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Curious, how does one earn points on the TCDB site? 

In a word...contribute.

Scan cards into the database, enter prices, help crop images, help create checklists, etc.  Go to the Things to Do link down below 

Thanks. Will do. Appreciate the feedback.

https://www.tcdb.com/FAQ.cfm

try and scan some cards until these people run you off.

I don't think that's really fair. No one gets run off for trying to contribute. I made some mistakes when I was first starting out...they were pointed out to me with indications for why my scans were rejected, and I learned from those mistakes and endeavored not to repeat them.  This site is a great resource, but it only stays one when the people contributing adhere to the standards the site expects.

Read the FAQ's. Make sure your information is as accurate and complete as possible. If you're not sure, ASK QUESTIONS. Remember, that the people fixing mistakes are doing so on their own time and without any compensation. 

I don't know your situation or what has made you cynical about the site, so this is a more general observation: if someone routinely posts things that are against site rules (photos instead of scans, etc.) or need major corrections, it's not unreasonable to think that those trailing after and cleaning up the mess will sometimes get a little annoyed.  We all have different levels of skill, equipment, time, and, yes, interest that limit how much we ccan contribute.  All most here ask is that if you are going to contribute, familiarize yourself with the site standards and follow them to the best of your ability. When mistakes are made, report them if you are unable to correct them yourself, and try to avoid repeating the same issue.  Contributing to the site in a way that causes more work for others is simply counter-productive.

If you were so called run off, how do you still post ???

Obviously there is still something of value on this website that you are still here. Other than trying to scan cards !!!!

Lots of great ways to contribute. Just start small and don't be afraid to ask for help, especially when it comes to checklists, because it's easy to get those wrong and create more work. A lot of the guidelines here are spelled out in the FAQs, but again, you can always ask for assistance if you're not sure about something. Welcome and enjoy!

HI,

Is there a link for how many points per task you receive?

I know it has been discussed and somewhere there was the info but here it is from what I can remember:

Uploading a checklist is 10 points.

Adding images - 1 point if adding only one side of the card; 2 points for adding the second image (this is because sets that have all the same back was being uploaded in bulk without the front image).

Making corrections, adding prices, working on IR, etc. earn points that are awarded at the end of the month. 

Once you have 25,000 point (I think), you have risen to the highest level possible. All of your points after that along with $1.50 will buy you a cup of coffee at most outlets.