Magic: The Gathering Card Restoration in Canada
From Alpha duals to modern mythics, we restore Magic: The Gathering cards to display-ready condition. Safe, ethical methods with full documentation. No customs, no duties, just Canadian collectors helping collectors.
Send photos, get a written recommendation and flat-fee quote, no obligation. Response within 24 hours.
Common Magic: The Gathering card issues we fix
From light wear to significant damage, we handle the full range of restoration needs for Magic: The Gathering cards.
- Creases and dents from shuffling and play
- Edge whitening and corner wear
- Surface scuffs from unsleeved play
- Sticker and price tag residue removal
- Foil card curling and warping (Pringles effect)
- Water damage and humidity staining
- Ink stamps and markings
- Vintage card yellowing and age wear
- Sleeve friction marks
- Binder ring damage and impressions
Why restore your Magic: The Gathering cards?
- Increase the value of Reserved List cards and vintage staples before grading with PSA, BGS, or CGC.
- Restore Commander and Legacy staples that have seen years of play to a presentable condition.
- Prepare high-value pulls and foils for grading submissions with professional pre-grading prep.
- Remove price stickers and residue from cards acquired at LGS sales, conventions, or online.
- Preserve sentimental cards from your early Magic days that have accumulated wear over decades.
Our 5-step process
Every Magic: The Gathering card goes through the same careful workflow.
Send us clear photos of your Magic: The Gathering cards and describe any damage.
We assess your cards and send a detailed restoration plan with a flat-fee quote.
Mail your cards to us via Canada Post with tracking and insurance.
Each card goes through a careful, hands-on restoration process with before/after documentation.
Your restored cards are shipped back securely with tracking.
Card restoration pricing
One flat fee for a careful, full restoration process.
This is a hands-on restoration process for serious collector cards, not a quick clean-up. Each card is assessed individually and worked by hand using conservative methods that suit its condition.
- Microscope-level deep cleaning and close inspection
- Targeted damage reduction for dents, bends, lifts, and minor creases
- Warp and curl correction where appropriate
- Scratch visibility reduction where safely possible
- Precision finishing and polishing
- Before-and-after documentation
- Optional short process clips when suitable for social media
Each card undergoes a hands-on, time-intensive process tailored to its condition.
Best suited for cards valued at $300+ or where grading potential and presentation improvement justify restoration.
No payment upfront. You approve the plan first, and payment is due after the work is completed.
Add $25 for in-house slab cracking on graded cards. Return shipping is billed at cost.
Magic: The Gathering restoration FAQ
Can you restore vintage MTG cards like Alpha, Beta, or Unlimited?
Can you fix foil curling on Magic cards?
Do you work on both regular and foil Magic cards?
Will restoration affect the card for tournament play?
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Slabworks handles cards from all major trading card games.
Ready to restore your Magic: The Gathering cards?
Email us photos for a free assessment. No obligation, response within 24 hours.
No customs. No duties. No currency exchange. Canada-wide shipping via Canada Post.