Trading card repair and restoration FAQ
Learn about repair limits, grading considerations, pricing, and shipping before deciding whether restoration suits your cards.
Before you send your cards
Answers about grading, eligibility, and shipping.
How much does trading card restoration cost?∨
Pregrade Clean costs $20 CAD per card; Repairs costs $150 CAD per card. Prices are plus tax. In-house slab cracking adds $25 CAD. Card analysis is an optional add-on at $10 CAD per card: Centering, edge, and corner analysis with a grade estimate. Grade estimates are opinions, not guarantees. Final grades and grading acceptance are determined solely by the grading company. Return shipping is billed at cost. The photo assessment is free; you approve the plan before work and pay after completion.
Will restoration improve my card's grade?∨
A better-looking card is not guaranteed a higher grade or grading acceptance. Some treatments may be considered alterations. Check your grader’s current standards and tell us about grading plans before approving work.
What if the card is not suitable for repair?∨
We explain the likely limits and decline work we consider too risky. The photo assessment is free, and you can decline the written plan without sending your cards or paying for work.
What kinds of cards do you accept?∨
We assess Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering, Dragon Ball, and other trading cards. We do not work on sports cards. Mail-in service is available within Canada only.
How long does the work take?∨
Typical turnaround is 2–3 weeks from intake confirmation, plus shipping time. Timing depends on the queue and the work required; your written plan includes an estimate.
How should I ship my cards?∨
Wait until you have approved the written plan and received intake instructions. We recommend tracked, insured shipping both ways. Return shipping is billed at cost.
How can I ship my cards safely?∨
Our shipping guide covers sleeves, top loaders, padding, and packing your cards for transit. Follow the step-by-step instructions before sending your cards. Read the card shipping guide