Short answer: export your orders from TCGplayer (Orders, tick the orders, Export Shipping), turn that file into a Pirate Ship spreadsheet, upload it to Pirate Ship and buy the labels. Then export your shipments from Pirate Ship and turn the tracking numbers into TCGplayer's shipping import file. TCG Speed Shipper does both conversions for you.
Which orders go to Pirate Ship
Only the orders that need a tracked label. Everything else is cheaper in an envelope with a stamp.
| The order | Ship it with |
|---|---|
| $49.99 or less, standard shipping, fits a #10 envelope | Envelope and stamp (many qualify for TCGplayer's free tracked slip) |
| Over $49.99, or the buyer paid for expedited shipping | Tracked label, for example USPS Ground Advantage, from Pirate Ship |
| Over $250 | Tracked label with signature confirmation |
| Too thick for an envelope (box, bubble mailer) | Tracked label |
The $20.01 to $49.99 range is a judgment call: tracking isn't required there, but it protects you against "item not received" claims. See PWE or tracked?
Step 1: get the orders into Pirate Ship
- In the TCGplayer Seller Portal, open Orders, tick the orders and click Export Shipping.
- Drop that file on TCG Speed Shipper. The shipping plan sorts the batch by what each order needs.
- Click Download Pirate Ship CSV. It holds only the orders that should be tracked (over $20, expedited, over $49.99 and over $250), with the columns Name, Address, Address Line 2, City, State, Zipcode, Country, Order ID, Rubber Stamp 1 and Rubber Stamp 2. This step is free on every plan.
- Upload that file to Pirate Ship as a spreadsheet. The first time, Pirate Ship asks you to say what each column is (it calls this field mapping); after that it remembers the format.
- Set the package size and weight for the batch, or per row, then buy the labels.
The order number prints on the label. Pirate Ship calls the extra label lines Rubber Stamps, and a USPS label line holds 25 characters. A TCGplayer order number is 21, so Rubber Stamp 1 is the order number on its own and Rubber Stamp 2 says "TCGplayer" and the item count. When you pack, the order number on the label matches the one on the packing slip.
Step 2: send the tracking numbers back to TCGplayer
- In Pirate Ship, open Reports, click View All Shipments and use Export. Make sure the Order ID and Tracking Number columns are shown (Pirate Ship lets you choose the columns).
- With the same batch still loaded in TCG Speed Shipper, drop that export on the page. Each tracking number is matched to its order by the order number. Voided or refunded labels are skipped.
- Click Download TCGplayer import file. You can also mark the envelope orders (no tracking) as Shipped in the same file.
- In TCGplayer, open Orders, choose Import Shipping Info and upload the file. The whole batch is marked shipped at once.
Matching tracking numbers and the TCGplayer import file come with every paid plan (from $2.99 a month). No Pirate Ship export? Paste the numbers one per line in label order, or as order# tracking#. More in how to add tracking numbers in bulk.
The envelope orders in the same batch
The rest of the batch doesn't need Pirate Ship. Print 4x6 labels, Avery 5160 sheets or #10 envelopes for them from the same upload, add TCGplayer's packing slips, and put a stamp on each. See how many stamps.
FAQ
Can I import TCGplayer orders into Pirate Ship?
Yes. Pirate Ship takes a spreadsheet upload (CSV, XLS, XLSX or ODS) and lets you match each column the first time. TCGplayer's own Export Shipping file has the addresses, or TCG Speed Shipper turns it into a ready Pirate Ship file with the order number on the label.
Does Pirate Ship cost anything?
Pirate Ship says it is free to use, with no markups, fees or minimums. You pay only for the labels you buy.
How do I get Pirate Ship tracking numbers into TCGplayer?
Export your shipments from Pirate Ship (Reports, View All Shipments, Export) with the Order ID and Tracking Number columns, drop that file on TCG Speed Shipper with the same batch loaded, and download the TCGplayer import file. Upload it in TCGplayer under Orders, Import Shipping Info.
Which TCGplayer orders should go through Pirate Ship?
The ones that need a tracked label: over $49.99, expedited, or too thick for an envelope, plus signature confirmation from $250. Small standard orders can go in a stamped envelope, many with TCGplayer's free tracked packing slip.
Sources
- Pirate Ship: How do I upload address spreadsheets? (checked November 1, 2026)
- Pirate Ship: What are Rubber Stamps? (checked November 1, 2026)
- Pirate Ship: Can I export a report of my shipment history? (checked November 1, 2026)
- Pirate Ship: How much does Pirate Ship cost? (checked November 1, 2026)