Wholesale Policies

Looking to stock your card shop, run breaks, or supply your community with hobby boxes and supplies? HobbyKita offers wholesale pricing for qualified retailers and resellers across the United States. By making wholesale purchases from HobbyKita, retailers agree to the policies outlined below.

Eligibility for a Wholesale Account

You must meet one of the following to qualify for a wholesale account:

• Operate a physical shop (with or without an online website), OR
• Be an online-only seller with an established following and verifiable sales history

The Following Are Strictly Prohibited

• Selling on third-party marketplaces (eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Mercari, etc.) as your only sales channel
• Purchasing wholesale items for personal use or personal collections
• Drop-shippers without inventory or a verifiable storefront
• Unverified online sellers using social media as their only platform

How to Apply

To apply for a wholesale account, email us at CONTACT@hobbykita.com with the subject line ‘WHOLESALE APPLICATION’. Please include:

• A short intro about your business — what you sell, how long you’ve been operating
• Valid business license issued in your state
• Reseller certificate or sales tax exemption certificate
• EIN (Employer Identification Number) or business tax ID
• Business address (no PO Boxes)
• Website, social media, or storefront proof showing you’re an active business

Pricing

All pricing on our site is shown in U.S. Dollars (USD). Wholesale prices are only available to qualified retailers who plan to resell the items. Wholesale pricing is strictly confidential and may not be shared, posted, or used in advertisements. Pricing is subject to change based on market conditions.

Payment Terms

All orders must be paid upfront prior to shipment. We accept the following payment methods for wholesale:

• Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
• PayPal Business
• ACH Transfers (preferred for larger orders)
• Wire Transfers (for orders over $10,000)

Free Shipping

FREE shipping on all products purchased on our website — wholesale orders included, no minimum required. We ship all items from our facility in Des Moines, IA. All import duties (if applicable) are the responsibility of the retailer.

Fulfillment

Once payment has been received, orders take between 1–2 business days to fulfill unless otherwise notified. For pre-sale wholesale orders, fulfillment happens within 1–2 business days of the manufacturer’s official release date.

Return Protocol

Wholesale return rules:

• All wholesale sales are final unless the product arrives damaged, defective, or wrong
• Sealed products can’t be returned once opened, even by wholesale buyers
• Our 1-Year Warranty applies to wholesale purchases the same as retail
• Refunds are issued back to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of approval

Manufacturer Allocations & Restrictions

• Some products are subject to manufacturer allocations. We can’t always guarantee bulk quantities of new releases.
• Some products carry strict reseller agreements with minimum advertised pricing (MAP) requirements.
• No automatic back-orders. When something is out of stock, your order won’t queue up automatically.
• We may cap quantities on hot releases to ensure fair distribution.

Account Termination

HobbyKita reserves the right to suspend or terminate any wholesale account if:

• The buyer violates our terms or pricing confidentiality
• Multiple chargebacks or payment disputes occur
• The buyer resells products in ways that violate manufacturer agreements
• Fraudulent activity or misrepresentation is detected
• The account becomes inactive for 12+ months

Contact Us

Ready to apply or have questions about our wholesale program? Email with subject line ‘WHOLESALE INQUIRY’ or ‘WHOLESALE APPLICATION’: