Card restoration is the professional process of improving a card’s visual condition without altering its authenticity. It includes cleaning, flattening, edge correction, and reducing visible flaws.
We address surface scuffs, minor whitening, edge wear, bends, dents, and light scratches. Deep gouges or structural tears may have limits.
Restoration can improve eye appeal, which may help with grading, but grading companies differ in how they treat restored cards. Some may still call them “altered.”
Yes — light surface scratches and whitening can often be reduced. Deep scratches may not be completely removable depending on severity.
Yes. We carefully flatten cards using controlled techniques to restore structural integrity and improve look.
We work on Pokémon cards from vintage to modern, full‑art, first edition, and rare “grail” cards.
What’s the difference between restoration and repair?
Restoration improves appearance. Repair implies changing the card structurally (like reattaching a torn piece), which we generally do not do to preserve authenticity.
Yes — authenticity remains, but some graders may label restored cards as “altered.” Always check grader policies.
Yes! We document work so you see the improvements before your card ships back.
Each card is handled with premium tools and protocols to prevent additional damage.
Use rigid sleeves, top loaders, and secure padding to prevent bending.
In most cases, yes — see your order confirmation.
Shipping address is provided in your order instructions.
Return shipping is often covered; outbound may be your responsibility (see pricing).
Insured services like UPS, FedEx, or USPS Registered Mail.
Insurance is included up to a coverage limit; additional insurance can be purchased.
We work with carriers and insurers to resolve and compensate appropriately.
It’s recommended for high‑value cards — see instructions.
Yes — your account has live tracking from arrival to return.
Yes — signature confirmation is standard for returns.
No — but you can create one later to track your order.
Use the “Sign Up” link and follow the registration form.
Track orders, view history, manage info, and submit new cards.
Yes — order history shows completed services.
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Reach us via the Contact page or support email.
Support aims to reply within 24–48 hours.
Contact support right away to update info.
Priority options may be available with premium services.
Yes — we support bulk work and dealer accounts.
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Yes — contact us for custom business rates.
We partner with creators and events — inquire via support.
Apply through the Partnerships section online.
Yes — affiliates can use approved assets.
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Absolutely — we welcome reviews and feedback.
Restoring a card helps preserve its original value, history, and sentimental attachment. For rare or grail cards, replacements can be nearly impossible to find or prohibitively expensive. Restoration makes your card the best it can be.
It depends on the methods used. Our non-invasive, non-destructive techniques are designed to improve condition without fundamentally changing the card. Still, some grading companies may note the card as “altered.” Always check with the grader you plan to use.
Ethical restoration enhances a card’s natural condition — removing dirt, flattening warps, minimizing dents — without replacing or repainting original material. Tampering crosses the line by disguising flaws or faking originality.
Non-destructive means we don’t add or remove original materials in ways that compromise integrity — no inks, glues, or paints. Our work is reversible, subtle, and integrity-focused.
We adhere to industry best practices based on art conservation principles: minimal intervention, reversibility, and documentation.
No — if a card is too fragile or the damage is too deep, restoration might do more harm than good. We assess each case carefully.
Yes, and we can include digital before-and-after records if requested. This helps with future grading, insurance, or resale.
Yes — we can evaluate cards that have already had work done, but prior restoration may limit what’s possible.
We’re happy to restore cards for personal reasons — not just financial ones. Many clients send cards with deep emotional meaning.
Yes — we accept international submissions, but you’re responsible for customs, return shipping, and any related fees.
Yes — you’ll receive confirmation once your shipment is received and checked in.
Yes — contact support quickly to modify your order before work begins.
We may archive general project photos (with names anonymized), but we do not store client cards in public portfolios without permission.
Yes — expedited services are available at additional cost. Contact support before submitting to confirm availability.
We’d love to hear from you! Use the contact form to send your ideas — we evolve based on community feedback.
