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== Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==
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[[File:Beginner-icon.png|100px|center|link=Start Here]]
'''[[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 ===
* '''[[Pokemon TCG Cards]]''' ''(1996)''
* '''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards|Magic: The Gathering]]''' ''(1993)''
* '''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards]]''' ''(1993)''
* '''[[Pokemon TCG Cards|Pokemon TCG]]''' ''(1996)''
* '''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards]]''' ''(1999)''
* '''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''' ''(1999)''
* '''[[Disney Lorcana Cards]]''' ''(2023)''
* '''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards|Weiss Schwarz]]''' ''(2008)''
* '''[[One Piece TCG Cards]]''' ''(2022)''
* '''[[Cardfight!! Vanguard Cards|Cardfight!! Vanguard]]''' ''(2011)''
* '''[[Flesh and Blood Cards]]''' ''(2019)''
* '''[[Final Fantasy TCG Cards|Final Fantasy TCG]]''' ''(2016)''
* '''[[Digimon Card Game]]''' ''(2020)''
* '''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards|Dragon Ball Super]]''' ''(2017)''
* '''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards]]''' ''(2017)''
* '''[[Flesh and Blood Cards|Flesh and Blood]]''' ''(2019)''
* '''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards]]''' ''(2008)''
* '''[[Digimon Cards|Digimon]]''' ''(2020)''
* '''[[Cardfight!! Vanguard Cards]]''' ''(2011)''
* '''[[One Piece TCG Cards|One Piece TCG]]''' ''(2022)''
* '''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards]]''' ''(2024)''
* '''[[Disney Lorcana Cards|Disney Lorcana]]''' ''(2023)''
* '''[[Final Fantasy TCG Cards]]''' ''(2016)''
* '''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards|Star Wars Unlimited]]''' ''(2024)''
* '''[[MetaZoo Cards]]''' ''(2021)''
* '''[[Force of Will Cards]]''' ''(2012)''
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=== Sports Cards ===
=== [[Sports Cards]] ===
'''Modern Era'''
'''By Sport'''
* [[Baseball Cards]]
* [[Baseball Cards|Baseball]]
* [[Basketball Cards]]
* [[Basketball Cards|Basketball]]
* [[Football Cards]]
* [[Football Cards|Football]]
* [[Hockey Cards]]
* [[Hockey Cards|Hockey]]
* [[Soccer Cards]]
* [[Soccer Cards|Soccer]]
* [[UFC/Boxing Cards]]
* [[UFC Boxing Cards|UFC/Boxing]]
* [[Racing Cards]]
* [[Racing Cards|Racing]]
* [[Wrestling Cards]]
* [[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'''
'''By Manufacturer'''
* [[Topps Cards]]
* [[Topps Cards|Topps]]
* [[Panini Cards]]
* [[Panini Cards|Panini]]
* [[Upper Deck Cards]]
* [[Upper Deck Cards|Upper Deck]]
* [[Bowman Cards]]
* [[Bowman Cards|Bowman]]
* [[Donruss Cards]]
* [[Donruss Cards|Donruss]]
* [[Fleer Cards]]
* [[Fleer Cards|Fleer]]
 
'''[[Vintage Sports Cards]]''' ''(Pre-1980)''
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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]]
 
'''[[Autographed Cards]]'''
* Ink preservation, authentication, grading


'''Premium Features'''
'''[[Relic Patch Cards|Relic & Patch Cards]]'''
* [[Autographed Cards]]
* Jersey, patch, bat, ball memorabilia
* [[Relic and Patch Cards]]
* [[Numbered Cards]]
* [[Printing Plates]]


'''Graded Cards'''
'''[[Grading Guide]]'''
* [[Graded Slab Care]]
* [[Grading Guide#Preparing Cards for Grading|Prep]] | [[Grading Guide#Graded Slab Care|Slab Care]] | [[Grading Guide#Reholder Considerations|Reholder]]
* [[Reholder Considerations]]
* [[Grading Preparation]]


'''Damaged Cards'''
'''[[Damage Restoration]]'''
* [[Water Damaged Cards]]
* [[Damage Restoration#Water Damage|Water]] | [[Damage Restoration#Smoke Damage|Smoke]] | [[Damage Restoration#Mold and Mildew|Mold]] | [[Damage Restoration#Sun Fading|Sun]]
* [[Smoke Damaged Cards]]
* [[Mold and Mildew Treatment]]
* [[Sun Faded Cards]]
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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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* [[:Category:Sports Cards]]
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* [[:Category:Football Cards]]
* [[:Category:Vintage Cards]]
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'''Techniques'''
* [[:Category:Cleaning Techniques]]
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* [[: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.
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Get unlimited access to 90+ conservation guides, exclusive video tutorials, and the complete technique library.
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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

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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