When players or others outside of the trade see wholesale prices -- or even worse, can purchase at wholesale prices -- it throws off the market for everybody.

That's why we verify all buyers and sellers on Handcrafted before they can view any pricing on the site. You're eligible as long as you're a maker, restorer, dealer, or shop owner (or running another business in the trade) and are located in the US or Europe.

It's completely free to create a buyer account, with a couple of quick steps you'll need to complete before making purchases.

• Basic verification: This takes literally a minute or two to complete. We just need some basic info like your name and what do you in the industry. You'll be able to view prices after you're verified.
• Resale certification: Because we are a wholesale marketplace and all sales are tax-exempt, we need to collect some additional business information to make sure you qualify for tax-exempt purchases. You'll be able to start making purchases as soon as a we review and approve your application.

It's also completely free to create a seller account. Sellers are required to complete the same basic verification as buyers to ensure that they're operating in the industry. You'll only need to complete the resale certification if you want to make purchases.

We have another page dedicated to becoming a seller, if you'd like to learn more about what's involved. It's not complicated -- we've tried to streamline everything as much as possible to keep things simple.