The Best Way to Store Mahjong Playmats

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Ted Litvan

Mahjong is a timeless tile-based game enjoyed by players around the world. Whether you’re hosting weekly game nights, traveling to tournaments, or building your own Mahjong setup at home, protecting your accessories is just as important as protecting the tiles themselves. One accessory many players rely on is a Mahjong playmat — a soft, cushioned surface that reduces tile noise, prevents slipping, and creates a cleaner playing area.

Most Mahjong mats are made from neoprene or rubber-backed material, similar to oversized mousepads or trading card gaming mats. While these materials provide durability and comfort during gameplay, improper storage can lead to creases, curling edges, trapped dust, or unnecessary wear over time.

That’s where the BCW Bat Tube comes in.

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Receiving Your BCW Freight Shipment

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Ted Litvan

Large BCW wholesale orders normally ship on pallets via freight carriers, a service often called LTL (Less Than Truckload). These shipments travel with other freight and may be handled multiple times during transit.

BCW works hard to protect your order before it leaves our warehouse. We carefully stack products on pallets, offset cartons away from pallet edges, and securely wrap each shipment to reduce the risk of damage.

While issues during transit are not common, they can happen. The good news is BCW has you covered—we typically replace damaged items or issue credit when problems are properly reported.

The best way to make sure everything is handled quickly and correctly is to inspect your shipment before signing for delivery.

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Best-Selling TCG Store Supplies – BCW Seminar at GAMA Expo 2026

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Ted Litvan

Game store owners attending the 2026 GAMA Expo in Louisville joined BCW for a seminar on accessories that consistently sell in hobby stores.

In this session, Andrew Phillips highlights BCW and Spectrum products that help TCG retailers organize inventory, protect cards, and create attractive in-store displays that drive accessory sales.

If you run a hobby store and want proven accessories that customers regularly buy, this seminar provides practical examples of products that perform well in retail environments.

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US WPN Stores: Get Deeper Savings When You Buy Direct from BCW

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Ted Litvan

We’re proud to share that BCW is a preferred partner of the Wizards Play Network (WPN).

If your store is a current member of the WPN located in the United States, now is the time to take advantage of exclusive additional savings from BCW Supplies. This special discount is available to qualifying stores—make sure you’re not leaving extra margin on the table.

The WPN is one of the largest hobby-gaming networks, and we’re excited to further empower stores with our products.

Special Pricing for US WPN Stores

BCW wholesale customers already receive ~50% below MSRP.

US WPN stores with an approved BCW wholesale account qualify for an additional 10% off our regular wholesale pricing. That brings your total savings to ~60% below MSRP.

This extra discount applies to the full line of BCW and Spectrum trading card accessories, including sleeves, top loaders, magnetic holders, deck boxes, storage boxes, binders, pages, and more.

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Grow Your Game Store Accessory Sales

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Ted Litvan

Game stores attending GAMA Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, March 3–7, 2026, are invited to connect with BCW Supplies. We’ll be showcasing BCW and Spectrum game accessories with modern designs and vibrant colors, built to protect, display, and organize trading card games, board games, and RPGs—plus new product launches and wholesale opportunities to help increase accessory sales and margins.

Andrew Phillips hosting a GAMA Expo seminar — Andrew Phillips introducing the Card Catalog to seminar guests at a previous GAMA Expo

Attend the BCW Supplies GAMA Expo seminar on Thursday, March 5, at 9:00 a.m. Hosts Justin Cloke and Andrew Phillips will highlight new product launches, fast-moving accessories, and proven storage solutions, while sharing practical ideas to help game stores increase sales on game accessories.

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Save Time on Your Next Order with the BCW Quick Order System

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Ted Litvan

If you run a hobby shop, time is in short supply. You’ve got customers to serve, inventory to manage, and events to prepare for—so why spend more time placing your supply orders?

That’s why BCW created the Quick Order system, a streamlined ordering process designed for hobby stores already familiar with our SKUs and products. It’s the fastest way to get the supplies you need from your wholesale account at bcwsupplies.com. Whether you’re stocking up on top loaders, comic boxes, or card sorting trays, Quick Order makes it easy.

How to Use the Quick Order System

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Get Game-Ready with BCW at Gen Con 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Ted Litvan

BCW is bringing premium gear for your next campaign, tournament, or game night — see us at Gen Con Indy!

This year, BCW is hitting the convention floor with a curated lineup of top-tier accessories for trading card games, board games, and role-playing adventures. Visit us at Gen Con, from July 31 to Aug. 3, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. We’ll be at Booth 2521, offering hands-on demos, expert advice, and an unbeatable promotion for gamers and retailers alike.

Score a Free Gift With Your Purchase

When you spend $50 or more at Gen Con Booth 2521, choose one of three exclusive free gifts:

• Prime X4 Gaming Box – a convention favorite among TCG players

• Bit Trays – great for organizing board game tokens

• Dice Trays – keep your rolls contained and your table organized

Can’t make it to Gen Con? No problem. Use discount code GC25 at checkout on bcwsupplies.com to receive the same offer on orders with a minimum cart value of $50. Offer valid online through Sept. 4, while supplies last.

Featured BCW and Spectrum Products at Our Booth

Organize Your Cards Like a Pro with the BCW Card Catalog
Designed for functionality and display-worthy appeal, the BCW Card Catalog is a go-to for serious collectors. It’s not only loved by individual players, but many stores use them as a WPN Premium-approved card organization solution.

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How to Pack Your Sports Cards for a Flight

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Ted Litvan

By Sal Barry

Summer is here, and so are some of the biggest sports card shows in the hobby. The Chantilly Show in Virginia and Fanatics Fest NYC take place this month. And of course, later this summer is the National Sports Collectors Convention. Even the fall has several large card shows that are worth the trip, such as the Dallas Card Show and the Chicago Sports Spectacular. Some of these conventions may be within driving distance from you, but others might require you to fly there. So, if you plan on traveling, here is some advice on how to safely and efficiently pack your cards for the flight home.

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Get a Free BCW or Spectrum Display Rack for Your Store

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Ted Litvan

An organized display helps hobby stores attract customers and boost sales. BCW and Spectrum accessories are always in demand, as collectors use them to protect and organize their pieces. Now, you can get a premium Display Rack for FREE—designed to highlight in-demand products and help you turn foot traffic into profitable sales.

Hobby stores can apply for a BCW wholesale account here to get discounted pricing, free shipping on qualifying orders, and dedicated customer service. Plus, wholesale customers can get a 7-foot tall BCW or Spectrum Display Rack—a $625 value—for FREE when you follow these steps:

Sign-in to your bcwsupplies.com wholesale account.
Add $1,500 or more worth of hobby accessories to your order. Suggested orders are below.
During checkout, use discount code BCWRack to get one FREE BCW Rack added to your cart, or use code SpectrumRACK to get one FREE Spectrum Rack added to your cart.

Empty Display Rack — The BCW or Spectrum Display Rack comes with 2 large shelves, 2 small shelves, and 16 hooks

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BCW and Spectrum Product Recap at the 2025 GAMA Expo

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Ted Litvan

Thank you to all of the game shop owners and store managers that attended the 2025 GAMA Expo in Louisville. If you need a reminder about the BCW and Spectrum gaming accessories you saw at our booth, or if you could not attend, take a moment to watch Andrew’s video recap.

Learn more and order the products discussed in the video:

Stores can purchase these products from our distributors, or directly from BCW Supplies. Details

Please Contact BCW if you have any questions about our products or services. Thanks again.