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== Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==
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== Card Types ==
== Techniques ==


<div style="background:#28a745; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Browse by Card Type</div>
<div style="background:#6f42c1; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Conservation Techniques</div>


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=== Trading Card Games ===
=== Cleaning ===
'''[[Pokemon TCG Cards]]''' ''(1996)''
'''[[Cleaning Techniques]]'''
'''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards]]''' ''(1993)''
 
'''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards]]''' ''(1999)''
{{Safe|Start here - the foundation of all conservation}}
'''[[Disney Lorcana Cards]]''' ''(2023)''
 
'''[[One Piece TCG Cards]]''' ''(2022)''
* Dry cleaning methods
'''[[Flesh and Blood Cards]]''' ''(2019)''
* Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
'''[[Digimon Card Game]]''' ''(2020)''
* Stain removal basics
'''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards]]''' ''(2017)''
* Surface debris removal
'''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards]]''' ''(2008)''
'''[[Cardfight!! Vanguard Cards]]''' ''(2011)''
'''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards]]''' ''(2024)''
'''[[Final Fantasy TCG Cards]]''' ''(2016)''
'''[[MetaZoo Cards]]''' ''(2021)''
'''[[Force of Will Cards]]''' ''(2012)''
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=== Sports Cards ===
=== Pressing & Flattening ===
'''Modern Era'''
'''[[Pressing and Flattening]]'''
* [[Baseball Cards]]
* [[Basketball Cards]]
* [[Football Cards]]
* [[Hockey Cards]]
* [[Soccer Cards]]
* [[UFC/Boxing Cards]]
* [[Racing Cards]]
* [[Wrestling Cards]]


'''By Manufacturer'''
{{Caution|Requires patience and proper technique}}
* [[Topps Cards]]
 
* [[Panini Cards]]
* Humidity treatment
* [[Upper Deck Cards]]
* Book press method
* [[Bowman Cards]]
* [[Heat Press|Heat press techniques]]
* [[Donruss Cards]]
* When NOT to press
* [[Fleer Cards]]
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=== Surface Repair ===
'''[[Surface Repair]]''' | '''[[Polishing]]''' | '''[[Scratch Removal]]'''


'''[[Vintage Sports Cards]]''' ''(Pre-1980)''
* [[Polishing|Polish techniques]] ("wet look")
* [[Scratch Removal|Scratch treatment by severity]]
* [[Layer Delamination|Layer separation repair]]
* When to stop
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=== Vintage & Non-Sports ===
=== Structural Repair ===
'''Tobacco Era''' ''(1880s-1940s)''
'''[[Crease Removal]]''' | '''[[Indent Removal]]'''
* [[T206 Cards]]
* [[Tobacco Card Conservation]]
* [[Pre-War Card Care]]


'''Gum Card Era''' ''(1930s-1970s)''
{{Warning|Advanced techniques - practice first}}
* [[Goudey Cards]]
* [[Bowman Vintage Cards]]
* [[Early Topps Cards]]


'''Non-Sports Cards'''
* [[Crease Removal|IPA vapor crease treatment]]
* [[Movie & TV Cards]]
* [[Indent Removal|Localized humidity method]]
* [[Garbage Pail Kids Cards]]
* [[Heat Press|Heat press acceleration]]
* [[Marvel/DC Cards]]
* [[Humidity Storm|Humidity storm technique]]
* [[Historical Cards]]
* [[War Cards]]
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=== Special Card Types ===
=== Edge & Corner Work ===
'''Surface Types'''
'''[[Edge and Corner Work]]'''
* [[Foil and Holographic Cards]]
* [[Textured Cards]]
* [[Acetate and Clear Cards]]
* [[Metal Cards]]


'''Premium Features'''
* Edge whitening treatment
* [[Autographed Cards]]
* Corner repair techniques
* [[Relic and Patch Cards]]
* Pen tool methods
* [[Numbered Cards]]
* [[Layer Delamination|Delamination repair]]
* [[Printing Plates]]
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'''Graded Cards'''
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* [[Graded Slab Care]]
=== Finding Projects ===
* [[Reholder Considerations]]
'''[[Finding Restoration Candidates]]'''
* [[Grading Preparation]]


'''Damaged Cards'''
* What makes a good candidate
* [[Water Damaged Cards]]
* Where to source cards
* [[Smoke Damaged Cards]]
* [[Buying on eBay|eBay buying strategies]]
* [[Mold and Mildew Treatment]]
* ROI calculations
* [[Sun Faded Cards]]
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== Techniques ==
== Card Types ==


<div style="background:#6f42c1; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Conservation Techniques</div>
<div style="background:#28a745; color:white; padding:10px; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em;">Browse by Card Type</div>


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=== Cleaning ===
=== Trading Card Games ===
'''[[Cleaning Techniques]]'''
* '''[[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]]


{{Safe|Start here - the foundation of all conservation}}
'''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+)''


* Dry cleaning methods
'''By Manufacturer'''
* Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
* [[Topps Cards|Topps]]
* Stain removal basics
* [[Panini Cards|Panini]]
* Surface debris removal
* [[Upper Deck Cards|Upper Deck]]
* [[Bowman Cards|Bowman]]
* [[Donruss Cards|Donruss]]
* [[Fleer Cards|Fleer]]
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=== Pressing & Flattening ===
=== Vintage & Non-Sports ===
'''[[Pressing and Flattening]]'''
'''Tobacco Era''' ''(1880s-1940s)''
* [[T206 Cards|T206]]
* [[Tobacco Card Conservation|Tobacco Conservation]]
* [[Pre War Card Care|Pre-War Care]]


{{Caution|Requires patience and proper technique}}
'''Gum Card Era''' ''(1930s-1970s)''
* [[Goudey Cards|Goudey]]
* [[Bowman Vintage Cards|Bowman Vintage]]
* [[Early Topps Cards|Early Topps]]


* Humidity treatment
'''Non-Sports'''
* Book press method
* [[Movie TV Cards|Movie & TV]]
* Professional pressing
* [[Garbage Pail Kids Cards|Garbage Pail Kids]]
* When NOT to press
* [[Marvel DC Cards|Marvel/DC]]
* [[Historical Cards|Historical]]
* [[War Cards|War]]
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=== Surface Repair ===
=== Special Card Types ===
'''[[Surface Repair]]'''
'''[[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


* Scratch minimization
'''[[Relic Patch Cards|Relic & Patch Cards]]'''
* Scuff treatment
* Jersey, patch, bat, ball memorabilia
* Holo restoration
* When to stop
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'''[[Grading Guide]]'''
=== Edge & Corner Work ===
* [[Grading Guide#Preparing Cards for Grading|Prep]] | [[Grading Guide#Graded Slab Care|Slab Care]] | [[Grading Guide#Reholder Considerations|Reholder]]
'''[[Edge and Corner Work]]'''


* Edge whitening treatment
'''[[Damage Restoration]]'''
* Corner repair techniques
* [[Damage Restoration#Water Damage|Water]] | [[Damage Restoration#Smoke Damage|Smoke]] | [[Damage Restoration#Mold and Mildew|Mold]] | [[Damage Restoration#Sun Fading|Sun]]
* Touch-up methods
* Limitations and ethics
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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]]
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* [[:Category:Yu-Gi-Oh Cards]]
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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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'''Techniques'''
* [[:Category:Cleaning Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Pressing Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Repair Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Storage]]
* [[:Category:Grading]]
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'''Resources'''
* [[:Category:Safety]]
* [[:Category:Tools]]
* [[:Category:Special Card Types]]
* [[:Category:Damage Restoration]]
* [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]]
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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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