Understand repair limits, photograph damage clearly, and prepare your cards for mail-in service in Canada.
Restoration may improve a card’s appearance for a collection or display, but cannot replace missing paper, ink, or foil. Weigh the likely improvement against cost, risk, and sentimental value. If you plan to grade the card, check the grader’s standards first: PSA lists some restoration and surface treatments as altered stock, which can prevent a numerical grade.
Shoot in soft, even light with the card flat on a neutral background. Include straight-on front and back shots, close-ups of damage, and angled light to show surface scuffs or holo scratches. Avoid heavy filters so condition is easy to judge.
After you approve a plan, use rigid protection, sleeves, and a snug inner box inside a sturdy outer shipper. Choose tracked Canada Post service with insurance that matches the card value. We share intake details once your plan is confirmed.
Short articles on mail-in packing, pack ripping, used singles, and when a repair is worth discussing.
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See game-specific restoration pages for common issues, FAQs, and examples of the cards we work on.
