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== Getting Started ==

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&lt;div style="background:#4a90d9; color:white; padding:8px; margin:-15px -15px 15px -15px; font-weight:bold;"&gt;Safety First&lt;/div&gt;
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'''[[Safety Guidelines]]'''

Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions.
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[[File:tools-icon.png|100px|center|link=Essential Tools]]
'''[[Essential Tools]]'''

The right tools make all the difference. Build your conservation kit.
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&lt;div style="background:#4a90d9; color:white; padding:8px; margin:-15px -15px 15px -15px; font-weight:bold;"&gt;Starters Guide&lt;/div&gt;
[[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 ==

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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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 ==

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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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Holographic]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Textured and Embossed Cards|Textured &amp; Embossed]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Acetate and Clear Cards|Acetate &amp; Clear]]
* [[Special Surface Cards#Metal Cards|Metal]]

'''[[Autographed Cards]]'''
* Ink preservation, authentication, grading

'''[[Relic Patch Cards|Relic &amp; 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 &amp; Protection ==

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=== [[Card Sleeves Holders|Sleeves &amp; Holders]] ===
Penny Sleeves | Perfect Fits | Top Loaders | Card Savers | One-Touch | Team Bags

''Complete guide with sizing, brands &amp; 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 &amp; Authentication ==

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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 ==

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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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=== Card Shows ===
* [[Las Vegas Card Shows]] - Upcoming shows, dates &amp; venues
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