Baseball Card Restoration. Vintage to modern.
From tobacco-era and 1950s cardboard to modern chrome rookies, we restore baseball cards with care for the stock they're printed on — including the wax and gum stains and curled cardboard that vintage collectors know too well.
Start Your RestorationWax and gum stains
For decades, baseball cards were sold in wax-paper packs with a stick of gum. The wax could transfer onto the card, and the gum left pink or gray marks on whichever card it sat against. Those stains are one of the most common issues on vintage cards — and one of the things we remove.
What we restore
Wax and gum stains
Pack wax and gum residue removed from the card surface.
Curled and wavy cards
Old cardboard that has curled or gone wavy from humidity and decades of storage, flattened back down.
Dirt and grime
Surface dirt and residue from shoeboxes, attics and decades of handling, cleaned off safely.
Creases and bends
Crease reduction is part of the full service. Creases can leave a scar, and we'll tell you if grading is a risk. See sports card crease repair.
Edges and corners
Lifted edges reattached, and corners softened by a slight bend improved, as long as they're not torn.
What we can't fix
- Whitening and worn color
- Chipping or missing paper
- Water stains, ink or marker
- Miscuts or rebuilding a card
What we never do
- Trimming
- Adding ink or recoloring
- Varnish or coatings
- Promising a grade
Why vintage needs care
Older baseball cards were printed on softer, more absorbent cardboard than modern cards. That stock reacts differently to moisture and pressure, and the wrong method can stain, wave or weaken it. We look at each card's era, stock and condition before choosing how to work on it. Modern chrome and glossy cards get their own approach — see our sports card restoration page.
How it works
- Submit online. Fill out the submission form. Each card's service tier is set by its value, and you'll see your price before checkout.
- Ship it. Use our prepaid FedEx 2Day label ($35 round trip) and add insurance for the trip to us. Each card goes in a top loader closed with a team bag.
- Intake. Your box is opened on video, counted against your order, and each card is scanned in and labeled before any work begins.
- Restoration and quality check. Every card is restored and checked before it leaves.
- Back to you. Insured return shipping with signature required. Follow every stage on your submission tracker.
Standard turnaround is 24–30 business days after check-in. Expedited service is $49.99 per card with a 5–7 business day turnaround (not available for creased cards).
Restoration and grading
After restoration, we can submit your cards to CGC through a third-party CGC dealer account: $30 per card, CGC's grading fee included, about two weeks at CGC. We're not affiliated with CGC.
Baseball card restoration FAQ
Can you remove wax and gum stains from vintage baseball cards?
Yes. Wax and gum stains are part of our restoration service.
Can you flatten a curled vintage card?
Yes. Flattening cards that have curled or gone wavy is part of our restoration service.
Do you restore modern baseball cards too?
Yes. We work on vintage and modern baseball cards, including chrome and glossy stock.
Can you fix faded or worn color?
No. We don't add ink or recolor, so worn color, whitening and missing paper can't be restored.
How much does it cost?
Each card is priced by its value, in tiers. The submission form shows your exact price before you check out.
Where are you located?
We're a mail-in service based in New Jersey, taking orders from across the US. See sports card restoration near me.
Old cardboard. New life.
Send us your baseball cards and follow every step until they're back in your hands.
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