Managing your shelves becomes increasingly important as your TCG Card Shop Simulator store grows. Different furniture pieces can hold different amounts of merchandise, and some are much more efficient for their price than others.
The problem is that the game doesn’t always make it easy to compare furniture. Some items are locked behind levels, and you can’t always check their full descriptions before unlocking them.
This guide breaks down the merchandise shelves, card tables, warehouse storage, personal shelves, display cases, and other useful furniture, including their prices, unlock levels, capacity, and capacity-per-dollar value.
TCG Card Shop Simulator 1.0 Shelves Capacity Guide
For this guide, capacity is measured in card packs, rather than by the physical size of the furniture.
Each piece of furniture has several important statistics:
- Level: Required player level to unlock it
- Price: Purchase cost
- Types: Number of different merchandise types it can hold
- Volume: Capacity per merchandise type
- Total Capacity: Maximum total card-pack capacity
- Capacity per $: Total capacity relative to its purchase price
A higher Capacity per $ value generally means you’re getting more storage space for your money.
However, capacity efficiency isn’t the only thing that matters.
A large shelf might have better capacity but take up considerably more floor space, while a smaller shelf may be easier to fit into a crowded shop.
Merchandise Shelves
Merchandise shelves are the main storage furniture you’ll use for products displayed in your shop.
| Shelf | Level | Price | Types | Volume | Total Capacity | Capacity per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Cabinet | 2 | $150 | 3 | 48 | 144 | $1.04 |
| Small Metal Rack | 2 | $200 | 5 | 32 | 160 | $1.25 |
| 2X2 Cabinet | 3 | $300 | 4 | 48 | 192 | $1.56 |
| Single Sided Shelf | 4 | $450 | 6 | 32 | 192 | $2.34 |
| Double Sided Shelf | 11 | $1,000 | 16 | 32 | 512 | $1.95 |
| Wide Shelf | 30 | $3,000 | 12 | 64 | 768 | $3.91 |
| Corner Shelf | 65 | $5,000 | 8 | 222 | 1,776 | $2.82 |
| Box Shelf | 65 | $4,000 | 4 | 144 | 576 | $6.94 |
| Tetramon Shelf | 95 | $15,000 | 24 | 20 | 480 | $31.25 |
Small Cabinet
Unlock: Level 2
Price: $150
Types: 3
Total Capacity: 144
The Small Cabinet is one of the first storage options available.
It’s cheap and easy to fit into an early shop, making it a practical starting shelf.
Small Metal Rack
Unlock: Level 2
Price: $200
Types: 5
Total Capacity: 160
The Small Metal Rack costs slightly more than the Small Cabinet but supports more merchandise types.
It’s useful if you want to stock a wider variety of products early in the game.
2X2 Cabinet
Unlock: Level 3
Price: $300
Types: 4
Total Capacity: 192
The 2X2 Cabinet offers more total capacity than the two previous options.
It’s a natural upgrade once you’ve progressed beyond the earliest shop levels.
Single Sided Shelf
Unlock: Level 4
Price: $450
Types: 6
Total Capacity: 192
The Single Sided Shelf supports six merchandise types while maintaining 192 total capacity.
Its capacity-per-dollar value is 2.34, making it a more efficient option than the early shelves.
Double Sided Shelf
Unlock: Level 11
Price: $1,000
Types: 16
Total Capacity: 512
The Double Sided Shelf is a significant step up.
With support for 16 types and 512 total capacity, it becomes much more practical once your shop starts carrying a wider range of products.
Wide Shelf
Unlock: Level 30
Price: $3,000
Types: 12
Total Capacity: 768
The Wide Shelf provides a large amount of storage and supports 64 units per type.
Its total capacity reaches 768, making it a strong mid-to-late-game shelf.
Corner Shelf
Unlock: Level 65
Price: $5,000
Total Capacity: 1,776
The Corner Shelf is designed to make use of corner space while providing a huge amount of capacity.
Its complete capacity is divided between the two sides:
- Left Side: 126 capacity
- Right Side: 96 capacity
- Total: 1,776
This makes it particularly useful when you’re trying to maximize storage without wasting corner space.
Box Shelf
Unlock: Level 65
Price: $4,000
Types: 4
Volume: 144
Total Capacity: 576
The Box Shelf has an interesting advantage: its capacity efficiency is extremely high.
At $6.94 capacity per dollar, it has one of the best capacity-to-price ratios among the standard merchandise shelves.
Tetramon Shelf
Unlock: Level 95
Price: $15,000
Types: 24
Volume: 20
Total Capacity: 480
The Tetramon Shelf is a late-game piece designed specifically around Tetramon merchandise.
It supports 24 types, but its total capacity is only 480.
Its extremely high $31.25 capacity-per-dollar figure reflects its specialized design rather than raw storage efficiency.
Merchandise Card Tables
Card Tables are designed for displaying individual cards rather than storing large quantities of card packs.
| Card Table | Level | Price | Types | Volume | Total Capacity | Capacity per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Table | 3 | $400 | 8 | 1 | 8 | $50.00 |
| Vintage Card Table | 25 | $2,000 | 12 | 1 | 12 | $166.67 |
Card Table
Unlock: Level 3
Price: $400
Types: 8
Capacity: 8 cards
The basic Card Table supports eight different card types.
Because its capacity is based on individual cards rather than card packs, its capacity-per-dollar number shouldn’t be directly compared with normal merchandise shelves.
Vintage Card Table
Unlock: Level 25
Price: $2,000
Types: 12
Capacity: 12 cards
The Vintage Card Table supports twelve different cards and provides additional display space compared with the standard Card Table.
Warehouse Shelves
Warehouse Shelves are used for storing merchandise outside the main shop floor.
| Shelf | Level | Price | Types | Volume | Total Capacity | Capacity per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Warehouse Shelf | 5 | $500 | 4 | 64 | 256 | $1.95 |
| Big Warehouse Shelf | 13 | $1,000 | 8 | 64 | 512 | $1.95 |
Small Warehouse Shelf
Unlock: Level 5
Price: $500
Total Capacity: 256
The Small Warehouse Shelf provides 256 capacity and supports four different merchandise types.
Big Warehouse Shelf
Unlock: Level 13
Price: $1,000
Total Capacity: 512
The Big Warehouse Shelf doubles the total capacity of the Small Warehouse Shelf while also supporting twice as many types.
Its capacity-per-dollar value remains the same at 1.95.
Personal Shelves
Personal Shelves provide storage for your own inventory.
| Shelf | Level | Price | Types | Volume | Total Capacity | Capacity per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Personal Shelf | 5 | $150 | 3 | 48 | 144 | $1.04 |
| Big Personal Shelf | 23 | $1,000 | 8 | 48 | 384 | $2.60 |
| Huge Personal Shelf | 35 | $2,500 | 10 | 48 | 480 | $5.21 |
Small Personal Shelf
Unlock: Level 5
Price: $150
Capacity: 144
This is the basic personal storage option and is inexpensive enough for early-game use.
Big Personal Shelf
Unlock: Level 23
Price: $1,000
Capacity: 384
The Big Personal Shelf provides considerably more storage and supports eight types.
Huge Personal Shelf
Unlock: Level 35
Price: $2,500
Capacity: 480
The Huge Personal Shelf provides the largest personal storage capacity listed here.
Its capacity-per-dollar value is also considerably better than the smaller personal shelves.
Decoration Card Displays
These displays are primarily intended for showcasing individual cards.
| Display | Level | Price | Types | Total Capacity | Capacity per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Card Display | 10 | $400 | 8 | 8 | $50.00 |
| Wall Display Case (1X4) | 12 | $500 | 4 | 4 | $125.00 |
| Card Display Table | 20 | $1,000 | 10 | 10 | $100.00 |
| Wall Display Case (2X3) | 28 | $700 | 6 | 6 | $116.67 |
| Wall Display Case (2X4) | 28 | $1,000 | 8 | 8 | $125.00 |
| Big Card Display | 50 | $5,000 | 20 | 20 | $250.00 |
| Wall Display Case (6X6) | 52 | $5,000 | 36 | 36 | $138.89 |
The Wall Display Case (6X6) is available in both Black and White.
Both versions have the same:
- Level requirement
- Price
- Capacity
- Number of types
Small Card Display
Unlock: Level 10
Price: $400
Capacity: 8 cards
A basic option for displaying individual cards.
Wall Display Case (1X4)
Unlock: Level 12
Price: $500
Capacity: 4 cards
A compact wall-mounted display that can help save floor space.
Card Display Table
Unlock: Level 20
Price: $1,000
Capacity: 10 cards
A larger display option for showcasing individual cards.
Wall Display Case (2X3)
Unlock: Level 28
Price: $700
Capacity: 6 cards
This gives you six individual card display slots while using wall space.
Wall Display Case (2X4)
Unlock: Level 28
Price: $1,000
Capacity: 8 cards
A larger version of the 2X3 wall display.
Big Card Display
Unlock: Level 50
Price: $5,000
Capacity: 20 cards
The Big Card Display supports twenty individual cards.
Wall Display Case (6X6)
Unlock: Level 52
Price: $5,000
Capacity: 36 cards
The 6X6 display provides 36 card slots.
It comes in:
- Black
- White
Both versions have identical capacity and pricing.
Miscellaneous Furniture
Several pieces of furniture don’t fit neatly into the normal shelf categories but can still be important for running your store.
Empty Box Storage
Unlock: Level 9
Price: $750
Capacity: 200
Empty Box Storage is specifically designed for empty large boxes.
It can hold up to 200 empty large boxes.
Small empty boxes aren’t stored here. Small boxes with a capacity of 32 are discarded instead.
Bulk Donation Box
Unlock: Level 18
Price: $1,200
Capacity: 10,000
The Bulk Donation Box allows you to give cards to customers for free.
Doing so can increase the likelihood of receiving a positive review.
Its enormous capacity of 10,000 makes it suitable for holding a large quantity of donated cards.
Card Storage Shelf
Unlock: Level 20
Price: $2,000
Capacity: 10,000
The Card Storage Shelf is used by employees to refill Card Tables.
It has a massive capacity of 10,000, making it useful for shops that rely heavily on card displays.
Tournament Prize Shelf
Unlock: Level 25
Price: $5,000
Total Capacity: 264
The Tournament Prize Shelf is used to host tournaments and other events.
Events can support between:
8–32 players
The shelf has separate options for:
- 1st place
- 2nd place
- 3rd place
- Top 8
Its capacity is divided between cards and other prize items.
Tournament Prize Shelf Capacity
| Section | Types | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Cards | 8 | 1 |
| Items | 8 | 32 |
Best Shelves for Different Stages of the Game
Rather than simply buying the most expensive shelf available, it’s useful to think about what your store actually needs.
Early Game
At the beginning, inexpensive options such as the Small Cabinet, Small Metal Rack, and 2X2 Cabinet are perfectly adequate.
You don’t need to spend heavily on storage while your shop is still small.
Mid Game
Once you start carrying more merchandise, the Single Sided Shelf and Double Sided Shelf become much more practical.
The Double Sided Shelf is especially useful because it supports 16 merchandise types.
Later Game
The Wide Shelf provides 768 total capacity and becomes a strong option for larger stores.
At higher levels, the Corner Shelf and Box Shelf provide substantial capacity for players who need to handle large amounts of inventory.
Storage vs Display Furniture
It’s important not to confuse storage furniture with display furniture.
Merchandise Shelves are designed for selling products in your store.
Warehouse Shelves provide storage away from the shop floor.
Personal Shelves are for your own inventory.
Card Tables and Card Displays are intended for individual card products and displays.
Card Storage Shelves support employees who refill Card Tables.
Choosing the right furniture for the right job can prevent your shop from becoming cluttered.
Furniture Capacity Quick Reference
For a quick comparison of the largest storage options:
| Furniture | Total Capacity |
|---|---|
| Corner Shelf | 1,776 |
| Wide Shelf | 768 |
| Box Shelf | 576 |
| Big Warehouse Shelf | 512 |
| Double Sided Shelf | 512 |
| Tetramon Shelf | 480 |
| Huge Personal Shelf | 480 |
| Big Personal Shelf | 384 |
| Small Warehouse Shelf | 256 |
| Empty Box Storage | 200 |
Keep in mind that these capacities aren’t all directly comparable because different furniture categories store different types of products.
The best furniture in TCG Card Shop Simulator depends on what you’re trying to accomplish.
Early on, cheap shelves are enough to keep your inventory organized. As your shop expands, you’ll want furniture with higher capacity and support for more merchandise types so you aren’t constantly restocking or replacing shelves.
The Double Sided Shelf is a major upgrade for a growing shop, while the Wide Shelf, Corner Shelf, and Box Shelf become increasingly useful once you reach higher levels.
Don’t forget about the specialized furniture, either. Warehouse Shelves help manage inventory, Card Storage Shelves allow employees to refill Card Tables, Bulk Donation Boxes can help with customer reviews, and Tournament Prize Shelves are required for hosting events.
Ultimately, capacity-per-dollar is useful for comparing furniture, but it shouldn’t be the only thing you consider. The physical footprint of a piece, the number of product types it supports, and how well it fits your store layout can be just as important.