Pocket Card Ledger - Shop Keeper FAQ

The Shop Keeper Program is a professional account tier built specifically for:

• Local card shops
• Online sellers
• Show vendors
• Auction sellers
• Breakers
• Vault operators

It provides inventory tools, verification capabilities, and ownership transfer features designed for commercial use.

This is not just a collector account - it is structured for businesses managing active inventory.

Shops deal with:

• Inventory tracking
• Fraud disputes
• Condition misunderstandings
• Buyer trust issues
• Bundled lot sales
• Show inventory documentation

Pocket Card Ledger helps by providing:

• Tamper-evident inventory records
• Batch hashing for lots
• Binder-level snapshots
• Digital chain-of-custody
• Secure ownership transfers
• Public verification pages

This increases transparency and professionalism.

No.

Professional grading companies like Professional Sports Authenticator, Beckett Grading Services, and Certified Guaranty Company evaluate physical card condition.

Pocket Card Ledger does not grade cards.

It verifies digital records and ownership history.

Grading protects the physical asset.
Pocket Card Ledger protects the transaction record.

No.

Pocket Card Ledger:

• Does not mint tokens
• Does not use cryptocurrency
• Does not require wallets
• Does not create tradable digital coins
• Does not operate on public blockchain marketplaces

It uses cryptographic hashing strictly for data integrity and verification.

This is cybersecurity technology, not crypto speculation.

Shops can:

• Hash individual high-value slabs
• Hash incoming purchase lots
• Hash outgoing sale bundles
• Create binder snapshots for show inventory
• Lock auction lots before listing

Hashing provides a timestamped, tamper-evident record.

If disputes arise, the original locked data can be verified.

Multi-card hashing allows you to:

• Bundle inventory into a verified lot
• Create a single verification link
• Lock grouped items under one master hash

If even one card changes, the lot hash changes.

This is ideal for:

• eBay lots
• Whatnot streams
• In-store bundles
• Mystery packs
• Break leftovers

Binder hashing allows you to create a time-stamped snapshot of:

• Display cases
• Show inventory
• Vault inventory
• Full binders
• Seasonal inventory batches

This is useful for:

• Insurance documentation
• Inventory proof
• Audit trails
• Show travel protection

It creates a frozen inventory record at a specific moment.

When a card is sold:

• Open the locked card
• Select "Transfer Ownership"
• Enter the buyer's username or email
• Confirm

Once accepted:

• Ownership updates
• Timestamp updates
• Chain-of-custody is preserved

This creates a documented transfer record.

This reduces duplicate claims and resale confusion.

Yes.

You can:

• Transfer full hashed sets
• Transfer individual cards
• Split sets if needed (requires re-hashing)

Full lot transfers preserve the master hash.

Yes.

Hash locking creates:

• Immutable records
• Timestamp proof
• Chain-of-custody
• Dispute documentation

If a buyer claims data was altered, you can verify the original locked record.

It adds a professional documentation layer to every transaction.

It does not change card condition.

It increases:

• Buyer trust
• Transparency
• Professionalism
• Perceived legitimacy

Over time, trust-driven systems improve transaction confidence.

Yes.

Shops can:

• Hash show inventory before arrival
• Share public verification links
• Lock large lots
• Transfer cards live

This allows you to demonstrate documentation and legitimacy in real time.

If you change:

• Card details
• Lot contents
• Binder contents

The hash becomes invalid.

You must create a new hash reflecting the updated state.

This ensures accuracy and prevents hidden edits.

No.

Public verification shows only:

• Card details
• Hash ID
• Lock timestamp
• Verification status

It does not expose:

• Internal pricing
• Purchase costs
• Supplier information
• Account credentials

Yes.

Shop accounts can support controlled access levels, allowing:

• Inventory staff access
• Manager-level permissions
• Controlled transfer authority

This keeps operations structured.

Hash records remain stored and intact.

Temporary service interruptions do not erase or invalidate prior locked records.

Verification resumes normally when service is restored.

Spreadsheets:

• Can be edited without detection
• Have no timestamp verification
• Provide no chain-of-custody

Pocket Card Ledger provides:

• Tamper-evident locking
• Timestamped records
• Transfer documentation
• Public verification capability

This moves inventory documentation from editable tracking to verifiable infrastructure.

This is ideal for:

• Brick-and-mortar card shops
• Online sellers
• High-volume traders
• Auction sellers
• Show vendors
• Vault operators

If you sell inventory regularly, this system adds a professional layer to your transactions.

Register for a Shop Keeper account.

Add inventory.

Begin locking high-value items or lots.

Use transfer tools at point of sale.

Share verification links with buyers.