The Roca Sifter is designed to be transportable to card shows and conventions. It weighs 12 pounds and is less than 14” in all dimensions. The card tower, weight, power supply, and power cord all fit inside the Roca Sifter so you can neatly pack and transport it.
What are the requirements to operate the Roca Sifter?
The Roca Sifter requires power, a network connection (ethernet or Wi-Fi), and a device that can access your TCGplayer seller account to operate the Roca Sifter.
Do I need any specific software or hardware to operate my Roca Sifter?
The Roca Sifter operates via TCGplayer’s Scan & Identify app, so you can operate the Roca Sifter from any device with access to your TCGplayer seller account. An active network connection is also required.
No, you do not need to be enrolled in TCGplayer Pro to operate your Roca Sifter. A standard TCGplayer seller account provides everything you need to use the Roca Sifter.
What games are supported by the Roca Sifter?
Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, and One Piece Card Game are currently supported.
What are the expected replaceable parts and maintenance items?
There are two sets of rollers for picking and moving cards that will be replaceable. Worn rollers will have a more difficult time picking cards. The Roca Sifter will detect when its rollers have neared their expected lifetime, send a message to Roca, and we’ll automatically ship replacement parts to the address your Roca Sifter was shipped to. You can update this address anytime directly through our Storefront. Replacing the rollers is simple and you can do it without any tools. Additionally, the scan bar can accumulate dust or other debris over time; there is a wipe included inside the Roca Sifter for you to use to clean the scan bar. All replaceable parts are included as part of your Support Plan and will be shipped free of cost.
How can I update my payment or shipping information?
You can modify your shipping information directly through our Storefront at any time. For payment related issues, please contact TCGplayer Support.
Do I have to sell on TCGplayer to use a Roca Sifter?
You must have a TCGplayer seller account in order to operate the Roca Sifter, but are not required to sell sifted cards on the platform. The Roca Sifter is operated by the Scan & Identify app within TCGplayer’s seller tools. You must use this app to configure sift and scan jobs, identify cards, stage, and push cards to inventory.
Can the Roca Sifter’s foil detection feature differentiate foil types?
No, the Roca Sifter can detect if a card has foil in it or not, but cannot detect the specific type of foil or area covered. Cards made in multiple foil types with the same artwork make identifying these cards complex. Users will be asked to specify when configuring a job which type of finish they are processing (Standard Foils, Special Foils, Holofoils, Reverse Holofoils, etc.) so the Roca Sifter can accurately match the card. Therefore, foil types should be separated manually into standard, and special foil groupings before running a job.
Can the Roca Sifter detect stamped promo cards?
Identifying the foil stamps on certain promo cards is not currently supported, however the cards may still be identified.
Can the Roca Sifter detect counterfeit cards?
At this time, the Roca Sifter is not able to detect counterfeit cards.
Can the Roca Sifter handle toploaded cards?
At this time, the Roca Sifter is unable to handle toploaded cards.
Can the Roca Sifter identify double-sided or face-down cards?
No. Face down cards can not be identified. Most double-sided cards can be identified by either face since the reverse side is specific to that product, but cards with multiple reverse faces, such as tokens, may be identified incorrectly.
Why do I need a subscription/what happens if I cancel or discontinue my subscription?
The subscription for Roca Sifter covers access to the Scan & Identify app to operate the Roca Sifter (previously only available to TCGplayer Pro sellers), Updates for Set Releases, Software & Firmware Updates, Customer Support, and Replaceable Parts. If you discontinue your subscription you cannot run sift or scan jobs and you will not receive support or replaceable parts.
When will I receive my Roca Sifter?
Roca Sifter will begin shipping in September, 2026.
Is the Roca Sifter available for purchase outside of the United States?
The Roca Sifter is available for purchase in the United States and Canada only through 2028.
Are payment plans or financing available?
Payment is in full at the time of ordering. The Support Subscription will not be charged until one week after order fulfillment.
When will I be billed for my Roca Sifter’s Support Plan?
Your card will be billed for the annual subscription one week after order fulfillment. This will auto-renew annually by default.
Can I sift using a custom pick list?
Using a custom pick list will not be supported at launch.
Can my customers use a Roca Sifter I own at my store?
The device is connected to and operated through the owner’s TCGplayer seller account, and for security reasons should not be operated by the general public. You could, however, run sifts on behalf of your customers.
No. Most account related issues can be managed through your Shopify account. Any support inquiries will be handled by TCGplayer and Roca Support teams.
Are there publicly available help files/tutorials on using and troubleshooting the Roca Sifter?
There will be a Public Knowledge Base full of articles on how to operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting for your Roca Sifter.
Can the Roca Sifter condition cards?
No, the Roca Sifter will prompt you to select a condition for the entire stack before starting a job. You can edit the condition of specific cards through the Scan & Identify app after a job completes.
Can I run sleeved and unsleeved cards in the Roca Sifter?
Yes, but not in the same batch. Running them together could lead to damaging products. Only premium sleeves are recommended for use in the Roca Sifter. Penny sleeves can cause a jam and damage the Roca Sifter or your card.
What kinds of sleeved cards can the Roca Sifter process?
The Roca Sifter can process cards in premium sleeves. Do not run cards with penny sleeves through Sifter; this can cause a jam and damage the Roca Sifter or your card.
Can I run cards from mixed games in the Roca Sifter?
No. The Roca Sifter requires you to select one game per sift from the UI. Products from other product lines will be rejected.
What kinds of sifts can I run?
Sifts options include Price, Rarity, Foil, Color, Type, and more.
What pricing data is used for sifting? How frequently is it updated?
The Roca Sifter uses TCG Market Price for sifting. Prices are updated daily.
What kinds of devices can I run the Roca Sifter from?
You can operate your Roca Sifter from laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Can the Roca Sifter be used to scan and identify cards without sifting?
Yes, you can run 3 different job types: Sift only, Scan Only, as well as Scan and Sift. There is also a setting to notify you whenever a high-value card is scanned, based on a price threshold you set. This feature is programmed to run in the background of every job.
How do I list cards to my inventory with the Roca Sifter?
Listing cards can be done in just a few clicks through TCGplayer’s Scan & Identify app after your sift operation completes.
If I sift/scan for the same job criteria (eg. price, rarity, etc.), do I need to configure the Roca Sifter every time?
No, you can create Roca Sifter presets for repeated jobs and use them again.
If I get multiple Roca Sifters, can I operate them all through a single device?
Yes, you can view all your Roca Sifter devices in one place and then choose them based on your convenience to configure jobs.
Can I sift/scan cards in all languages?
Currently, we only support cards in English, but we look forward to allowing more languages in the future.
How long does it take to configure a job in the Roca Sifter?
Depending on the configurations, it can take seconds to minutes depending on the complexity of the sift you’d like to run. The Roca Sifter is capable of running both simple jobs like sifting by a single price threshold as well as more complex sifts with “and/or” criteria.
Can I disconnect my seller account from Sifter after using it?
Yes, you will still be able to access your scans through Scan & Identify even if it’s disconnected.
Can I export scan results, images, or inventory data? In what formats?
Scan results can be exported as a .csv file either directly from Scan & Identify, or by pushing to Inventory and exporting a list from staged. Images can currently be saved on an individual basis by right-clicking the desired image and saving it from the Scan & Identify interface.
Does the Roca Sifter support .csv export? What fields are included?
Yes, a .csv can be exported directly from Scan & Identify. It includes the following headers
Card Name || Card # || Condition || Printing || Language || Rarity || Listing Price || Qty || Import Sequence || Bin
Some additional data points can be exported by pushing the batch to your staged inventory and exporting your staged inventory from the Pricing tab in your TCGplayer Seller account.
Can I use scans or images outside TCGplayer, including on eBay or other tools?
Images can currently be saved on an individual basis by right-clicking the desired image and saving it from the Scan & Identify interface.
How accurate is foil detection in real-world use, and what does the accuracy claim actually mean?
The Roca Sifter’s foil detection is > 99.9% accurate. It will not differentiate foiling types, but can reliably determine if a foil layer is present in the card.
How do the three bins work in practice, and what workflows require multiple passes?
The three bins most simply represent “Meets sift criteria,” “Doesn’t meet sift criteria,” and “Unidentified” or in other terms “Yes,” “No,” and “Unknown” A sift can be configured using “and/or” operators so your “Yes” bin can be highly customized. For example, you can configure your "Yes" bin to cards that are (More than $1 AND Rare/Mythic ) OR Foil. Multiple passes could be useful if you want to sift for multiple different price points or to assist in organization. One example of a multiple pass sift to get a pile of cards worth over $2 and a pile of cards over $0.50 is to first sift for all cards over $0.50, and then sift again for cards over $2.
What are the electrical and power requirements? Can I run two units on one outlet or power strip?
The Roca Sifter’s power supply is a standard three-pin grounded plug. The power supply has a maximum power draw of 1.3 Amps or 150W, but the Roca Sifter’s peak draw is lower than the power supply’s capacity. Multiple Roca Sifters can be run on the same circuit.
How is the subscription billed if I own multiple Sifters?
Each Roca Sifter will carry its own subscription of $300 per year, each set to auto-renew annually based on the delivery date of the device. Quantities of 10 Roca Sifters or more may be eligible for a lower annual rate. If you own 10 or more devices, please contact salibrahim@ebay.com for more details.
What can I still do if I cancel the subscription?
A subscription is required to operate your Roca Sifter. If you cancel your subscription you will still be able to use Scan & Identify to manage previous batches added using the Roca Sifter, but you will not be able to access your Roca Sifter to start new jobs.
Will the first production run sell out, and what should buyers expect for availability?
We do not anticipate selling out of Roca Sifters, however they will ship on a “first come, first served” basis. There will be small delays between deliveries going out, so customers who order later in the year may experience delays of up to a few weeks.
What network setup is recommended: Wi-Fi vs. ethernet, bandwidth, and reliability expectations?
The Roca Sifter can connect over Wi-Fi or ethernet either directly to your network or a mobile hotspot. Ethernet is generally a more reliable and consistent connection, but it is not a requirement.