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== Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==
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'''[[Start Here]]'''
'''[[Start Here]]'''


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* Humidity treatment
* Humidity treatment
* Book press method
* Book press method
* Professional pressing
* [[Heat Press|Heat press techniques]]
* When NOT to press
* When NOT to press
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=== Surface Repair ===
=== Surface Repair ===
'''[[Surface Repair]]'''
'''[[Surface Repair]]''' | '''[[Polishing]]''' | '''[[Scratch Removal]]'''


* Scratch minimization
* [[Polishing|Polish techniques]] ("wet look")
* Scuff treatment
* [[Scratch Removal|Scratch treatment by severity]]
* Holo restoration
* [[Layer Delamination|Layer separation repair]]
* When to stop
* When to stop
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=== Structural Repair ===
'''[[Crease Removal]]''' | '''[[Indent Removal]]'''
{{Warning|Advanced techniques - practice first}}
* [[Crease Removal|IPA vapor crease treatment]]
* [[Indent Removal|Localized humidity method]]
* [[Heat Press|Heat press acceleration]]
* [[Humidity Storm|Humidity storm technique]]
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* Edge whitening treatment
* Edge whitening treatment
* Corner repair techniques
* Corner repair techniques
* Touch-up methods
* Pen tool methods
* Limitations and ethics
* [[Layer Delamination|Delamination repair]]
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=== Finding Projects ===
'''[[Finding Restoration Candidates]]'''
 
* What makes a good candidate
* Where to source cards
* [[Buying on eBay|eBay buying strategies]]
* ROI calculations
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=== Trading Card Games ===
=== Trading Card Games ===
* '''[[Magic: The Gathering]]''' ''(1993)''
* '''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards|Magic: The Gathering]]''' ''(1993)''
* '''[[Pokemon TCG]]''' ''(1996)''
* '''[[Pokemon TCG Cards|Pokemon TCG]]''' ''(1996)''
* '''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''' ''(1999)''
* '''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''' ''(1999)''
* '''[[Weiss Schwarz]]''' ''(2008)''
* '''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards|Weiss Schwarz]]''' ''(2008)''
* '''[[Cardfight!! Vanguard]]''' ''(2011)''
* '''[[Cardfight!! Vanguard Cards|Cardfight!! Vanguard]]''' ''(2011)''
* '''[[Final Fantasy TCG]]''' ''(2016)''
* '''[[Final Fantasy TCG Cards|Final Fantasy TCG]]''' ''(2016)''
* '''[[Dragon Ball Super]]''' ''(2017)''
* '''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards|Dragon Ball Super]]''' ''(2017)''
* '''[[Flesh and Blood]]''' ''(2019)''
* '''[[Flesh and Blood Cards|Flesh and Blood]]''' ''(2019)''
* '''[[Digimon]]''' ''(2020)''
* '''[[Digimon Cards|Digimon]]''' ''(2020)''
* '''[[One Piece TCG]]''' ''(2022)''
* '''[[One Piece TCG Cards|One Piece TCG]]''' ''(2022)''
* '''[[Disney Lorcana]]''' ''(2023)''
* '''[[Disney Lorcana Cards|Disney Lorcana]]''' ''(2023)''
* '''[[Star Wars Unlimited]]''' ''(2024)''
* '''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards|Star Wars Unlimited]]''' ''(2024)''
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=== Sports Cards ===
=== [[Sports Cards]] ===
'''By Sport'''
'''By Sport'''
* [[Baseball]]
* [[Baseball Cards|Baseball]]
* [[Basketball]]
* [[Basketball Cards|Basketball]]
* [[Football]]
* [[Football Cards|Football]]
* [[Hockey]]
* [[Hockey Cards|Hockey]]
* [[Soccer]]
* [[Soccer Cards|Soccer]]
* [[UFC/Boxing]]
* [[UFC Boxing Cards|UFC/Boxing]]
* [[Racing]]
* [[Racing Cards|Racing]]
* [[Wrestling]]
* [[Wrestling Cards|Wrestling]]


'''By Era'''
'''By Era'''
* [[Vintage Sports]] ''(Pre-1980)''
* [[Vintage Sports Cards|Vintage]] ''(Pre-1980)''
* [[Junk Wax Era]] ''(1987-1993)''
* [[Junk Wax Era Cards|Junk Wax Era]] ''(1987-1993)''
* [[Insert Era]] ''(1993-2005)''
* [[Insert Era Cards|Insert Era]] ''(1993-2005)''
* [[Ultra Modern]] ''(2017+)''
* [[Ultra Modern Cards|Ultra Modern]] ''(2017+)''


'''By Manufacturer'''
'''By Manufacturer'''
* [[Topps]]
* [[Topps Cards|Topps]]
* [[Panini]]
* [[Panini Cards|Panini]]
* [[Upper Deck]]
* [[Upper Deck Cards|Upper Deck]]
* [[Bowman]]
* [[Bowman Cards|Bowman]]
* [[Donruss]]
* [[Donruss Cards|Donruss]]
* [[Fleer]]
* [[Fleer Cards|Fleer]]
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=== Vintage & Non-Sports ===
=== Vintage & Non-Sports ===
'''Tobacco Era''' ''(1880s-1940s)''
'''Tobacco Era''' ''(1880s-1940s)''
* [[T206 Cards]]
* [[T206 Cards|T206]]
* [[Tobacco Card Conservation]]
* [[Tobacco Card Conservation|Tobacco Conservation]]
* [[Pre-War Card Care]]
* [[Pre War Card Care|Pre-War Care]]


'''Gum Card Era''' ''(1930s-1970s)''
'''Gum Card Era''' ''(1930s-1970s)''
* [[Goudey Cards]]
* [[Goudey Cards|Goudey]]
* [[Bowman Vintage Cards]]
* [[Bowman Vintage Cards|Bowman Vintage]]
* [[Early Topps Cards]]
* [[Early Topps Cards|Early Topps]]


'''Non-Sports Cards'''
'''Non-Sports'''
* [[Movie & TV Cards]]
* [[Movie TV Cards|Movie & TV]]
* [[Garbage Pail Kids Cards]]
* [[Garbage Pail Kids Cards|Garbage Pail Kids]]
* [[Marvel/DC Cards]]
* [[Marvel DC Cards|Marvel/DC]]
* [[Historical Cards]]
* [[Historical Cards|Historical]]
* [[War Cards]]
* [[War Cards|War]]
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=== Special Card Types ===
=== Special Card Types ===
'''Surface Types'''
'''[[Special Surface Cards]]'''
* [[Foil and Holographic Cards]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Foil and Holographic Cards|Foil & Holographic]]
* [[Textured Cards]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Textured and Embossed Cards|Textured & Embossed]]
* [[Acetate and Clear Cards]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Acetate and Clear Cards|Acetate & Clear]]
* [[Metal Cards]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Metal Cards|Metal]]


'''Premium Features'''
'''[[Autographed Cards]]'''
* [[Autographed Cards]]
* Ink preservation, authentication, grading
* [[Relic and Patch Cards]]
* [[Numbered Cards]]
* [[Printing Plates]]


'''Graded Cards'''
'''[[Relic Patch Cards|Relic & Patch Cards]]'''
* [[Graded Slab Care]]
* Jersey, patch, bat, ball memorabilia
* [[Reholder Considerations]]
* [[Grading Preparation]]


'''Damaged Cards'''
'''[[Grading Guide]]'''
* [[Water Damaged Cards]]
* [[Grading Guide#Preparing Cards for Grading|Prep]] | [[Grading Guide#Graded Slab Care|Slab Care]] | [[Grading Guide#Reholder Considerations|Reholder]]
* [[Smoke Damaged Cards]]
 
* [[Mold and Mildew Treatment]]
'''[[Damage Restoration]]'''
* [[Sun Faded Cards]]
* [[Damage Restoration#Water Damage|Water]] | [[Damage Restoration#Smoke Damage|Smoke]] | [[Damage Restoration#Mold and Mildew|Mold]] | [[Damage Restoration#Sun Fading|Sun]]
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=== Sleeves & Holders ===
=== [[Card Sleeves Holders|Sleeves & Holders]] ===
* [[Penny Sleeves]]
Penny Sleeves | Perfect Fits | Top Loaders | Card Savers | One-Touch | Team Bags
* [[Top Loaders]]
 
* [[One-Touch Holders]]
''Complete guide with sizing, brands & buying links''
* [[Semi-Rigid Holders]]
* [[Perfect Fit Sleeves]]
* [[Team Bags]]
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=== Grading Preparation ===
=== Grading Preparation ===
* [[Pre-Submission Inspection]]
* [[Pre-Submission Inspection]]
* [[Slab Cracking Guide]] - How to safely crack PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG slabs
* [[Cleaning for Grading]]
* [[Cleaning for Grading]]
* [[What Graders Look For]]
* [[What Graders Look For]]
* [[Grade Expectations]]
* [[Grade Expectations]]
* [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/how-to-grade-pokemon-cards/ Pokemon Grading Guide] ''(external)''
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* [[Fake vs Real Guide]]
* [[Fake vs Real Guide]]
* [[Red Flags to Watch]]
* [[Red Flags to Watch]]
* [[Altered Flags]] - How alterations are detected
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== Reference ==
<div style="background:#563d7c; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Additional Resources</div>
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=== Technical Reference ===
* [[Altered Flags]] - Detection methods and warning signs
* [[Card Related Patents]] - Manufacturing and restoration patents
* [[Restoration Community]] - Industry figures and interviews
* [[Glossary]] - Terms and definitions
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=== Getting Started ===
* [[Start Here]] - Complete beginner's guide
* [[Essential Tools]] - Build your restoration kit
* [[Finding Restoration Candidates]] - Source projects wisely
* [[How to Contribute|Want to contribute?]] - Share your knowledge
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=== eBay Guides ===
* [[Buying on eBay]] - Find restoration candidates
* [[Selling on eBay]] - Run a profitable card store
* Tips for fees, promotion, and optimization
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'''Trading Card Games'''
* [[:Category:Pokemon Cards]]
* [[:Category:Magic The Gathering]]
* [[:Category:Yu-Gi-Oh Cards]]
* [[:Category:Disney Lorcana]]
* [[:Category:One Piece TCG]]
* [[:Category:Other TCGs]]
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'''Sports & Vintage'''
* [[:Category:Sports Cards]]
* [[:Category:Baseball Cards]]
* [[:Category:Basketball Cards]]
* [[:Category:Football Cards]]
* [[:Category:Vintage Cards]]
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'''Resources'''
* [[:Category:Safety]]
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* [[:Category:Special Card Types]]
* [[:Category:Damage Restoration]]
* [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]]
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''Card Conservation Wiki - A project by The Cardboard Alchemists''
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 5 March 2026

Welcome to Card Conservation Wiki
Your comprehensive guide to trading card restoration and conservation founded by The Cardboard Alchemists for the sole purpose of open sourcing Trading Card Conservation Techniques.
🔓 Unlock the Full Wiki
Get unlimited access to 90+ conservation guides, exclusive video tutorials, and the complete technique library.
✓ Full wiki access    ✓ Exclusive videos    ✓ Discord community    ✓ Cancel anytime

Getting Started

Safety First

Safety Guidelines

Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions.

Essential Equipment

Essential Tools

The right tools make all the difference. Build your conservation kit.

Starters Guide

Start Here

If you're new to card restoration, read the beginners guide.

Techniques

Conservation Techniques

Cleaning

Cleaning Techniques

Safe: Start here - the foundation of all conservation
  • Dry cleaning methods
  • Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
  • Stain removal basics
  • Surface debris removal

Pressing & Flattening

Pressing and Flattening

Caution: Requires patience and proper technique

Edge & Corner Work

Edge and Corner Work

Finding Projects

Finding Restoration Candidates

Card Types

Browse by Card Type

Vintage & Non-Sports

Tobacco Era (1880s-1940s)

Gum Card Era (1930s-1970s)

Non-Sports

Special Card Types

Special Surface Cards

Autographed Cards

  • Ink preservation, authentication, grading

Relic & Patch Cards

  • Jersey, patch, bat, ball memorabilia

Grading Guide

Damage Restoration

Storage & Protection

Preserve Your Collection

Sleeves & Holders

Penny Sleeves | Perfect Fits | Top Loaders | Card Savers | One-Touch | Team Bags

Complete guide with sizing, brands & buying links

Grading & Authentication

Professional Services

Reference

Additional Resources

Technical Reference

Getting Started

eBay Guides

Quick Reference

Safety Indicators Used in This Wiki
Safe: Green boxes indicate safe techniques for most cards
Caution: Yellow boxes indicate techniques requiring care
Unsafe: Red boxes indicate methods to avoid
WARNING: Red bordered boxes indicate serious risks
Tip: Blue boxes provide helpful tips
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