TCG sorting and empower businesses to immerse themselves more in the passion that drives us all—the love for Trading Card Games.Welcome to the next chapter in TCG excellence. Welcome to The Super Sorter era, made possible by the genius of SortSwift and the belief of a community eager for innovation.

Hardware Specifications of The Super Sorter
The Super Sorter is at the forefront of revolutionizing TCG inventory management through sophisticated engineering and intelligent design. Optimized for TCG businesses striving for unparalleled efficiency and accuracy, the revised hardware specifications emphasize its groundbreaking features and support commitments.

Physical Dimensions and Build:
 - Estimated Size: Approximately 72 x 13 x 40 inches (L x W x H), designed to facilitate space optimization in retail or storage settings. It's important to note these dimensions are estimated and may see slight adjustments for the final production model.
 - Construction Materials: The sorter's robust framework is crafted with a high-grade aluminum structure, offering durability without compromising on the machine's maneuverability and aesthetic appeal.

Sorting and Processing:
 - Estimated Sorting Speed: With the capability to sort up to 3,000 cards per hour, the sorter addresses the demands of large inventory management and operational efficiency.

Hopper and Operational Features:
 - Hopper Capacity: Supports a 3,000 card hopper, designed for seamless top-up during operation, which ensures continuous sorting without unnecessary interruptions.
 - Machine Capacity: Achieves an overall card capacity of around 4,200 cards, reinforcing the sorter’s capability for extensive sorting sessions.
 - Sorting Slots: 29 programmable slots are available, tailoring to diverse sorting requirements and enhancing the sorter's adaptability to various sorting tasks.
 - Operational Flexibility: Incorporating a "continue" button paired with a notification screen, the system guides operators for on-the-fly bin emptying (e.g., “empty bin 15”), facilitating uninterrupted productivity.

Technical Components:
 - Control System and Integration: Anchored by a Raspberry Pi, this system not only powers the sorter but also ensures seamless integration with cloud-based inventory systems, contributing to an efficient, smart inventory management experience.
 - Display and User Interface: Equipped with OLED screens, providing real-time feedback on sorting status, operational updates, and machine instructions to maximize usability and interaction.
 - Connectivity: Features include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for efficient wireless software updates and remote machine diagnostics.
 - Power Supply: Tailored for a 110V AC input, making the sorter compatible with standard electrical outlets and environments.

Motors, Sensors, and Other Features:
 - Motor Design: Utilizes precision servo motors paired together for advanced card handling, routing, and tilt functionalities, bypassing the need for endstops and optimizing sorting flow.
 - Scanner Integration: Employs a Ricoh 8170 scanner for high-speed, accurate card recognition, accelerating processing capabilities.
 - Photo Sensors: Fitted with photo sensors across sorting slots, these sensors fine-tune card drop speeds, ensuring each card lands in its intended bin with remarkable precision.

Support and Service Commitment:
The Super Sorter is accompanied by dedicated support, ensuring owners have direct access to help when needed. In the rare event of hardware issues, a part swap service is available, providing crucial parts at no additional cost to maintain operational continuity.

Sorting Methods

The Power Behind The Super Sorter
At the heart of The Super Sorter lies a comprehensive suite of sorting methods, each meticulously designed to meet the detailed needs of TCG businesses. Thanks to the innovative software capabilities provided by SortSwift, The Super Sorter goes beyond mere sorting; it transforms inventory management into a precise, efficient, and user-friendly process. Here is an in-depth look at the diverse range of sorting methods available, showcasing The Super Sorter's unparalleled versatility and adaptability.

A-# Sort & True A-Z Sort
Precision Alphabetizing: Cards are sorted beyond simple alphabetical order. The A-# Sort processes cards starting with numbers followed by a thorough A-Z sort. The True A-Z Sort breaks down the inventory into finer alphabetical categories, ensuring accurate placement down to the most minute detail.

Price Sort
Value-Based Organization: Sort cards based on their market value, from highest to lowest or vice versa. This method enables businesses to prioritize their handling of high-value cards and streamline the pricing process.

Picklist Order Sort
Custom Order Fulfillment: Directly sort cards based on specific customer picklists, significantly enhancing order preparation efficiency and accuracy, ensuring a swift fulfillment process.

Color, Rarity, & Creature Type Sorts
Game-Specific Categorization: Separate cards based on key game attributes such as color, rarity, and creature type. These sorting options allow for easy inventory navigation and enhance the shopping experience for customers by simplifying their search for the perfect card.

CMC (Converted Mana Cost) Sort
Strategic Gameplay Sorting: Organize cards by their mana cost, an essential factor in gameplay strategy for games like Magic: The Gathering. This method assists players in deck building by making it easier to find cards that fit into their mana curve.

Card Facing Sort
Consistency is Key: Automatically detect the orientation of cards, sorting them into uniform facing directions (e.g., upside down, face down, face up, correct). This ensures that all cards are stored and presented consistently.

Collector Number & Set Sort
Collector's Preference: Ideal for handling vast collections, this method sorts cards by their collector numbers and sets, catering to collectors and players who prioritize edition and release specificity in their collections.

No Duplicate, Repack, & Same Name Sort
Inventory Streamlining: Remove duplicates from the inventory, identify cards suitable for repacks, and group cards with the same name together. These methods greatly reduce inventory clutter and prepare stock for various sales strategies.

Location Fill Sort
Optimized Inventory Space: Efficiently manage storage space by identifying which locations within the inventory need replenishing. The sorter dynamically allocates cards to fulfill these needs, ensuring optimal stock levels across the board.

Language Sort (Future Development)
Global Market Accessibility: An upcoming feature aimed at categorizing cards by language, addressing the needs of a global customer base and opening the door to international sales opportunities.

Custom Sorting Algorithms
Tailor-Made Solutions: Beyond predefined sorting methods, The Super Sorter can be programmed with custom sorting algorithms designed around unique business needs. This flexibility ensures that no matter the sorting challenge, the Super Sorter is equipped to handle it.Powered by the cutting-edge software from SortSwift, The Super Sorter stands as a testament to the potential of integrating smart technology with a deep understanding of the TCG community’s needs. Whether it’s streamlining your inventory, preparing orders, or catering to a niche collector market, the Super Sorter is your companion in unlocking new levels of efficiency and customer satisfaction. Join us in revolutionizing TCG sorting and inventory management with The Super Sorter.

Magic: The Gathering (MTG)
As one of the pioneering and enduringly popular TCGs, MTG holds a special place in the community. The Super Sorter’s detailed scanning system accurately recognizes card attributes unique to MTG, ensuring your inventory is sorted with precision—be it by color, rarity, set, or any other specific sorting requirement.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh!’s distinct card features, including its unique approach to monster types and spell/trap categorization, are seamlessly processed by The Super Sorter. Our machine efficiently organizes your Yu-Gi-Oh! inventory, making deck building and collection management a breeze.
Pokémon
With its global appeal and ever-expanding roster of Pokémon, the Pokémon TCG inventory can be a challenge to manage. The Super Sorter rises to this challenge, accurately sorting cards by type, rarity, and other specific attributes, streamlining your Pokémon TCG operations.
Flesh and Blood (FAB)
The relatively newcomer to the TCG scene, Flesh and Blood, is quickly gaining traction for its intricate gameplay and rich lore. The Super Sorter supports FAB's detailed card traits, ensuring that cards are sorted to cater to both casual players and serious collectors.
Digimon
The resurgence of Digimon has brought with it a new and exciting TCG. The Super Sorter's advanced recognition capabilities ensure that Digimon cards are sorted accurately, keeping pace with the game’s growth and popularity.
One Piece
The One Piece TCG, inspired by the iconic anime and manga series, is supported by our sorter. With attention to the game’s thematic elements and mechanics, the Super Sorter ensures your One Piece inventory is meticulously organized.
Lorcana
The Super Sorter is prepared to support this exciting new entry into the TCG world, showcasing its readiness to adapt to the community’s evolving interests and ensure inclusivity for upcoming TCGs.
PLUS ALL OTHER GAMES can be Catered and developed. Special request for access, to help keep costs low.
You may not scan all games, so each game will be activated for you, why run recognition across ALL games, when you only want to sort One Piece, and MTG? This way, you let us know what games you want to sort, and we activate those on your machine. You are not limited to this activation, if you want to change it up, just let us know and we will change it for you.

Integrating seamlessly with The Super Sorter, SortSwift elevates the efficiency and precision of TCG inventory management, pricing, and order fulfillment. SortSwift specializes in the holistic management of TCG inventories, providing a user-friendly platform brimming with innovative solutions. This combined overview highlights the pivotal features and pricing schemes of SortSwift, underscoring the synergistic relationship it shares with The Super Sorter.

Core Features and Modules
Inventory Management: Import stock from leading platforms. An intuitive layout allows for comprehensive inventory viewing and management, including staged items and a swift reset inventory option. Adding inventory is streamlined through single item entries, CSV imports for bulk additions, and specialized imports for sets and precons.
Pricing and Autopricing: Configure autopricing settings to dynamically adjust your stock prices using market-leading data, accommodating both UK/EU and USA market prices. Set minimum prices and implement custom rules with autopricing updates occurring daily.
Order Fulfillment: SortSwift offers a detailed breakdown of orders from each platform ensuring efficient management and processing of all transactions.
Shopify Integration and POS System: A POS system integration with Shopify. SortSwift's Shopify integration extends to buylist management, event organization, and merchant match features. SortSwift will also develop a POS system to help manage your singles more efficiently.

Supported Games and Scanner Integration

With the possibility of coverage for over 45+ games, including Magic: The Gathering, Yugioh, Pokemon, One Piece, Digimon, Lorcana, and Flesh and Blood, SortSwift's scanning and autopricing support is unmatched. Integration with Fujitsu (Ricoh) scanners ensures up to 8,000 cards can be recognized and listed hourly, emphasizing operational efficiency.

Combining the advanced sorting capabilities of The Super Sorter with the sophisticated software solutions of SortSwift creates a powerhouse duo for TCG businesses. This partnership ensures that users can maximize operational efficiency, streamline inventory management, enjoy dynamic pricing capabilities, and simplify order fulfillment processes like never before. Experience the future of TCG business management with the unmatched synergy of The Super Sorter and SortSwift .

Subscription Pricing: $99 per month, unlimited basic sorts. This is an exclusive plan offered by SortSwift, exclusively for Super Sorter Owners.
SortSwift also has A La Carte items available, including Scanning, CSV Suites, Buylists, and more. Subscribe to what you need, or get a discount and subscribe with an "All-In" package.

By owning The Super Sorter and subscribing to SortSwift, you're not just investing in cutting-edge technology; you're embracing a holistic solution that will revolutionize your TCG business operations, increase efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Welcome to the future of TCG business management—powered by The Super Sorter and SortSwift.