Repair & Restoration
Careful work. Full disclosure.
Handling damage, assessed first and treated only with your approval. Every restored card is labeled RESTORED, for life.
Services
What we treat
Surface cleaning
Dirt, grime, and handling residue.
Quoted after assessment
Adhesive removal
Sticker, tape, and glue residue.
Quoted after assessment
Surface marks
Light marks that sit on top of the card.
Quoted after assessment
Bends and waves
Minor bends and waves in the stock.
Quoted after assessment
Not offered
- Centering, print lines, or miscuts
- Tears, missing paper, or trimming
- Fading or water-changed ink
- Recoloring or added material
- Autographs, inscriptions, or relics
Process
Assessment first, then your call
- 1
Assess
We review the card and your goals.
- 2
Before photos
Photographed before any handling.
- 3
Your approval
A written plan, approved card by card.
- 4
Treat
Only the approved work is done.
- 5
After and disclose
After photos, then labeled RESTORED.
Before and after
What the work looks like
Every card’s record holds its real before and after photos, side by side.
Disclosure
Restored means labeled
Labeled RESTORED
On the slab, with every treatment listed.
Never counted as unaltered
Kept out of the unaltered population.
Before photos kept
Arrival photos sit beside the after set.
Permanent
The disclosure stays with the card for good.
Questions
Quick answers
Will restoration raise my grade?
It might, or it might not. We never promise a grade.
Will other graders accept a restored card?
That is their call. Many label restored cards as altered, or decline them.
Can the disclosure come off later?
No. It stays on the card’s record and label, whoever owns it.
My card was restored elsewhere. Can I send it?
Yes. Tell us on your request; the earlier work is recorded the same way.
Can I decline after the proposal?
Yes. We grade the card as it is, or return it, under your quote.
What does it cost?
Each card is quoted after assessment, before any work. Asking is free.
Have a card that needs attention?
Email a description and photos. We reply with next steps before you ship anything.