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Become a Founding Supporter.

The National Trading Card Association is being built to serve the hobby for generations to come. Founding Supporters are the collectors, businesses and industry leaders helping make that vision possible.

Your support will help establish NTCA programs, educational resources, industry initiatives, events and the infrastructure needed to build a strong national organization.

Founding Supporter recognition will be available only during the NTCA's inaugural year founding period.

Founding Class

Membership categories

Choose the supporter level that fits you. Founding recognition is available during the NTCA's inaugural year. Founding Support is not the same as annual membership — every contribution helps build the organization.

NTCA Supporter

Free

For collectors, hobbyists and industry participants who simply want to show their support for the mission.

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Founding Supporter

$250

The entry point for being permanently recognized as someone who helped establish the NTCA.

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Founding Business Supporter

$500

This is where meaningful business exposure begins — logo, link and promotional recognition.

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Founding Partner

$1,000

A stronger promotional relationship with event recognition, larger logo placement and increased visibility.

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Premier Founding Partner

$10,000

A limited, high-profile founding relationship designed for major hobby businesses, manufacturers, grading companies, marketplaces, auction houses and other industry leaders.

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Every Founding Supporter, regardless of level, will be permanently recognized as part of the NTCA Founding Class. Our goal is to build the organization over the next year and open up memberships and partnership opportunities.

Divisions

The NTCA is building specialized divisions and initiatives for every part of the trading card community.

  • National Trading Card Foundation — Supporting youth education, charitable initiatives, community outreach, and the preservation of hobby history.
  • National Trading Card Hall of Fame — Celebrating the pioneers, innovators, collectors, businesses, and legendary contributions that have shaped the hobby.
  • National Trading Card Annual Conference — Creating a national gathering for education, networking, industry discussions, recognition, and collaboration.
  • National Trading Card Advocacy Network — Developing a collective voice to address issues affecting collectors, businesses, and the future of the industry.
  • International Trading Card Association — Our long-term vision for connecting collectors, organizations, and industry partners across international borders.

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