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== Overview ==
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<div style="color:rgba(255,255,255,0.95); font-size:1.2em; margin-bottom:10px;">The first-ever Card Conservation Convention is officially in the books.</div>
<div style="color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size:1.05em;">To every collector, restorer, grader, speaker, and sponsor who joined us in Las Vegas on June 19 — thank you. You made history with us.</div>
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== A Note of Thanks ==
 
What a day. On '''June 19, 2026''', the card conservation community came together under one roof for the very first time at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. From the morning panels to the live restoration demos, the grading clinic, and Trade Night long into the evening — this event was everything we hoped it would be, and more.
 
Thank you to everyone who traveled, shared their knowledge, asked great questions, traded cards, and helped build something brand new. CCC was always meant to be community-driven, and you proved exactly why this matters.


The '''Card Conservation Convention (CCC)''' is the first event dedicated exclusively to trading card conservation, restoration, and grading education. Designed for collectors, restorers, graders, and anyone passionate about preserving card history, CCC brings together industry experts, creators, and community members for a full day of learning, trading, and connection.
This was Year 1. It was intentionally small, focused, and personal — and it's only the beginning.
 
{{Tip|'''Stay tuned for recaps and highlights.''' Video recaps, photos, and session highlights will be shared across our channels in the coming weeks. Follow along below so you don't miss them.}}
 
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== The Event ==


'''Date:''' June 19, 2026<br/>
'''Date:''' June 19, 2026<br/>
'''Location:''' Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (near the Las Vegas Convention Center)<br/>
'''Location:''' Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (near the Las Vegas Convention Center)<br/>
'''Time:''' 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Doors at 8:30 AM)<br/>
'''The first event dedicated exclusively to trading card conservation, restoration, and grading education.'''
'''Ages:''' 18+


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The Card Conservation Convention (CCC) brought together industry experts, creators, and community members for a full day of learning, trading, and connection — the day before Collect-a-con.
<div style="color:white; font-size:1.3em; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:10px;">🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now</div>
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== Schedule ==
== How the Day Went ==


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| '''9:00 AM – 12:00 PM''' || '''Expert Panel Sessions''' || Three presentations covering: card restoration techniques (cleaning, indents, bends, edge work, crease repairs), flipping strategies (vending, eBay, buying, selling, what to look for in a fixable card), and grading demystified (what graders look for, common myths, maximizing value)
| '''9:00 AM – 12:00 PM''' || '''Expert Panel Sessions''' || Three presentations covering: card restoration techniques (cleaning, indents, bends, edge work, crease repairs), flipping strategies (vending, eBay, buying, selling, what to look for in a fixable card), and grading demystified (what graders look for, common myths, maximizing value)
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| '''12:00 PM – 1:00 PM''' || '''Lunch & Networking''' || Included with your ticket! Connect with fellow collectors and speakers.
| '''12:00 PM – 1:00 PM''' || '''Lunch & Networking''' || Attendees connected with fellow collectors and speakers over lunch.
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| '''1:00 PM – 3:00 PM''' || '''Hands-On Workshop''' || Live Restoration Demo — Watch experts demonstrate professional techniques on real cards. Plus a '''SPECIAL GUEST''' speaking on how to make great content & go viral
| '''1:00 PM – 3:00 PM''' || '''Hands-On Workshop''' || Live Restoration Demo — experts demonstrated professional techniques on real cards, plus a special guest on how to make great content & go viral
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| '''3:00 PM – 4:00 PM''' || '''Q&A From Audience''' || Grading Clinic — Bring your questions (or your cards) and get expert advice
| '''3:00 PM – 4:00 PM''' || '''Q&A From Audience''' || Grading Clinic — attendees brought their questions (and their cards) for expert advice
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| '''4:00 PM – 5:00 PM''' || '''Giovanni's Outro: Magnum Opus''' || A presentation bringing it all together — the future of card restoration
| '''4:00 PM – 5:00 PM''' || '''Giovanni's Outro: Magnum Opus''' || A presentation bringing it all together — the future of card restoration
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| '''5:00 PM – 8:00 PM''' || '''Trade Night & Socialize''' || Open trading session! Bring binders, want lists, and your best deals. Cash bar, music, giveaways, and surprises.
| '''5:00 PM – 8:00 PM''' || '''Trade Night & Socialize''' || An open trading session with binders, want lists, deals, music, giveaways, and surprises.
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== What's Included ==
Every ticket includes:
* All panel sessions & workshops
* Lunch (dietary options available)
* All-day beverages (coffee, tea, water, soda)
* Access to Trade Night
* Networking with industry experts & collectors
* Special gift


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== Tickets ==
== Thank You to Our Sponsors ==
 
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<div style="color:white; font-size:1.3em; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:10px;">🎟️ Multiple ticket tiers available — check Eventbrite for current pricing</div>
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CCC would not have been possible without the support of the brands and partners who believed in the vision of a dedicated card conservation event. Thank you for helping make the inaugural convention a reality.


== Why Attend? ==
📧 '''Interested in partnering with us on a future event?''' Email [mailto:giovanni@pokemastercenter.com giovanni@pokemastercenter.com].
 
* '''Learn from the best''' — Industry experts, grading specialists, and top restoration creators
* '''Network with your community''' — Meet fellow collectors and dealers face-to-face
* '''Early trading advantage''' — Make deals before Collect-a-con opens the next day
* '''First-of-its-kind''' — Be part of the inaugural event shaping the future of card conservation
* '''Fun''' — We are going to have a BLAST!
 
{{Tip|'''Why Trade Night Matters:''' Most attendees are in Vegas for Collect-a-con (June 20-21, not affiliated). Trade Night gives you early access to cards, deals, and connections before the convention floor opens. Cash bar will be open for drinks.}}


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== Location ==
== Until Next Time ==


'''Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino''' — very close to the Las Vegas Convention Center, perfect for Collect-a-con attendees (June 20-21).
This was Year 1 — intentionally small, focused, and community-driven. If the energy in the room was any indication, this is the start of something much bigger.
 
'''Address:''' 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
 
'''🏨 Hotel Discount:''' [https://book.passkey.com/go/SGCAC6 Book your room at the Westgate using this discount link]
 
Circus Circus & Downtown Las Vegas are good options for budget seekers. Enter the front entrance of the Westgate and take a right — follow the signs for the convention center.
 
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== Who Should Attend? ==
 
* '''Card collectors''' looking to learn proper conservation techniques
* '''Restoration enthusiasts''' wanting to level up their skills
* '''Grading submitters''' who want to understand the process better
* '''Dealers & sellers''' who want to network and make early trades before Collect-a-con
* '''Anyone curious''' about the intersection of card collecting and preservation
 
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== Become a Sponsor ==
 
The Card Conservation Convention is the first event of its kind, bringing together a passionate, engaged community of collectors, restorers, and grading enthusiasts. Sponsoring CCC gives your brand direct access to decision-makers and influencers in the card conservation space — plus exposure to our 70k+ follower community across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and podcast platforms.
 
=== Why Sponsor CCC? ===
 
* ✅ '''Niche, engaged audience''' — These aren't casual collectors. CCC attendees are actively investing in cards, restoration tools, grading services, and education.
* ✅ '''Content amplification''' — Your brand will be featured in pre-event promotions, day-of coverage, and post-event video recaps reaching 70k+ followers.
* ✅ '''First-mover advantage''' — Be part of the inaugural event and establish your brand as a leader in card conservation.
* ✅ '''Direct access''' — Meet your customers face-to-face in an intimate, focused setting.
 
📧 '''Interested in sponsoring?''' Email [mailto:giovanni@pokemastercenter.com giovanni@pokemastercenter.com] for more info.
 
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
 
=== Where is the event being held? ===
Westgate Las Vegas, very close to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Perfect for Collect-a-con attendees.
 
=== Is lunch really included? ===
Yes! Your ticket includes lunch with dietary options available. All-day beverages (coffee, tea, water, soda) are also included.
 
=== Can I bring damaged cards to the workshop? ===
For the '''Q&A / Grading Clinic''', yes — bring cards you're considering submitting or want advice on. For the '''Live Restoration Demo''', we'll be working on sample cards, but you're welcome to ask questions about your own collection.
 
=== What if I can't make it in person? ===
We're exploring a virtual ticket option for recorded content access. Stay tuned.
 
=== I'm already going to Collect-a-con. Why should I come to this? ===
CCC is the day ''before'' Collect-a-con (not affiliated) and ends with Trade Night so you can socialize into the evening. Think of it as pre-game education + early trading access. You'll walk into Collect-a-con more informed and with deals already in your pocket.
 
=== Is there a cash bar? ===
Yes! The cash bar opens during Trade Night (5 PM – 8 PM).
 
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== Stay Updated ==
Want to be the first to know about the next Card Conservation Convention? Stay connected:


* '''Discord:''' [https://discord.com/invite/Psek8vHSN2 Join the Card Conservation Discord] and head to the #ccc-2026 channel
* '''Discord:''' [https://discord.com/invite/Psek8vHSN2 Join the Card Conservation Discord]
* '''Instagram / YouTube / TikTok:''' [https://www.instagram.com/pokemastercenter/ @PokeMasterCenter]
* '''Instagram / YouTube / TikTok:''' [https://www.instagram.com/pokemastercenter/ @PokeMasterCenter]
* '''Podcast:''' [https://www.patreon.com/c/cardboardalchemists Cardboard Alchemists]
* '''Podcast:''' [https://www.patreon.com/c/cardboardalchemists Cardboard Alchemists]
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== Contact & Press ==
== Contact & Press ==


For sponsorship inquiries, speaker proposals, or press requests:<br/>
For press requests, recap inquiries, or future event opportunities:<br/>
📧 [mailto:giovanni@pokemastercenter.com giovanni@pokemastercenter.com]
📧 [mailto:giovanni@pokemastercenter.com giovanni@pokemastercenter.com]


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== About the Organizer ==
== About the Organizer ==


CCC is organized by '''Josh Copeland''' (Giovanni), creator of [https://cardconservation.com CardConservation.com] and host of the ''Cardboard Alchemists'' podcast. With a community of 70k+ followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Josh has been at the forefront of the card restoration movement — and CCC is the natural next step in bringing this community together.
CCC was organized by '''Josh Copeland''' (Giovanni), creator of [https://cardconservation.com CardConservation.com] and host of the ''Cardboard Alchemists'' podcast. With a community of 70k+ followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Josh has been at the forefront of the card restoration movement — and CCC is the natural next step in bringing this community together.


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''This is Year 1. It's intentionally small, focused, and community-driven. If we do this right, it's the start of something much bigger.''
''Thank you for being part of Year 1.''


🃏 '''See you in Vegas.'''
🃏 '''See you next time.'''


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Latest revision as of 07:42, 26 June 2026

Card Conservation Convention 2026

🃏 Thank You for Attending!
The first-ever Card Conservation Convention is officially in the books.
To every collector, restorer, grader, speaker, and sponsor who joined us in Las Vegas on June 19 — thank you. You made history with us.

A Note of Thanks

What a day. On June 19, 2026, the card conservation community came together under one roof for the very first time at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. From the morning panels to the live restoration demos, the grading clinic, and Trade Night long into the evening — this event was everything we hoped it would be, and more.

Thank you to everyone who traveled, shared their knowledge, asked great questions, traded cards, and helped build something brand new. CCC was always meant to be community-driven, and you proved exactly why this matters.

This was Year 1. It was intentionally small, focused, and personal — and it's only the beginning.

Tip: Stay tuned for recaps and highlights. Video recaps, photos, and session highlights will be shared across our channels in the coming weeks. Follow along below so you don't miss them.

The Event

Date: June 19, 2026
Location: Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (near the Las Vegas Convention Center)
The first event dedicated exclusively to trading card conservation, restoration, and grading education.

The Card Conservation Convention (CCC) brought together industry experts, creators, and community members for a full day of learning, trading, and connection — the day before Collect-a-con.

How the Day Went

Time Event Details
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expert Panel Sessions Three presentations covering: card restoration techniques (cleaning, indents, bends, edge work, crease repairs), flipping strategies (vending, eBay, buying, selling, what to look for in a fixable card), and grading demystified (what graders look for, common myths, maximizing value)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch & Networking Attendees connected with fellow collectors and speakers over lunch.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Hands-On Workshop Live Restoration Demo — experts demonstrated professional techniques on real cards, plus a special guest on how to make great content & go viral
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Q&A From Audience Grading Clinic — attendees brought their questions (and their cards) for expert advice
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Giovanni's Outro: Magnum Opus A presentation bringing it all together — the future of card restoration
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Trade Night & Socialize An open trading session with binders, want lists, deals, music, giveaways, and surprises.

Speakers & Lineup

Josh "Giovanni" Copeland
Headliner — PokeMasterCenter.com

Founder of CardConservation.com and host of the Cardboard Alchemists podcast. With 70,000+ followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Giovanni has built a passionate community dedicated to preserving and restoring collectible cards. Based in Las Vegas, he founded CCC to bring collectors, restorers, and grading professionals together under one roof for the first time.

Sebastian
@ThePokeCleaningShop

Professional card restoration specialist and founder of The Poke Cleaning Shop based in Edinburg, Texas. Co-host of the Cardboard Alchemists podcast alongside Giovanni, Sebastian is known for meticulous restoration work and innovative cleaning techniques. He also helped develop Gem Card Care, a line of specialized cleaning products trusted by collectors and restoration artists.

Mert "CharizardBaba"
@CharizardBaba

Pokémon TCG entrepreneur, content creator, and live seller specializing in vintage and modern card experiences. Founder of a successful online live streaming business and creator of TikTok's #1 most sold card cleaning product. Mert combines entertainment with education, sharing insights on building a trading card business and growing an audience through live content.

Matthew Musick
@ShinyAssetExchange

Founder of Shiny Asset Exchange, a brand centered around restoration across multiple TCGs including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Dragon Ball Z, Digimon, and One Piece. Developer of the Hydro Pump and Fire Blast restoration methods — systems designed to address structural damage through controlled use of moisture, heat, and pressure. Matthew's philosophy is rooted in precision and transparency.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

CCC would not have been possible without the support of the brands and partners who believed in the vision of a dedicated card conservation event. Thank you for helping make the inaugural convention a reality.

📧 Interested in partnering with us on a future event? Email giovanni@pokemastercenter.com.

Until Next Time

This was Year 1 — intentionally small, focused, and community-driven. If the energy in the room was any indication, this is the start of something much bigger.

Want to be the first to know about the next Card Conservation Convention? Stay connected:

Contact & Press

For press requests, recap inquiries, or future event opportunities:
📧 giovanni@pokemastercenter.com

About the Organizer

CCC was organized by Josh Copeland (Giovanni), creator of CardConservation.com and host of the Cardboard Alchemists podcast. With a community of 70k+ followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Josh has been at the forefront of the card restoration movement — and CCC is the natural next step in bringing this community together.

Thank you for being part of Year 1.

🃏 See you next time.

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