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


If you're new to card restoration, read the beginners guide.
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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=== Japanese TCGs ===
=== Trading Card Games ===
'''[[Pokemon TCG Cards]]''' ''(1996-Present)''
* '''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards|Magic: The Gathering]]''' ''(1993)''
* [[Pokemon:Holo Scratches|Holo Scratch Removal]]
* '''[[Pokemon TCG Cards|Pokemon TCG]]''' ''(1996)''
* [[Pokemon:Edge Whitening|Edge Whitening]]
* '''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''' ''(1999)''
* [[Pokemon:Surface Cleaning|Surface Cleaning]]
* '''[[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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'''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards]]''' ''(1999-Present)''
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* Ultra Rares & Secret Rares
=== [[Sports Cards]] ===
* Starlight/Collector Rares
'''By Sport'''
* OCG vs TCG Differences
* [[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]]


'''[[One Piece TCG Cards]]''' ''(2022-Present)''
'''By Era'''
* Manga Art Cards
* [[Vintage Sports Cards|Vintage]] ''(Pre-1980)''
* Leader & Character Cards
* [[Junk Wax Era Cards|Junk Wax Era]] ''(1987-1993)''
* Alt Art Variants
* [[Insert Era Cards|Insert Era]] ''(1993-2005)''
* [[Ultra Modern Cards|Ultra Modern]] ''(2017+)''


'''[[Digimon Card Game]]''' ''(2020-Present)''
'''By Manufacturer'''
* Alt Arts & Secret Rares
* [[Topps Cards|Topps]]
* Parallel Foils
* [[Panini Cards|Panini]]
* [[Upper Deck Cards|Upper Deck]]
* [[Bowman Cards|Bowman]]
* [[Donruss Cards|Donruss]]
* [[Fleer Cards|Fleer]]
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=== Western TCGs ===
=== Vintage & Non-Sports ===
'''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards]]''' ''(1993-Present)''
'''Tobacco Era''' ''(1880s-1940s)''
* Alpha/Beta/Unlimited
* [[T206 Cards|T206]]
* Reserved List Cards
* [[Tobacco Card Conservation|Tobacco Conservation]]
* Modern Foils & Treatments
* [[Pre War Card Care|Pre-War Care]]


'''[[Disney Lorcana Cards]]''' ''(2023-Present)''
'''Gum Card Era''' ''(1930s-1970s)''
* Enchanted Cards
* [[Goudey Cards|Goudey]]
* Foil Treatments
* [[Bowman Vintage Cards|Bowman Vintage]]
* Cold Foil Technology
* [[Early Topps Cards|Early Topps]]


'''[[Flesh and Blood Cards]]''' ''(2019-Present)''
'''Non-Sports'''
* Cold Foil Cards
* [[Movie TV Cards|Movie & TV]]
* Marvel/Fable Rarity
* [[Garbage Pail Kids Cards|Garbage Pail Kids]]
* First Edition Identification
* [[Marvel DC Cards|Marvel/DC]]
* [[Historical Cards|Historical]]
* [[War Cards|War]]
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=== Sports Cards ===
=== Special Card Types ===
'''[[Sports Cards]]'''
'''[[Special Surface Cards]]'''
* [[Topps Cards]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Foil and Holographic Cards|Foil & Holographic]]
* [[Upper Deck Cards]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Textured and Embossed Cards|Textured & Embossed]]
* [[Panini Cards]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Acetate and Clear Cards|Acetate & Clear]]
* [[Bowman Cards]]
* [[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]]


'''[[Vintage Sports Cards]]''' ''(Pre-1980)''
'''[[Damage Restoration]]'''
* [[Vintage Tobacco Cards|Tobacco Era (T206, etc.)]]
* [[Damage Restoration#Water Damage|Water]] | [[Damage Restoration#Smoke Damage|Smoke]] | [[Damage Restoration#Mold and Mildew|Mold]] | [[Damage Restoration#Sun Fading|Sun]]
* Goudey & Bowman Gum Era
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* Topps Golden Age


''1880s - Present''
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== Storage & Protection ==
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=== Other TCGs ===
=== [[Card Sleeves Holders|Sleeves & Holders]] ===
'''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards]]'''
Penny Sleeves | Perfect Fits | Top Loaders | Card Savers | One-Touch | Team Bags
* Signed Cards (SP)
* Foil Variants


'''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards]]'''
''Complete guide with sizing, brands & buying links''
* Special Rares
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* God Rares


'''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards]]''' ''(2024-Present)''
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* Hyperspace Variants
=== Long-Term Storage ===
* Showcase Treatments
* [[Storage Boxes]]
* [[Climate Control]]
* [[UV Protection]]
* [[Humidity Management]]
* [[Archival Materials]]
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'''[[Vintage Non-Sports Cards]]'''
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* Movie & TV Cards
=== Display Options ===
* Historical Sets
* [[Display Cases]]
* [[Framing Cards]]
* [[Binders and Albums]]
* [[Wall Mounts]]
* [[UV-Protective Display]]
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== Techniques ==
== Grading & Authentication ==


<div style="background:#6f42c1; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Conservation Techniques</div>
<div style="background:#6c757d; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Professional Services</div>


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=== Cleaning ===
=== Grading Companies ===
'''[[Cleaning Techniques]]'''
* [[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)''
</div>


{{Safe|Start here - the foundation of all conservation}}
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=== Authentication ===
* [[Counterfeit Detection]]
* [[Autograph Authentication]]
* [[Fake vs Real Guide]]
* [[Red Flags to Watch]]
* [[Altered Flags]] - How alterations are detected
</div>


* Dry cleaning methods
* Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
* Stain removal basics
* Surface debris removal
</div>
</div>


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== Reference ==
=== Pressing & Flattening ===
 
'''[[Pressing and Flattening]]'''
<div style="background:#563d7c; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Additional Resources</div>


{{Caution|Requires patience and proper technique}}
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* Humidity treatment
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* Book press method
=== Technical Reference ===
* Professional pressing
* [[Altered Flags]] - Detection methods and warning signs
* When NOT to press
* [[Card Related Patents]] - Manufacturing and restoration patents
* [[Restoration Community]] - Industry figures and interviews
* [[Glossary]] - Terms and definitions
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=== Surface Repair ===
=== Getting Started ===
'''[[Surface Repair]]'''
* [[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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* Scratch minimization
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* Scuff treatment
=== eBay Guides ===
* Holo restoration
* [[Buying on eBay]] - Find restoration candidates
* When to stop
* [[Selling on eBay]] - Run a profitable card store
* Tips for fees, promotion, and optimization
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=== Edge & Corner Work ===
=== Card Shows ===
'''[[Edge and Corner Work]]'''
* [[Las Vegas Card Shows]] - Upcoming shows, dates & venues
 
* Edge whitening treatment
* Corner repair techniques
* Touch-up methods
* Limitations and ethics
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Welcome to Card Conservation Wiki
Founded by The Cardboard Alchemists, this wiki is a living knowledge base built by Patreon members who document and refine the latest cutting-edge restoration methods. Looking for free tutorials? Start at PokéMasterCenter.com. Ready to go deeper? Join the Patreon for full access to 120+ guides and the ability to contribute your own techniques.
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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

Card Shows

Quick Reference

Safety Indicators Used in This Wiki
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