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<strong>Welcome To Card Conservation Wiki.</strong>
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'''[[Safety Guidelines]]'''
 
Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions.
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'''[[Essential Tools]]'''
 
The right tools make all the difference. Build your conservation kit.
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[[File:Beginner-icon.png|100px|center|link=Start Here]]
'''[[Start Here]]'''
 
If you're new to card restoration, read the beginners guide.
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== Techniques ==
 
<div style="background:#6f42c1; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Conservation Techniques</div>
 
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=== Cleaning ===
'''[[Cleaning Techniques]]'''
 
{{Safe|Start here - the foundation of all conservation}}
 
* Dry cleaning methods
* Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
* Stain removal basics
* Surface debris removal
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=== Pressing & Flattening ===
'''[[Pressing and Flattening]]'''
 
{{Caution|Requires patience and proper technique}}
 
* Humidity treatment
* Book press method
* [[Heat Press|Heat press techniques]]
* When NOT to press
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=== Surface Repair ===
'''[[Surface Repair]]''' | '''[[Polishing]]''' | '''[[Scratch Removal]]'''
 
* [[Polishing|Polish techniques]] ("wet look")
* [[Scratch Removal|Scratch treatment by severity]]
* [[Layer Delamination|Layer separation repair]]
* 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 & Corner Work ===
'''[[Edge and Corner Work]]'''
 
* Edge whitening treatment
* Corner repair techniques
* Pen tool methods
* [[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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== Card Types ==
 
<div style="background:#28a745; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Browse by Card Type</div>
 
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=== Trading Card Games ===
* '''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards|Magic: The Gathering]]''' ''(1993)''
* '''[[Pokemon TCG Cards|Pokemon TCG]]''' ''(1996)''
* '''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''' ''(1999)''
* '''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards|Weiss Schwarz]]''' ''(2008)''
* '''[[Cardfight!! Vanguard Cards|Cardfight!! Vanguard]]''' ''(2011)''
* '''[[Final Fantasy TCG Cards|Final Fantasy TCG]]''' ''(2016)''
* '''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards|Dragon Ball Super]]''' ''(2017)''
* '''[[Flesh and Blood Cards|Flesh and Blood]]''' ''(2019)''
* '''[[Digimon Cards|Digimon]]''' ''(2020)''
* '''[[One Piece TCG Cards|One Piece TCG]]''' ''(2022)''
* '''[[Disney Lorcana Cards|Disney Lorcana]]''' ''(2023)''
* '''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards|Star Wars Unlimited]]''' ''(2024)''
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=== [[Sports Cards]] ===
'''By Sport'''
* [[Baseball Cards|Baseball]]
* [[Basketball Cards|Basketball]]
* [[Football Cards|Football]]
* [[Hockey Cards|Hockey]]
* [[Soccer Cards|Soccer]]
* [[UFC Boxing Cards|UFC/Boxing]]
* [[Racing Cards|Racing]]
* [[Wrestling Cards|Wrestling]]
 
'''By Era'''
* [[Vintage Sports Cards|Vintage]] ''(Pre-1980)''
* [[Junk Wax Era Cards|Junk Wax Era]] ''(1987-1993)''
* [[Insert Era Cards|Insert Era]] ''(1993-2005)''
* [[Ultra Modern Cards|Ultra Modern]] ''(2017+)''
 
'''By Manufacturer'''
* [[Topps Cards|Topps]]
* [[Panini Cards|Panini]]
* [[Upper Deck Cards|Upper Deck]]
* [[Bowman Cards|Bowman]]
* [[Donruss Cards|Donruss]]
* [[Fleer Cards|Fleer]]
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=== Vintage & Non-Sports ===
'''Tobacco Era''' ''(1880s-1940s)''
* [[T206 Cards|T206]]
* [[Tobacco Card Conservation|Tobacco Conservation]]
* [[Pre War Card Care|Pre-War Care]]
 
'''Gum Card Era''' ''(1930s-1970s)''
* [[Goudey Cards|Goudey]]
* [[Bowman Vintage Cards|Bowman Vintage]]
* [[Early Topps Cards|Early Topps]]
 
'''Non-Sports'''
* [[Movie TV Cards|Movie & TV]]
* [[Garbage Pail Kids Cards|Garbage Pail Kids]]
* [[Marvel DC Cards|Marvel/DC]]
* [[Historical Cards|Historical]]
* [[War Cards|War]]
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=== Special Card Types ===
'''[[Special Surface Cards]]'''
* [[Special Surface Cards#Foil and Holographic Cards|Foil & Holographic]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Textured and Embossed Cards|Textured & Embossed]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Acetate and Clear Cards|Acetate & Clear]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Metal Cards|Metal]]
 
'''[[Autographed Cards]]'''
* Ink preservation, authentication, grading
 
'''[[Relic Patch Cards|Relic & Patch Cards]]'''
* Jersey, patch, bat, ball memorabilia
 
'''[[Grading Guide]]'''
* [[Grading Guide#Preparing Cards for Grading|Prep]] | [[Grading Guide#Graded Slab Care|Slab Care]] | [[Grading Guide#Reholder Considerations|Reholder]]
 
'''[[Damage Restoration]]'''
* [[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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== Storage & Protection ==
 
<div style="background:#fd7e14; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Preserve Your Collection</div>
 
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=== [[Card Sleeves Holders|Sleeves & Holders]] ===
Penny Sleeves | Perfect Fits | Top Loaders | Card Savers | One-Touch | Team Bags
 
''Complete guide with sizing, brands & buying links''
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=== Long-Term Storage ===
* [[Storage Boxes]]
* [[Climate Control]]
* [[UV Protection]]
* [[Humidity Management]]
* [[Archival Materials]]
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=== Display Options ===
* [[Display Cases]]
* [[Framing Cards]]
* [[Binders and Albums]]
* [[Wall Mounts]]
* [[UV-Protective Display]]
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== Grading & Authentication ==
 
<div style="background:#6c757d; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Professional Services</div>
 
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=== Grading Companies ===
* [[PSA Grading]]
* [[BGS Grading]]
* [[CGC Grading]]
* [[SGC Grading]]
* [[Comparing Grading Companies]]
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=== Grading Preparation ===
* [[Pre-Submission Inspection]]
* [[Slab Cracking Guide]] - How to safely crack PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG slabs
* [[Cleaning for Grading]]
* [[What Graders Look For]]
* [[Grade Expectations]]
* [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/how-to-grade-pokemon-cards/ Pokemon Grading Guide] ''(external)''
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=== Authentication ===
* [[Counterfeit Detection]]
* [[Autograph Authentication]]
* [[Fake vs Real Guide]]
* [[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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== Quick Reference ==
 
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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
Ready to Master Card Conservation?
Join hundreds of collectors learning professional restoration techniques.

Card Conservation Wiki - A project by The Cardboard Alchemists

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