Pokémon Card Repair USA

The Mint Workshop is a US-based Pokémon card restoration service — built for American collectors who want professional-grade results from a domestic specialist they can trust.

We accept mail-in submissions from across the United States. Whether you’re in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or anywhere in between, your cards receive the same level of precision care, full documentation, and honest communication that defines everything we do.

Why US-Based Matters

When you’re sending a valuable card for restoration, where that card goes matters. Shipping internationally introduces risk — customs delays, handling variability, longer transit times, and complications with insurance and tracking.

With The Mint Workshop, your card stays domestic. That means:

• Faster turnaround — No international shipping delays or customs processing.
• Simpler logistics — A prepaid FedEx 2Day label ($35 round trip) or your own tracked shipping, with Cabrella insurance available for the trip to us when you use our label.
• US-based accountability — We operate under US business standards. You know exactly who you’re dealing with.
• Grading stays domestic too — If you add CGC grading, your cards go from us to CGC and back without ever leaving the country.

What We Restore

• Surface scratches — Holo and non-holo surface marks treated through precision surface correction.
• Creases and bends — Light to moderate structural deformation reduced through controlled humidity and pressure techniques. Every crease leaves a scar, and graders will almost always see it.
• Surface contamination — Fingerprints, dust, adhesive residue, and environmental film safely removed.
• Edge lifts and soft corners — Lifted edges and delamination, and corners softened by a slight bend (not torn), can often be improved. Whitening, chipping and missing paper can’t be fixed.
• CGC 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.

We’re transparent about limitations. Whitening, deep structural creases, print defects, and ink loss are outside the scope of legitimate restoration. We’ll tell you upfront.

Cards We Work With

We specialize in Pokémon cards across all eras — from 1st Edition Base Set through modern Scarlet & Violet — including vintage holos, reverse holos, full arts, special illustration rares, and textured cards. We also work with Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, and other TCG titles.

How to Submit From Anywhere in the US

1. Complete our intake form — Use our submission form: name each card and enter its declared value, which sets its price tier.
2. Pack and ship — Buy our prepaid FedEx 2Day label at checkout ($35 round trip, emailed within 1 business day), or ship on your own with tracking ($20 return shipping fee). Pack by our packing guide.
3. Assessment and restoration — Your box is opened on video and counted against your order, each card is scanned in and labeled, and then it’s restored at our workshop.
4. Return shipping — Every card goes through a quality check, then ships back to you, with return shipping insured by The Mint Workshop. Your submission tracker shows where your order is.

Turnaround Time

Standard turnaround is 24–30 business days from when your cards arrive and are checked in. Need it sooner? Expedited service is $49.99 per card with a 5–7 business day turnaround (not available for creased cards). We communicate proactively on all timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you based in the United States?

Yes. The Mint Workshop is a US-based restoration service. All work is performed domestically at our New Jersey workshop.

Do you accept submissions from all 50 states?

Yes. We accept mail-in submissions from anywhere in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Is your work compliant with grading company guidelines?

We can’t speak for the grading companies — each applies its own standards. We use non-destructive methods only — no trimming, no ink, no recoloring, no varnish. Grading outcomes are not guaranteed, and we make no promise about whether a grading company will detect or note restoration work.

How do I ship my card safely?

Buy our prepaid FedEx 2Day label at checkout ($35 round trip, emailed within 1 business day), or ship on your own with tracking ($20 return shipping fee). Pack by our packing guide. With our prepaid label, US orders can add Cabrella shipping insurance for the trip to us: 1.5% of your declared value, covering up to $25,000 per package by FedEx 2Day or $40,000 by FedEx Priority Overnight, with a $250 deductible per claim. Without it, carrier coverage is $100. Return shipping is insured by The Mint Workshop.

US-Based. Collector-Trusted. Ready When You Are.

Submit your card to The Mint Workshop and get professional restoration from a domestic specialist — with the transparency, documentation, and care your collection deserves.

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