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Building Marketplace Integration with Trading Card API

Learn how to integrate trading card marketplaces and commerce platforms with Trading Card API. This guide covers everything from product catalog management to secure transaction processing.

🎯 What You'll Build​

By the end of this guide, you'll have a complete marketplace integration that can:

  • Sync product catalogs with accurate card data and metadata
  • Manage inventory in real-time across multiple sales channels
  • Process transactions securely with proper fraud protection
  • Handle pricing dynamically based on market conditions
  • Authenticate cards using comprehensive API data
  • Scale operations to handle high-volume trading

📋 Prerequisites​

  • Experience with e-commerce platforms and payment processing
  • Understanding of REST APIs and webhook systems
  • A Trading Card API account with marketplace-tier access
  • Payment processor account (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Database system for transaction and inventory management

🚀 Marketplace Architecture Overview​

A robust trading card marketplace requires several integrated systems:

┌─────────────────┐    ┌──────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Trading Card  │    │   Marketplace    │    │   Payment &     │
│       API       │    │   Platform       │    │   Fulfillment   │
│                 │    │                  │    │                 │
│ • Card Data     │◄───│ • Product Catalog│───►│ • Payment Proc. │
│ • Authentication│    │ • Inventory Mgmt │    │ • Shipping      │
│ • Market Data   │    │ • Order System   │    │ • Tax Calc.     │
└─────────────────┘    └──────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
                       ┌──────────────────┐
                       │   User Accounts  │
                       │   & Reviews      │
                       └──────────────────┘

Step 1: Product Catalog Integration​

Automated Listing Creation​

The foundation of any marketplace is accurate product listings. Trading Card API provides the rich metadata needed for compelling product pages.

class MarketplaceCatalogManager {
  constructor(apiKey, marketplace) {
    this.cardApi = new TradingCardAPI(apiKey);
    this.marketplace = marketplace;
    this.listingCache = new Map();
  }

  async createProductListing(cardId, sellerData) {
    try {
      // Get comprehensive card data from Trading Card API
      const cardData = await this.cardApi.getCardWithDetails(cardId);
      
      // Build marketplace listing
      const listing = {
        title: this.generateListingTitle(cardData),
        description: this.generateListingDescription(cardData),
        category: this.mapToMarketplaceCategory(cardData),
        condition: sellerData.condition,
        price: sellerData.price,
        quantity: sellerData.quantity,
        images: this.prepareListingImages(cardData, sellerData),
        specifications: this.buildSpecifications(cardData),
        shipping: sellerData.shipping,
        returns: sellerData.returns || this.getDefaultReturnPolicy(),
        metadata: {
          tradingCardApiId: cardId,
          authenticity: 'verified-via-api',
          lastUpdated: new Date()
        }
      };

      // Create listing on marketplace platform
      const marketplaceListing = await this.marketplace.createListing(listing);
      
      // Store mapping for future updates
      await this.storeListing(cardId, marketplaceListing.id, sellerData.sellerId);

      return {
        success: true,
        listingId: marketplaceListing.id,
        listingUrl: marketplaceListing.url,
        cardData: cardData
      };

    } catch (error) {
      return this.handleListingError(error, cardId, sellerData);
    }
  }

  generateListingTitle(cardData) {
    const parts = [];
    
    // Add year if available
    if (cardData.year) parts.push(cardData.year);
    
    // Add brand
    if (cardData.brand) parts.push(cardData.brand);
    
    // Add player/card name
    parts.push(cardData.name);
    
    // Add card number if available
    if (cardData.number) parts.push(`#${cardData.number}`);
    
    // Add set name
    if (cardData.setName) parts.push(`- ${cardData.setName}`);
    

    return parts.join(' ');
  }

  generateListingDescription(cardData) {
    let description = `**${cardData.name}**\n\n`;
    
    // Card details
    if (cardData.setName) {
      description += `**Set:** ${cardData.setName}\n`;
    }
    
    if (cardData.year) {
      description += `**Year:** ${cardData.year}\n`;
    }
    
    if (cardData.brand) {
      description += `**Brand:** ${cardData.brand}\n`;
    }
    
    if (cardData.number) {
      description += `**Card Number:** ${cardData.number}\n`;
    }
    
    
    // Player information
    if (cardData.playerInfo) {
      description += `\n**Player Information:**\n`;
      description += `- **Name:** ${cardData.playerInfo.name}\n`;
      if (cardData.playerInfo.position) {
        description += `- **Position:** ${cardData.playerInfo.position}\n`;
      }
      if (cardData.teamInfo) {
        description += `- **Team:** ${cardData.teamInfo.name}\n`;
      }
    }

    // Add authenticity guarantee
    description += `\n**✅ Authenticity Guaranteed**\n`;
    description += `Card data verified through Trading Card API's comprehensive database.\n`;
    
    // Add condition note
    description += `\n**Condition Notes:**\n`;
    description += `Please see item specifics for detailed condition information.\n`;

    return description;
  }

  buildSpecifications(cardData) {
    const specs = {};
    
    if (cardData.year) specs['Year'] = cardData.year;
    if (cardData.brand) specs['Brand/Manufacturer'] = cardData.brand;
    if (cardData.setName) specs['Set'] = cardData.setName;
    if (cardData.number) specs['Card Number'] = cardData.number;
    if (cardData.playerInfo?.name) specs['Player'] = cardData.playerInfo.name;
    if (cardData.teamInfo?.name) specs['Team'] = cardData.teamInfo.name;
    
    // Add API verification
    specs['Data Source'] = 'Trading Card API Verified';
    specs['Authenticity'] = 'API Authenticated';
    
    return specs;
  }

  mapToMarketplaceCategory(cardData) {
    // Map Trading Card API data to marketplace categories
    const sport = cardData.sport || 'trading-cards';
    const year = cardData.year;
    
    const categoryMapping = {
      'baseball': 'Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Baseball Cards',
      'basketball': 'Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Basketball Cards',
      'football': 'Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Football Cards',
      'hockey': 'Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Hockey Cards',
      'soccer': 'Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Soccer Cards'
    };

    return categoryMapping[sport] || 'Collectibles > Trading Cards';
  }
}

Bulk Listing Management​

import asyncio
from typing import List, Dict
from dataclasses import dataclass
from datetime import datetime

@dataclass
class BulkListingResult:
    total_processed: int
    successful_listings: int
    failed_listings: int
    errors: List[Dict]
    estimated_revenue: float

class BulkMarketplaceManager:
    def __init__(self, catalog_manager, rate_limiter):
        self.catalog_manager = catalog_manager
        self.rate_limiter = rate_limiter
        self.batch_size = 10  # Process 10 listings at a time
        
    async def bulk_create_listings(self, seller_id: str, card_inventory: List[Dict]) -> BulkListingResult:
        """Create multiple marketplace listings efficiently"""
        result = BulkListingResult(
            total_processed=len(card_inventory),
            successful_listings=0,
            failed_listings=0,
            errors=[],
            estimated_revenue=0.0
        )
        
        # Process in batches to avoid overwhelming APIs
        for i in range(0, len(card_inventory), self.batch_size):
            batch = card_inventory[i:i + self.batch_size]
            batch_results = await self.process_listing_batch(seller_id, batch)
            
            # Aggregate results
            result.successful_listings += batch_results['successful']
            result.failed_listings += batch_results['failed']
            result.errors.extend(batch_results['errors'])
            result.estimated_revenue += batch_results['revenue']
            
            # Rate limiting between batches
            await self.rate_limiter.wait_if_needed()
        
        return result
    
    async def process_listing_batch(self, seller_id: str, card_batch: List[Dict]) -> Dict:
        """Process a batch of card listings concurrently"""
        tasks = []
        
        for card_item in card_batch:
            task = self.create_single_listing(seller_id, card_item)
            tasks.append(task)
        
        # Execute all listings in batch concurrently
        batch_results = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True)
        
        successful = 0
        failed = 0
        errors = []
        revenue = 0.0
        
        for i, result in enumerate(batch_results):
            if isinstance(result, Exception):
                failed += 1
                errors.append({
                    'card_index': i,
                    'card_id': card_batch[i].get('card_id'),
                    'error': str(result)
                })
            elif result.get('success'):
                successful += 1
                revenue += result.get('listing_price', 0.0)
            else:
                failed += 1
                errors.append({
                    'card_index': i,
                    'card_id': card_batch[i].get('card_id'),
                    'error': result.get('error', 'Unknown error')
                })
        
        return {
            'successful': successful,
            'failed': failed,
            'errors': errors,
            'revenue': revenue
        }
    
    async def create_single_listing(self, seller_id: str, card_item: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Create a single marketplace listing with error handling"""
        try:
            listing_result = await self.catalog_manager.create_product_listing(
                card_item['card_id'], 
                {
                    'sellerId': seller_id,
                    'condition': card_item['condition'],
                    'price': card_item['price'],
                    'quantity': card_item['quantity'],
                    'shipping': card_item.get('shipping'),
                    'returns': card_item.get('returns')
                }
            )
            
            if listing_result['success']:
                return {
                    'success': True,
                    'listing_id': listing_result['listingId'],
                    'listing_price': card_item['price']
                }
            else:
                return {
                    'success': False,
                    'error': listing_result.get('error', 'Failed to create listing')
                }
                
        except Exception as e:
            return {
                'success': False,
                'error': f"Exception during listing creation: {str(e)}"
            }
    
    async def update_inventory_from_sales(self, seller_id: str) -> Dict:
        """Update marketplace listings based on sales and inventory changes"""
        try:
            # Get all active listings for seller
            active_listings = await self.get_seller_active_listings(seller_id)
            
            updates_made = 0
            deactivated_listings = 0
            
            for listing in active_listings:
                # Check current inventory
                current_inventory = await self.get_card_inventory(
                    seller_id, 
                    listing['card_id'], 
                    listing['condition']
                )
                
                if current_inventory == 0:
                    # Deactivate sold out listings
                    await self.marketplace.deactivate_listing(listing['marketplace_listing_id'])
                    deactivated_listings += 1
                elif current_inventory != listing['quantity']:
                    # Update quantity
                    await self.marketplace.update_listing_quantity(
                        listing['marketplace_listing_id'],
                        current_inventory
                    )
                    updates_made += 1
            
            return {
                'success': True,
                'updates_made': updates_made,
                'deactivated_listings': deactivated_listings,
                'processed_listings': len(active_listings)
            }
            
        except Exception as e:
            return {
                'success': False,
                'error': str(e)
            }

Step 2: Real-time Inventory Management​

Inventory Synchronization System​

class InventoryManager {
  constructor(database, marketplaceAPIs, cardAPI) {
    this.database = database;
    this.marketplaces = marketplaceAPIs; // Array of different marketplace APIs
    this.cardAPI = cardAPI;
    this.inventoryWebhooks = new Map();
  }

  async syncInventoryAcrossMarketplaces(sellerId) {
    const sellerInventory = await this.database.getSellerInventory(sellerId);
    const activeListings = await this.database.getActiveListings(sellerId);
    
    const syncResults = [];

    for (const inventoryItem of sellerInventory) {
      // Find all marketplace listings for this card/condition combination
      const relatedListings = activeListings.filter(listing =>
        listing.cardId === inventoryItem.cardId &&
        listing.condition === inventoryItem.condition
      );

      for (const listing of relatedListings) {
        try {
          const marketplace = this.marketplaces.find(m => m.platform === listing.platform);
          
          if (inventoryItem.availableQuantity === 0) {
            // Remove sold-out items
            await marketplace.deactivateListing(listing.marketplaceListingId);
            await this.database.markListingInactive(listing.id);
            
            syncResults.push({
              action: 'deactivated',
              listingId: listing.id,
              reason: 'sold_out'
            });
            
          } else if (inventoryItem.availableQuantity !== listing.listedQuantity) {
            // Update quantity
            await marketplace.updateListingQuantity(
              listing.marketplaceListingId,
              inventoryItem.availableQuantity
            );
            
            await this.database.updateListingQuantity(
              listing.id,
              inventoryItem.availableQuantity
            );
            
            syncResults.push({
              action: 'updated_quantity',
              listingId: listing.id,
              oldQuantity: listing.listedQuantity,
              newQuantity: inventoryItem.availableQuantity
            });
          }
          
        } catch (error) {
          syncResults.push({
            action: 'error',
            listingId: listing.id,
            error: error.message
          });
        }
      }
    }

    return {
      syncedAt: new Date(),
      sellerId,
      results: syncResults,
      totalListingsProcessed: activeListings.length
    };
  }

  async handleSale(saleData) {
    // Process a completed sale and update inventory
    const { listingId, quantitySold, buyerId, salePrice, transactionId } = saleData;
    
    try {
      // Get listing details
      const listing = await this.database.getListing(listingId);
      
      // Update inventory
      await this.database.updateInventoryQuantity(
        listing.sellerId,
        listing.cardId,
        listing.condition,
        -quantitySold // Decrease by amount sold
      );

      // Record transaction
      await this.database.recordTransaction({
        transactionId,
        listingId,
        sellerId: listing.sellerId,
        buyerId,
        cardId: listing.cardId,
        condition: listing.condition,
        quantity: quantitySold,
        unitPrice: salePrice,
        totalPrice: salePrice * quantitySold,
        timestamp: new Date(),
        status: 'completed'
      });

      // Update listing quantity or deactivate if sold out
      const remainingQuantity = listing.listedQuantity - quantitySold;
      
      if (remainingQuantity === 0) {
        await this.marketplace.deactivateListing(listing.marketplaceListingId);
        await this.database.markListingInactive(listingId);
      } else {
        await this.marketplace.updateListingQuantity(
          listing.marketplaceListingId,
          remainingQuantity
        );
        await this.database.updateListingQuantity(listingId, remainingQuantity);
      }

      // Sync inventory across all marketplaces for this seller
      await this.syncInventoryAcrossMarketplaces(listing.sellerId);

      return {
        success: true,
        remainingQuantity,
        transactionRecorded: true
      };

    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error handling sale:', error);
      return {
        success: false,
        error: error.message
      };
    }
  }

  async setupWebhookHandlers() {
    // Set up webhooks for real-time inventory updates
    this.inventoryWebhooks.set('sale_completed', async (data) => {
      await this.handleSale(data);
    });

    this.inventoryWebhooks.set('listing_updated', async (data) => {
      await this.syncListingUpdate(data);
    });

    this.inventoryWebhooks.set('return_processed', async (data) => {
      await this.handleReturn(data);
    });
  }

  async handleReturn(returnData) {
    const { transactionId, quantityReturned, returnReason } = returnData;
    
    try {
      // Get original transaction
      const transaction = await this.database.getTransaction(transactionId);
      
      // Return inventory to seller
      await this.database.updateInventoryQuantity(
        transaction.sellerId,
        transaction.cardId,
        transaction.condition,
        quantityReturned // Add back returned quantity
      );

      // Record return transaction
      await this.database.recordReturn({
        originalTransactionId: transactionId,
        quantityReturned,
        returnReason,
        processedAt: new Date(),
        status: 'completed'
      });

      // Reactivate or update marketplace listings
      await this.reactivateListingAfterReturn(transaction, quantityReturned);

      return { success: true };

    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error handling return:', error);
      return { success: false, error: error.message };
    }
  }
}

Step 3: Dynamic Pricing Engine​

Market-Based Pricing System​

import statistics
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from typing import Dict, List, Optional

class DynamicPricingEngine:
    def __init__(self, price_data_sources, trading_card_api):
        self.price_sources = price_data_sources
        self.card_api = trading_card_api
        self.pricing_rules = {}
        
    def calculate_optimal_price(self, card_id: str, condition: str, seller_preferences: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Calculate optimal listing price based on market data and seller preferences"""
        try:
            # Get card information for context
            card_data = self.card_api.get_card_details(card_id)
            
            # Gather market data from multiple sources
            market_data = self.gather_market_data(card_data, condition)
            
            if not market_data['has_sufficient_data']:
                return self.fallback_pricing(card_data, condition, seller_preferences)
            
            # Calculate base price from market data
            base_price = self.calculate_base_price(market_data)
            
            # Apply seller preferences and adjustments
            final_price = self.apply_pricing_strategy(
                base_price, 
                market_data, 
                seller_preferences
            )
            
            return {
                'recommended_price': round(final_price, 2),
                'price_range': {
                    'min': round(final_price * 0.85, 2),
                    'max': round(final_price * 1.15, 2)
                },
                'market_data': market_data,
                'confidence_level': self.calculate_confidence(market_data),
                'pricing_factors': self.explain_pricing_factors(market_data, seller_preferences),
                'last_updated': datetime.now().isoformat()
            }
            
        except Exception as e:
            return {
                'error': f"Pricing calculation failed: {str(e)}",
                'fallback_price': self.get_fallback_price(card_id, condition)
            }
    
    def gather_market_data(self, card_data: Dict, condition: str) -> Dict:
        """Collect pricing data from multiple sources"""
        market_data = {
            'recent_sales': [],
            'current_listings': [],
            'historical_average': None,
            'market_trend': 'stable',
            'has_sufficient_data': False
        }
        
        # Build search query for external price sources
        search_query = self.build_price_search_query(card_data, condition)
        
        # Gather data from each source
        for source in self.price_sources:
            try:
                source_data = source.get_price_data(search_query, condition)
                
                if source_data['recent_sales']:
                    market_data['recent_sales'].extend(source_data['recent_sales'])
                
                if source_data['current_listings']:
                    market_data['current_listings'].extend(source_data['current_listings'])
                    
            except Exception as e:
                print(f"Price source {source.name} failed: {e}")
                continue
        
        # Process and analyze collected data
        if len(market_data['recent_sales']) >= 3:
            market_data['has_sufficient_data'] = True
            market_data['historical_average'] = self.calculate_sales_average(market_data['recent_sales'])
            market_data['market_trend'] = self.analyze_price_trend(market_data['recent_sales'])
        
        return market_data
    
    def calculate_base_price(self, market_data: Dict) -> float:
        """Calculate base price from market data"""
        recent_sales = market_data['recent_sales']
        current_listings = market_data['current_listings']
        
        if not recent_sales:
            # Use current listings if no sales data
            if current_listings:
                listing_prices = [listing['price'] for listing in current_listings]
                return statistics.median(listing_prices)
            return 0.0
        
        # Weight recent sales more heavily
        sales_prices = []
        now = datetime.now()
        
        for sale in recent_sales:
            sale_date = datetime.fromisoformat(sale['date'])
            days_ago = (now - sale_date).days
            
            # Weight newer sales more heavily
            weight = max(1.0 - (days_ago / 30), 0.1)  # Decay over 30 days
            
            for _ in range(int(weight * 10)):  # Apply weight by repetition
                sales_prices.append(sale['price'])
        
        return statistics.median(sales_prices)
    
    def apply_pricing_strategy(self, base_price: float, market_data: Dict, preferences: Dict) -> float:
        """Apply seller preferences and market conditions to base price"""
        adjusted_price = base_price
        
        # Apply seller strategy
        strategy = preferences.get('pricing_strategy', 'market')
        
        if strategy == 'aggressive':
            # Price below market for quick sale
            adjusted_price *= 0.90
        elif strategy == 'premium':
            # Price above market for higher margins
            adjusted_price *= 1.10
        elif strategy == 'competitive':
            # Match lowest current listing
            current_listings = market_data['current_listings']
            if current_listings:
                lowest_listing = min(listing['price'] for listing in current_listings)
                adjusted_price = min(adjusted_price, lowest_listing * 0.99)
        
        # Apply market trend adjustments
        trend = market_data['market_trend']
        if trend == 'rising':
            adjusted_price *= 1.05  # 5% premium for rising market
        elif trend == 'falling':
            adjusted_price *= 0.95  # 5% discount for falling market
        
        # Apply minimum/maximum price constraints
        min_price = preferences.get('minimum_price', 0.99)
        max_price = preferences.get('maximum_price', float('inf'))
        
        adjusted_price = max(min_price, min(max_price, adjusted_price))
        
        return adjusted_price
    
    def analyze_price_trend(self, recent_sales: List[Dict]) -> str:
        """Analyze price trend from recent sales data"""
        if len(recent_sales) < 5:
            return 'insufficient_data'
        
        # Sort by date
        sorted_sales = sorted(recent_sales, key=lambda x: x['date'])
        prices = [sale['price'] for sale in sorted_sales]
        
        # Simple linear trend analysis
        x = list(range(len(prices)))
        slope = self.calculate_slope(x, prices)
        
        if slope > 0.5:
            return 'rising'
        elif slope < -0.5:
            return 'falling'
        else:
            return 'stable'
    
    def calculate_slope(self, x: List[int], y: List[float]) -> float:
        """Calculate slope of price trend"""
        n = len(x)
        if n < 2:
            return 0
        
        sum_x = sum(x)
        sum_y = sum(y)
        sum_xy = sum(x[i] * y[i] for i in range(n))
        sum_x2 = sum(x[i] ** 2 for i in range(n))
        
        slope = (n * sum_xy - sum_x * sum_y) / (n * sum_x2 - sum_x ** 2)
        return slope

Step 4: Order Processing and Fulfillment​

Complete Order Management System​

class OrderFulfillmentSystem {
  constructor(database, shippingProviders, paymentProcessor) {
    this.database = database;
    this.shipping = shippingProviders;
    this.payment = paymentProcessor;
    this.orderStatuses = ['pending', 'paid', 'processing', 'shipped', 'delivered', 'completed'];
  }

  async processNewOrder(orderData) {
    try {
      // Validate order and check inventory
      const validation = await this.validateOrder(orderData);
      if (!validation.valid) {
        return { success: false, error: validation.error };
      }

      // Create order record
      const order = await this.createOrderRecord(orderData);
      
      // Reserve inventory
      await this.reserveInventory(order.items);
      
      // Process payment
      const paymentResult = await this.processPayment(order);
      if (!paymentResult.success) {
        await this.releaseInventory(order.items);
        return { success: false, error: 'Payment processing failed' };
      }

      // Update order status
      await this.updateOrderStatus(order.id, 'paid');
      
      // Generate shipping label and tracking
      const shippingResult = await this.createShipment(order);
      
      // Send confirmation email
      await this.sendOrderConfirmation(order, shippingResult);

      return {
        success: true,
        orderId: order.id,
        trackingNumber: shippingResult.trackingNumber,
        estimatedDelivery: shippingResult.estimatedDelivery
      };

    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Order processing error:', error);
      return { success: false, error: error.message };
    }
  }

  async validateOrder(orderData) {
    const { items, shippingAddress, paymentMethod } = orderData;
    
    // Validate each item
    for (const item of items) {
      // Verify card exists in Trading Card API
      const cardData = await this.cardAPI.getCard(item.cardId);
      if (!cardData) {
        return { valid: false, error: `Card ${item.cardId} not found` };
      }

      // Check inventory availability
      const inventory = await this.database.getInventoryItem(
        item.sellerId,
        item.cardId,
        item.condition
      );
      
      if (!inventory || inventory.availableQuantity < item.quantity) {
        return { 
          valid: false, 
          error: `Insufficient inventory for ${cardData.name}` 
        };
      }

      // Validate condition matches
      if (item.condition !== inventory.condition) {
        return { 
          valid: false, 
          error: `Condition mismatch for ${cardData.name}` 
        };
      }
    }

    // Validate shipping address
    const addressValidation = await this.validateShippingAddress(shippingAddress);
    if (!addressValidation.valid) {
      return { valid: false, error: 'Invalid shipping address' };
    }

    // Validate payment method
    const paymentValidation = await this.payment.validatePaymentMethod(paymentMethod);
    if (!paymentValidation.valid) {
      return { valid: false, error: 'Invalid payment method' };
    }

    return { valid: true };
  }

  async createShipment(order) {
    // Calculate shipping requirements
    const shippingReqs = await this.calculateShippingRequirements(order);
    
    // Select best shipping provider based on cost and speed
    const bestProvider = await this.selectShippingProvider(shippingReqs);
    
    // Create shipping label
    const shipment = await bestProvider.createShipment({
      fromAddress: order.sellerAddress,
      toAddress: order.shippingAddress,
      package: shippingReqs.packageDimensions,
      service: shippingReqs.serviceLevel,
      insurance: shippingReqs.insuranceValue,
      signature: shippingReqs.requiresSignature
    });

    // Update order with tracking information
    await this.database.updateOrderShipping(order.id, {
      shippingProvider: bestProvider.name,
      trackingNumber: shipment.trackingNumber,
      shippingCost: shipment.cost,
      estimatedDelivery: shipment.estimatedDelivery,
      insuranceValue: shippingReqs.insuranceValue
    });

    return shipment;
  }

  async calculateShippingRequirements(order) {
    let totalValue = 0;
    let totalWeight = 0;
    let requiresSignature = false;
    let packageDimensions = { length: 6, width: 4, height: 1 }; // Standard card package

    for (const item of order.items) {
      const itemValue = item.unitPrice * item.quantity;
      totalValue += itemValue;
      
      // Estimate weight (standard card ~1g, graded card ~30g)
      const isGraded = item.grade !== null;
      const itemWeight = isGraded ? 30 * item.quantity : 1 * item.quantity;
      totalWeight += itemWeight;
      
      // High-value items require signature
      if (itemValue > 250) {
        requiresSignature = true;
      }
      
      // Adjust package size for graded cards
      if (isGraded) {
        packageDimensions.height = Math.max(packageDimensions.height, 2);
      }
    }

    return {
      totalValue,
      totalWeight,
      packageDimensions,
      serviceLevel: totalValue > 100 ? 'priority' : 'standard',
      insuranceValue: Math.min(totalValue, 5000), // Max insurance
      requiresSignature,
      requiresAdultSignature: totalValue > 1000
    };
  }
}

Step 5: Authentication and Fraud Prevention​

Card Authentication System​

class CardAuthenticationService {
  constructor(tradingCardAPI, database) {
    this.cardAPI = tradingCardAPI;
    this.database = database;
    this.fraudDetection = new FraudDetectionEngine();
  }

  async authenticateCard(cardId, sellerProvidedData) {
    try {
      // Get authoritative card data from Trading Card API
      const apiCardData = await this.cardAPI.getCardWithDetails(cardId);
      
      // Compare seller data with API data
      const authenticationResult = this.compareCardData(apiCardData, sellerProvidedData);
      
      // Check for red flags
      const fraudCheck = await this.fraudDetection.checkListing(cardId, sellerProvidedData);
      
      // Generate authentication score
      const authScore = this.calculateAuthenticationScore(authenticationResult, fraudCheck);
      
      return {
        cardId,
        authenticated: authScore >= 85,
        authenticationScore: authScore,
        apiDataMatch: authenticationResult,
        fraudFlags: fraudCheck.flags,
        recommendations: this.generateAuthRecommendations(authScore, fraudCheck),
        verifiedAt: new Date()
      };

    } catch (error) {
      return {
        cardId,
        authenticated: false,
        error: error.message,
        recommendations: ['Manual review required due to authentication error']
      };
    }
  }

  compareCardData(apiData, sellerData) {
    const comparison = {
      name: this.fuzzyMatch(apiData.name, sellerData.name),
      year: apiData.year === sellerData.year,
      brand: this.fuzzyMatch(apiData.brand, sellerData.brand),
      setName: this.fuzzyMatch(apiData.setName, sellerData.setName),
      cardNumber: apiData.number === sellerData.cardNumber,
      player: apiData.playerInfo ? this.fuzzyMatch(apiData.playerInfo.name, sellerData.playerName) : true
    };

    const matchPercentage = Object.values(comparison).reduce((sum, match) => sum + (match ? 1 : 0), 0) / Object.keys(comparison).length * 100;

    return {
      individual: comparison,
      overallMatch: matchPercentage,
      discrepancies: Object.entries(comparison)
        .filter(([field, matches]) => !matches)
        .map(([field]) => field)
    };
  }

  fuzzyMatch(str1, str2, threshold = 0.8) {
    if (!str1 || !str2) return false;
    
    // Simple fuzzy matching algorithm
    const similarity = this.calculateSimilarity(str1.toLowerCase(), str2.toLowerCase());
    return similarity >= threshold;
  }

  calculateSimilarity(str1, str2) {
    const matrix = [];
    
    for (let i = 0; i <= str2.length; i++) {
      matrix[i] = [i];
    }
    
    for (let j = 0; j <= str1.length; j++) {
      matrix[0][j] = j;
    }
    
    for (let i = 1; i <= str2.length; i++) {
      for (let j = 1; j <= str1.length; j++) {
        if (str2.charAt(i - 1) === str1.charAt(j - 1)) {
          matrix[i][j] = matrix[i - 1][j - 1];
        } else {
          matrix[i][j] = Math.min(
            matrix[i - 1][j - 1] + 1,
            matrix[i][j - 1] + 1,
            matrix[i - 1][j] + 1
          );
        }
      }
    }
    
    const maxLength = Math.max(str1.length, str2.length);
    return (maxLength - matrix[str2.length][str1.length]) / maxLength;
  }

  calculateAuthenticationScore(authResult, fraudCheck) {
    let score = authResult.overallMatch;
    
    // Penalize for fraud flags
    score -= fraudCheck.flags.length * 10;
    
    // Bonus for high-confidence matches
    if (authResult.overallMatch > 95) {
      score += 10;
    }
    
    return Math.max(0, Math.min(100, score));
  }

  generateAuthRecommendations(authScore, fraudCheck) {
    const recommendations = [];
    
    if (authScore < 85) {
      recommendations.push('Manual verification recommended before listing');
    }
    
    if (fraudCheck.flags.length > 0) {
      recommendations.push('Review fraud detection flags before approving');
    }
    
    if (authScore >= 95) {
      recommendations.push('High confidence - suitable for automatic approval');
    }
    
    return recommendations;
  }
}

class FraudDetectionEngine {
  async checkListing(cardId, sellerData) {
    const flags = [];
    
    // Check for common fraud patterns
    
    // 1. Unrealistic pricing
    const marketPrice = await this.getMarketPrice(cardId, sellerData.condition);
    if (marketPrice && sellerData.price < marketPrice * 0.3) {
      flags.push({
        type: 'suspicious_pricing',
        severity: 'high',
        description: 'Listed price significantly below market value'
      });
    }

    // 2. New seller with high-value items
    const sellerHistory = await this.getSellerHistory(sellerData.sellerId);
    if (sellerHistory.totalSales < 5 && sellerData.price > 500) {
      flags.push({
        type: 'new_seller_high_value',
        severity: 'medium',
        description: 'New seller listing high-value item'
      });
    }

    // 3. Duplicate listings check
    const similarListings = await this.findSimilarActiveListings(cardId, sellerData);
    if (similarListings.length > 0) {
      flags.push({
        type: 'potential_duplicate',
        severity: 'low',
        description: 'Similar listing found from same seller'
      });
    }

    return {
      flags,
      riskLevel: this.calculateRiskLevel(flags),
      requiresManualReview: flags.some(flag => flag.severity === 'high')
    };
  }

  calculateRiskLevel(flags) {
    const severityWeights = { low: 1, medium: 3, high: 5 };
    const totalRisk = flags.reduce((sum, flag) => sum + severityWeights[flag.severity], 0);
    
    if (totalRisk >= 8) return 'high';
    if (totalRisk >= 4) return 'medium';
    return 'low';
  }
}

Step 6: Multi-Platform Integration​

Marketplace Platform Adapters​

from abc import ABC, abstractmethod
from typing import Dict, List, Optional
import requests

class MarketplaceAdapter(ABC):
    """Abstract base class for marketplace integrations"""
    
    @abstractmethod
    async def create_listing(self, listing_data: Dict) -> Dict:
        pass
    
    @abstractmethod
    async def update_listing(self, listing_id: str, updates: Dict) -> Dict:
        pass
    
    @abstractmethod
    async def deactivate_listing(self, listing_id: str) -> Dict:
        pass
    
    @abstractmethod
    async def get_listing_performance(self, listing_id: str) -> Dict:
        pass

class EbayMarketplaceAdapter(MarketplaceAdapter):
    def __init__(self, app_id: str, cert_id: str, dev_id: str, user_token: str):
        self.app_id = app_id
        self.cert_id = cert_id
        self.dev_id = dev_id
        self.user_token = user_token
        self.base_url = 'https://api.ebay.com'
        
    async def create_listing(self, listing_data: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Create eBay listing using Trading Card API data"""
        try:
            # Map to eBay listing format
            ebay_listing = {
                'Item': {
                    'Title': listing_data['title'][:80],  # eBay title limit
                    'Description': self.format_ebay_description(listing_data),
                    'PrimaryCategory': {'CategoryID': self.get_ebay_category_id(listing_data)},
                    'StartPrice': listing_data['price'],
                    'CategoryMappingAllowed': True,
                    'Country': 'US',
                    'Currency': 'USD',
                    'DispatchTimeMax': 3,
                    'ListingDuration': 'Days_7',
                    'ListingType': 'FixedPriceItem',
                    'PaymentMethods': ['PayPal', 'CreditCard'],
                    'PictureDetails': {
                        'PictureURL': listing_data['images']
                    },
                    'PostalCode': listing_data['seller_postal_code'],
                    'Quantity': listing_data['quantity'],
                    'ReturnPolicy': {
                        'ReturnsAcceptedOption': 'ReturnsAccepted',
                        'RefundOption': 'MoneyBack',
                        'ReturnsWithinOption': 'Days_30'
                    },
                    'ShippingDetails': self.build_shipping_details(listing_data),
                    'ItemSpecifics': {
                        'NameValueList': self.build_item_specifics(listing_data)
                    }
                }
            }
            
            # Call eBay API
            response = await self.make_ebay_api_call('AddFixedPriceItem', ebay_listing)
            
            return {
                'success': True,
                'listing_id': response['ItemID'],
                'listing_url': f"https://www.ebay.com/itm/{response['ItemID']}",
                'fees': response.get('Fees', {})
            }
            
        except Exception as e:
            return {
                'success': False,
                'error': str(e)
            }
    
    def format_ebay_description(self, listing_data: Dict) -> str:
        """Format description for eBay with HTML styling"""
        html_description = f"""
        <div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 800px;">
            <h2>{listing_data['title']}</h2>
            
            <div style="background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 5px;">
                <h3>✅ Verified by Trading Card API</h3>
                <p>This card's authenticity and details have been verified through Trading Card API's comprehensive database.</p>
            </div>
            
            <h3>Card Details</h3>
            <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;">
        """
        
        # Add specifications table
        for key, value in listing_data['specifications'].items():
            html_description += f"""
                <tr style="border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;">
                    <td style="padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;">{key}</td>
                    <td style="padding: 8px;">{value}</td>
                </tr>
            """
        
        html_description += """
            </table>
            
            <h3>Condition</h3>
            <p>Item condition is accurately described. Please review all photos carefully.</p>
            
            <h3>Shipping & Returns</h3>
            <p>Fast, secure shipping with tracking. 30-day returns accepted.</p>
        </div>
        """
        
        return html_description
    
    def build_item_specifics(self, listing_data: Dict) -> List[Dict]:
        """Build eBay item specifics from Trading Card API data"""
        specifics = []
        
        specs_mapping = {
            'Year': listing_data['specifications'].get('Year'),
            'Brand': listing_data['specifications'].get('Brand/Manufacturer'),
            'Set': listing_data['specifications'].get('Set'),
            'Card Number': listing_data['specifications'].get('Card Number'),
            'Player': listing_data['specifications'].get('Player'),
            'Team': listing_data['specifications'].get('Team'),
            'Condition': listing_data['condition'],
            'Graded': 'Yes' if listing_data.get('grade') else 'No'
        }
        
        for name, value in specs_mapping.items():
            if value:
                specifics.append({
                    'Name': name,
                    'Value': str(value)
                })
        
        return specifics

class TCGPlayerMarketplaceAdapter(MarketplaceAdapter):
    def __init__(self, api_key: str, app_id: str):
        self.api_key = api_key
        self.app_id = app_id
        self.base_url = 'https://api.tcgplayer.com'
        
    async def create_listing(self, listing_data: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Create TCGPlayer listing"""
        try:
            # Map to TCGPlayer format
            tcg_listing = {
                'productId': await self.find_tcg_product_id(listing_data),
                'condition': self.map_condition_to_tcg(listing_data['condition']),
                'price': listing_data['price'],
                'quantity': listing_data['quantity'],
                'language': 'English',
                'notes': listing_data.get('seller_notes', ''),
                'expeditedShipping': listing_data.get('expedited_shipping', False)
            }
            
            response = await self.make_tcg_api_call('POST', '/inventory/products', tcg_listing)
            
            return {
                'success': True,
                'listing_id': response['results'][0]['productConditionId'],
                'listing_url': f"https://www.tcgplayer.com/product/{response['results'][0]['productId']}"
            }
            
        except Exception as e:
            return {
                'success': False,
                'error': str(e)
            }
    
    async def find_tcg_product_id(self, listing_data: Dict) -> Optional[int]:
        """Find matching TCGPlayer product ID using Trading Card API data"""
        search_params = {
            'productName': listing_data['title'],
            'setName': listing_data['specifications'].get('Set'),
            'limit': 10
        }
        
        response = await self.make_tcg_api_call('GET', '/catalog/products', search_params)
        
        # Find best match
        for product in response.get('results', []):
            if self.is_product_match(product, listing_data):
                return product['productId']
        
        return None
    
    def map_condition_to_tcg(self, condition: str) -> str:
        """Map general condition to TCGPlayer conditions"""
        condition_mapping = {
            'M': 'Near Mint',
            'NM': 'Near Mint', 
            'EX': 'Lightly Played',
            'VG': 'Moderately Played',
            'G': 'Heavily Played',
            'P': 'Damaged'
        }
        return condition_mapping.get(condition, 'Near Mint')

class MarketplaceOrchestrator:
    def __init__(self, adapters: Dict[str, MarketplaceAdapter]):
        self.adapters = adapters
        self.cross_listing_rules = {}
        
    async def cross_list_card(self, card_id: str, listing_data: Dict, target_platforms: List[str]) -> Dict:
        """Create listings across multiple marketplaces simultaneously"""
        results = {}
        
        for platform in target_platforms:
            if platform not in self.adapters:
                results[platform] = {'success': False, 'error': 'Platform not supported'}
                continue
                
            try:
                adapter = self.adapters[platform]
                
                # Apply platform-specific adjustments
                platform_listing = self.adjust_for_platform(listing_data, platform)
                
                # Create listing
                result = await adapter.create_listing(platform_listing)
                results[platform] = result
                
                # Add small delay between platforms to avoid overwhelming
                await asyncio.sleep(1)
                
            except Exception as e:
                results[platform] = {'success': False, 'error': str(e)}
        
        return {
            'card_id': card_id,
            'platforms_attempted': len(target_platforms),
            'successful_listings': len([r for r in results.values() if r.get('success')]),
            'results': results,
            'cross_listed_at': datetime.now().isoformat()
        }
    
    def adjust_for_platform(self, base_listing: Dict, platform: str) -> Dict:
        """Adjust listing data for specific platform requirements"""
        adjusted = base_listing.copy()
        
        if platform == 'ebay':
            # eBay-specific adjustments
            adjusted['title'] = adjusted['title'][:80]  # Title length limit
            adjusted['requires_paypal'] = True
            
        elif platform == 'tcgplayer':
            # TCGPlayer-specific adjustments
            adjusted['requires_condition_details'] = True
            adjusted['max_quantity'] = 99
            
        elif platform == 'mercari':
            # Mercari-specific adjustments
            adjusted['title'] = adjusted['title'][:40]  # Shorter title limit
            adjusted['description'] = adjusted['description'][:1000]  # Description limit
        
        return adjusted

Step 7: Analytics and Reporting​

Marketplace Performance Analytics​

class MarketplaceAnalytics {
  constructor(database, marketplaceAdapters) {
    this.database = database;
    this.marketplaces = marketplaceAdapters;
  }

  async generateSellerDashboard(sellerId, timeframe = 30) {
    const endDate = new Date();
    const startDate = new Date(endDate.getTime() - (timeframe * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000));

    const dashboard = {
      overview: await this.getSellerOverview(sellerId, startDate, endDate),
      sales: await this.getSalesAnalytics(sellerId, startDate, endDate),
      inventory: await this.getInventoryAnalytics(sellerId),
      performance: await this.getListingPerformance(sellerId, startDate, endDate),
      recommendations: await this.generateSellerRecommendations(sellerId)
    };

    return dashboard;
  }

  async getSellerOverview(sellerId, startDate, endDate) {
    const metrics = await this.database.getSellerMetrics(sellerId, startDate, endDate);
    
    return {
      totalRevenue: metrics.totalRevenue,
      totalSales: metrics.salesCount,
      averageOrderValue: metrics.totalRevenue / metrics.salesCount,
      activeListings: metrics.activeListings,
      totalInventoryValue: metrics.inventoryValue,
      topSellingCard: metrics.topSellingCard,
      conversionRate: (metrics.salesCount / metrics.totalViews) * 100
    };
  }

  async getSalesAnalytics(sellerId, startDate, endDate) {
    const salesData = await this.database.getSalesData(sellerId, startDate, endDate);
    
    // Group sales by day for trend analysis
    const dailySales = this.groupSalesByDay(salesData);
    
    // Analyze by marketplace platform
    const platformBreakdown = this.analyzeSalesByPlatform(salesData);
    
    // Top selling cards
    const topCards = this.getTopSellingCards(salesData);

    return {
      dailyTrend: dailySales,
      platformPerformance: platformBreakdown,
      topSellingCards: topCards,
      averageDaysToSell: this.calculateAverageDaysToSell(salesData),
      seasonalTrends: this.analyzeSeasonalTrends(salesData)
    };
  }

  async getListingPerformance(sellerId, startDate, endDate) {
    const listings = await this.database.getListingAnalytics(sellerId, startDate, endDate);
    
    return {
      totalListings: listings.length,
      soldListings: listings.filter(l => l.status === 'sold').length,
      activeListings: listings.filter(l => l.status === 'active').length,
      averageViewsPerListing: listings.reduce((sum, l) => sum + l.views, 0) / listings.length,
      averageWatchersPerListing: listings.reduce((sum, l) => sum + l.watchers, 0) / listings.length,
      conversionRate: (listings.filter(l => l.status === 'sold').length / listings.length) * 100,
      listingsNeedingAttention: this.identifyUnderperformingListings(listings)
    };
  }

  async generateSellerRecommendations(sellerId) {
    const recommendations = [];
    
    // Analyze seller performance
    const performance = await this.database.getSellerPerformanceMetrics(sellerId);
    
    // Price optimization recommendations
    if (performance.avgDaysToSell > 14) {
      recommendations.push({
        type: 'pricing',
        priority: 'high',
        title: 'Consider Price Optimization',
        description: 'Your listings are taking longer than average to sell. Consider reviewing your pricing strategy.',
        action: 'Review pricing compared to market rates'
      });
    }
    
    // Inventory recommendations
    const lowStockItems = await this.database.getLowStockItems(sellerId);
    if (lowStockItems.length > 0) {
      recommendations.push({
        type: 'inventory',
        priority: 'medium',
        title: 'Restock Popular Items',
        description: `${lowStockItems.length} popular items are running low on inventory.`,
        action: 'Review restock opportunities'
      });
    }
    
    // Platform expansion recommendations
    const platformPerformance = await this.analyzePlatformOpportunities(sellerId);
    if (platformPerformance.suggestedPlatforms.length > 0) {
      recommendations.push({
        type: 'expansion',
        priority: 'low',
        title: 'Expand to New Platforms',
        description: `Consider listing on ${platformPerformance.suggestedPlatforms.join(', ')} for increased reach.`,
        action: 'Evaluate new marketplace opportunities'
      });
    }

    return recommendations;
  }

  identifyUnderperformingListings(listings) {
    // Find listings that need attention
    return listings.filter(listing => {
      const daysSinceListed = (new Date() - new Date(listing.createdAt)) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24);
      const hasLowEngagement = listing.views < 5 && listing.watchers < 2;
      const isStale = daysSinceListed > 30;
      
      return hasLowEngagement || isStale;
    }).map(listing => ({
      listingId: listing.id,
      cardName: listing.cardName,
      daysSinceListed: Math.floor((new Date() - new Date(listing.createdAt)) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)),
      views: listing.views,
      watchers: listing.watchers,
      suggestedAction: this.suggestListingAction(listing)
    }));
  }

  suggestListingAction(listing) {
    const daysSinceListed = (new Date() - new Date(listing.createdAt)) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24);
    
    if (listing.views < 3 && daysSinceListed > 7) {
      return 'Consider reducing price or improving title/description';
    }
    
    if (listing.watchers > 5 && daysSinceListed > 14) {
      return 'High interest but no sales - check if price is competitive';
    }
    
    if (daysSinceListed > 30) {
      return 'Relist with fresh title and updated market price';
    }
    
    return 'Monitor performance';
  }
}

Step 8: Payment Processing Integration​

Secure Transaction Handling​

import stripe
from decimal import Decimal
from datetime import datetime

class PaymentProcessor:
    def __init__(self, stripe_secret_key: str, platform_fee_percentage: float = 2.9):
        stripe.api_key = stripe_secret_key
        self.platform_fee = platform_fee_percentage / 100
        
    async def process_card_purchase(self, order_data: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Process payment for trading card purchase"""
        try:
            # Calculate amounts
            subtotal = self.calculate_subtotal(order_data['items'])
            tax_amount = await self.calculate_tax(order_data)
            shipping_cost = self.calculate_shipping_cost(order_data)
            platform_fee = subtotal * self.platform_fee
            total_amount = subtotal + tax_amount + shipping_cost
            seller_payout = subtotal - platform_fee
            
            # Create Stripe Payment Intent
            payment_intent = stripe.PaymentIntent.create(
                amount=int(total_amount * 100),  # Stripe uses cents
                currency='usd',
                metadata={
                    'order_id': order_data['order_id'],
                    'seller_id': order_data['seller_id'],
                    'buyer_id': order_data['buyer_id'],
                    'card_count': len(order_data['items']),
                    'platform_fee': platform_fee,
                    'seller_payout': seller_payout
                },
                transfer_data={
                    'destination': order_data['seller_stripe_account'],
                    'amount': int(seller_payout * 100)
                },
                application_fee_amount=int(platform_fee * 100)
            )
            
            # Record transaction intent
            await self.record_payment_intent(order_data['order_id'], payment_intent)
            
            return {
                'success': True,
                'payment_intent_id': payment_intent.id,
                'client_secret': payment_intent.client_secret,
                'amount_breakdown': {
                    'subtotal': subtotal,
                    'tax': tax_amount,
                    'shipping': shipping_cost,
                    'platform_fee': platform_fee,
                    'total': total_amount,
                    'seller_payout': seller_payout
                }
            }
            
        except stripe.error.StripeError as e:
            return {
                'success': False,
                'error': f"Payment processing error: {str(e)}"
            }
        except Exception as e:
            return {
                'success': False,
                'error': f"Unexpected error: {str(e)}"
            }
    
    async def handle_payment_webhook(self, webhook_data: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Handle Stripe webhook events"""
        event_type = webhook_data['type']
        
        if event_type == 'payment_intent.succeeded':
            return await self.handle_successful_payment(webhook_data['data']['object'])
        elif event_type == 'payment_intent.payment_failed':
            return await self.handle_failed_payment(webhook_data['data']['object'])
        elif event_type == 'transfer.created':
            return await self.handle_seller_payout(webhook_data['data']['object'])
        else:
            return {'processed': False, 'reason': f'Unhandled event type: {event_type}'}
    
    async def handle_successful_payment(self, payment_intent: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Process successful payment completion"""
        order_id = payment_intent['metadata']['order_id']
        
        try:
            # Update order status
            await self.database.update_order_status(order_id, 'paid')
            
            # Trigger fulfillment process
            await self.trigger_fulfillment(order_id)
            
            # Send confirmation emails
            await self.send_payment_confirmation(order_id)
            
            # Update seller dashboard
            await self.update_seller_metrics(payment_intent['metadata']['seller_id'])
            
            return {
                'processed': True,
                'order_id': order_id,
                'action': 'payment_confirmed'
            }
            
        except Exception as e:
            # Payment succeeded but post-processing failed
            await self.handle_post_payment_error(order_id, str(e))
            return {
                'processed': False,
                'error': f"Post-payment processing failed: {str(e)}"
            }
    
    async def calculate_tax(self, order_data: Dict) -> float:
        """Calculate sales tax based on buyer location and card types"""
        # Tax calculation for trading cards varies by jurisdiction
        buyer_location = order_data['shipping_address']
        items = order_data['items']
        
        # This would integrate with tax calculation services like Avalara or TaxJar
        tax_rate = await self.get_tax_rate(buyer_location, 'trading_cards')
        
        subtotal = self.calculate_subtotal(items)
        return subtotal * tax_rate
    
    def calculate_subtotal(self, items: List[Dict]) -> float:
        """Calculate order subtotal"""
        return sum(item['price'] * item['quantity'] for item in items)
    
    def calculate_shipping_cost(self, order_data: Dict) -> float:
        """Calculate shipping cost based on items and destination"""
        items = order_data['items']
        destination = order_data['shipping_address']
        
        # Basic shipping calculation
        total_value = self.calculate_subtotal(items)
        item_count = sum(item['quantity'] for item in items)
        
        # Base shipping cost
        base_cost = 4.99
        
        # Additional cost per extra item
        if item_count > 1:
            base_cost += (item_count - 1) * 0.50
        
        # Insurance for high-value orders
        if total_value > 100:
            base_cost += 2.00  # Insurance fee
        
        # Expedited shipping option
        if order_data.get('expedited_shipping'):
            base_cost *= 2.5
        
        return base_cost

Step 9: Compliance and Security​

PCI Compliance and Data Protection​

class ComplianceManager {
  constructor(config) {
    this.config = config;
    this.auditLogger = new AuditLogger();
  }

  async validateTransaction(transactionData) {
    const validations = {
      pciCompliance: await this.validatePCICompliance(transactionData),
      dataProtection: await this.validateDataProtection(transactionData),
      fraudPrevention: await this.validateFraudPrevention(transactionData),
      taxCompliance: await this.validateTaxCompliance(transactionData)
    };

    const allValid = Object.values(validations).every(v => v.valid);

    await this.auditLogger.logComplianceCheck({
      transactionId: transactionData.id,
      validations,
      result: allValid ? 'passed' : 'failed',
      timestamp: new Date()
    });

    return {
      compliant: allValid,
      validations,
      requiredActions: this.generateComplianceActions(validations)
    };
  }

  async validatePCICompliance(transactionData) {
    // Ensure no sensitive payment data is stored
    const violations = [];

    // Check if any sensitive data is being stored
    if (transactionData.cardNumber) {
      violations.push('Card number should not be stored');
    }

    if (transactionData.cvv) {
      violations.push('CVV should never be stored');
    }

    // Verify encryption for any stored payment references
    if (transactionData.paymentMethodId && !this.isEncrypted(transactionData.paymentMethodId)) {
      violations.push('Payment method references must be encrypted');
    }

    return {
      valid: violations.length === 0,
      violations,
      recommendation: 'Use payment processor tokens instead of storing sensitive data'
    };
  }

  async validateDataProtection(transactionData) {
    // Validate data minimization and user consent
    const checks = {
      hasUserConsent: await this.verifyUserConsent(transactionData.buyerId),
      dataMinimization: this.checkDataMinimization(transactionData),
      retentionPolicy: this.checkRetentionCompliance(transactionData),
      accessControls: this.validateAccessControls(transactionData)
    };

    return {
      valid: Object.values(checks).every(Boolean),
      checks,
      recommendation: 'Ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance for all user data'
    };
  }

  async validateTaxCompliance(transactionData) {
    // Verify proper tax calculation and reporting
    const taxValidation = {
      correctRate: await this.verifyTaxRate(transactionData),
      properDocumentation: this.checkTaxDocumentation(transactionData),
      reportingReady: this.validateTaxReporting(transactionData)
    };

    return {
      valid: Object.values(taxValidation).every(Boolean),
      details: taxValidation,
      recommendation: 'Ensure all transactions are properly documented for tax reporting'
    };
  }

  generateComplianceActions(validations) {
    const actions = [];

    Object.entries(validations).forEach(([area, validation]) => {
      if (!validation.valid) {
        actions.push({
          area,
          priority: this.getCompliancePriority(area),
          action: validation.recommendation,
          deadline: this.getComplianceDeadline(area)
        });
      }
    });

    return actions.sort((a, b) => this.priorityOrder[a.priority] - this.priorityOrder[b.priority]);
  }

  getCompliancePriority(area) {
    const priorities = {
      pciCompliance: 'critical',
      fraudPrevention: 'high',
      dataProtection: 'high',
      taxCompliance: 'medium'
    };
    return priorities[area] || 'low';
  }
}

Step 10: Webhook Integration and Real-time Updates​

Marketplace Event Handling​

from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
import hmac
import hashlib
from typing import Dict

class MarketplaceWebhookHandler:
    def __init__(self, inventory_manager, order_processor, analytics_tracker):
        self.inventory_manager = inventory_manager
        self.order_processor = order_processor
        self.analytics = analytics_tracker
        self.webhook_secrets = {}  # Platform-specific webhook secrets
        
    def setup_webhook_endpoints(self, app: Flask):
        """Set up webhook endpoints for different marketplaces"""
        
        @app.route('/webhooks/ebay', methods=['POST'])
        async def handle_ebay_webhook():
            return await self.process_ebay_webhook(request)
        
        @app.route('/webhooks/tcgplayer', methods=['POST'])
        async def handle_tcgplayer_webhook():
            return await self.process_tcgplayer_webhook(request)
        
        @app.route('/webhooks/stripe', methods=['POST'])
        async def handle_stripe_webhook():
            return await self.process_stripe_webhook(request)
    
    async def process_ebay_webhook(self, request) -> Dict:
        """Process eBay marketplace webhooks"""
        try:
            # Verify webhook signature
            if not self.verify_ebay_webhook(request):
                return {'error': 'Invalid webhook signature'}, 401
            
            webhook_data = request.get_json()
            event_type = webhook_data.get('metadata', {}).get('topic')
            
            if event_type == 'FIXED_PRICE_TRANSACTION':
                # Handle completed sale
                return await self.handle_ebay_sale(webhook_data)
                
            elif event_type == 'AUCTION_TRANSACTION':
                # Handle auction completion
                return await self.handle_ebay_auction_completion(webhook_data)
                
            elif event_type == 'ITEM_LISTED':
                # Handle new listing confirmation
                return await self.handle_listing_confirmation(webhook_data, 'ebay')
                
            elif event_type == 'ITEM_REVISED':
                # Handle listing updates
                return await self.handle_listing_revision(webhook_data, 'ebay')
                
            elif event_type == 'RETURN_CREATED':
                # Handle return request
                return await self.handle_return_request(webhook_data, 'ebay')
            
            return {'status': 'event_not_handled', 'event_type': event_type}
            
        except Exception as e:
            await self.log_webhook_error('ebay', str(e), request.get_data())
            return {'error': 'Webhook processing failed'}, 500
    
    async def handle_ebay_sale(self, webhook_data: Dict) -> Dict:
        """Process eBay sale completion"""
        transaction_data = webhook_data['summary']
        
        sale_info = {
            'marketplace': 'ebay',
            'marketplace_transaction_id': transaction_data['transactionId'],
            'listing_id': transaction_data['itemId'],
            'buyer_id': transaction_data['buyer']['username'],
            'quantity_sold': transaction_data['quantityPurchased'],
            'sale_price': float(transaction_data['totalPrice']['value']),
            'sale_date': transaction_data['creationDate'],
            'payment_status': transaction_data['paymentSummary']['paymentStatus']
        }
        
        # Find our internal listing
        internal_listing = await self.database.get_listing_by_marketplace_id(
            sale_info['listing_id'], 
            'ebay'
        )
        
        if not internal_listing:
            return {'error': 'Internal listing not found'}
        
        # Process the sale
        result = await self.inventory_manager.handle_sale({
            'listingId': internal_listing['id'],
            'quantitySold': sale_info['quantity_sold'],
            'buyerId': sale_info['buyer_id'],
            'salePrice': sale_info['sale_price'],
            'transactionId': sale_info['marketplace_transaction_id']
        })
        
        # Update analytics
        await self.analytics.record_sale(sale_info)
        
        # Send seller notification
        await self.send_sale_notification(internal_listing['seller_id'], sale_info)
        
        return {'status': 'sale_processed', 'internal_order_id': result.get('orderId')}
    
    def verify_ebay_webhook(self, request) -> bool:
        """Verify eBay webhook signature"""
        signature = request.headers.get('X-EBAY-SIGNATURE')
        if not signature:
            return False
        
        # eBay webhook verification process
        payload = request.get_data()
        expected_signature = self.calculate_ebay_signature(payload)
        
        return hmac.compare_digest(signature, expected_signature)
    
    def calculate_ebay_signature(self, payload: bytes) -> str:
        """Calculate expected eBay webhook signature"""
        secret = self.webhook_secrets.get('ebay', '').encode()
        signature = hmac.new(secret, payload, hashlib.sha256).hexdigest()
        return f"sha256={signature}"
    
    async def setup_marketplace_webhooks(self):
        """Register webhook endpoints with each marketplace"""
        
        # eBay webhook setup
        await self.register_ebay_webhooks()
        
        # TCGPlayer webhook setup  
        await self.register_tcgplayer_webhooks()
        
        # Other marketplace webhooks
        # await self.register_other_webhooks()
    
    async def register_ebay_webhooks(self):
        """Register webhooks with eBay"""
        webhook_topics = [
            'FIXED_PRICE_TRANSACTION',
            'AUCTION_TRANSACTION', 
            'ITEM_LISTED',
            'ITEM_REVISED',
            'RETURN_CREATED'
        ]
        
        for topic in webhook_topics:
            try:
                # Register webhook with eBay API
                webhook_config = {
                    'topic': topic,
                    'endpoint': f"{self.config['base_url']}/webhooks/ebay",
                    'format': 'JSON'
                }
                
                # This would call eBay's webhook registration API
                # await self.ebay_api.register_webhook(webhook_config)
                print(f"Registered eBay webhook for {topic}")
                
            except Exception as e:
                print(f"Failed to register eBay webhook for {topic}: {e}")

🎯 Best Practices Summary​

Performance Optimization​

  • Batch API operations to minimize rate limiting
  • Cache card data aggressively since it changes infrequently
  • Use CDN for card images and static marketplace assets
  • Implement pagination for large product catalogs

Security Best Practices​

  • Never store payment card data - use tokenization
  • Validate all webhook signatures to prevent tampering
  • Implement rate limiting on all public endpoints
  • Use HTTPS everywhere for data transmission
  • Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit

User Experience​

  • Provide detailed card authentication information in listings
  • Show real-time inventory availability
  • Implement advanced search with Trading Card API filters
  • Offer multiple payment options and secure checkout

Business Intelligence​

  • Track seller performance metrics across platforms
  • Monitor market trends for pricing optimization
  • Analyze buyer behavior to improve recommendations
  • Generate compliance reports for tax and regulatory requirements

🚀 Scaling Considerations​

Infrastructure Requirements​

  • Load balancers for high-traffic marketplace operations
  • Message queues for processing webhook events
  • Database replication for read-heavy operations
  • CDN integration for global card image delivery

Multi-Region Support​

  • Localized pricing in different currencies
  • Regional marketplace compliance (EU GDPR, California CCPA)
  • Multi-language support for international sellers
  • Currency conversion with real-time exchange rates

This comprehensive guide provides the foundation for building professional marketplace integrations that leverage Trading Card API's rich data to create compelling, authentic, and secure trading experiences.

Next Steps​

  1. Review API Authentication - Set up secure API access
  2. Explore Card Endpoints - Understand available card data
  3. Study Collection Management - Learn complementary features
  4. Join Developer Community - Connect with other marketplace builders

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