The Cardsmith Services
Tailored Services for the Discerning Collector
At The Cardsmith, we don't just service cards; we nurture legacies. Our suite of specialized offerings is designed to unveil, enhance, and preserve the true essence of your trading card collection. With a focus on vintage comic book and baseball cards, we bring decades of expertise to every treasured piece that passes through our hands.
Our Services
Prepping Fees and Options
Key, Rare Card Options for Cards
Valued under $2000
Option One
$75 per hour (1/2 hour minimum)
Perfect for modern and prism cards
Timeframe: 20 business days
Shipping: Return shipping at card owner's expense
Service Overview & Process
1. Initial Assessment
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Free examination to determine if card meets service criteria
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No charge if card is unsuitable
2. Treatment Steps:
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Surface cleaning with cotton/microfiber pad to remove fingerprints, smudges, and debris
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Minor repairs using Kurt's Card Tool for corners, dings, edges, and dents
3. Finishing:
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Professional protective packaging in card saver
Option Two
$75 per hour (two hour minimum)
Perfect for modern paper cards and vintage cards
Timeframe: 20 business days
Shipping: Return shipping at card owner's expense
Service Overview & Process
1. Initial Assessment
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Free examination to determine if card meets service criteria
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No charge if card is unsuitable
2. Treatment Steps:
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Surface cleaning with cotton/microfiber pad to remove fingerprints, smudges, and debris
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Minor repairs using Kurt's Card Tool for corners, dings, edges, and dents
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Deep cleaning with Kurt's Card Care Spray
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Additional dent/wrinkle treatment, as needed
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Final touch-ups
3. Finishing:
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Controlled drying in The Forge
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Professional protective packaging in card saver
Option Three
$75 per hour (three hour minimum)
Perfect for that Key, Hall of Fame vintage paper card
Timeframe: 20 business days
Shipping: Return shipping at card owner's expense
Service Overview & Process
1. Initial Assessment
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Free examination to determine if card meets service criteria
-
No charge if card is unsuitable
2. Treatment Steps:
-
Surface cleaning with cotton/microfiber pad to remove fingerprints, smudges, and debris
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Minor repairs using Kurt's Card Tool for corners, dings, edges, and dents
3. Deep Restoration
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Full-soak treatment in Kurt's Card Spray
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Advanced dent/wrinkle treatment, as needed
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Advanced techniques, as needed
3. Finishing:
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Controlled drying in The Forge
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Professional protective packaging in card saver
All prices above are per card.
Price does not include any grading and/or shipping fees.
The Cardsmith will clean and prep your card, however The Cardsmith does not send cards for grading. Grading services are the responsibility of the card owner.
No promise of a specific grade is promised or implied.
For cards with a value over $2000, please contact the Cardsmith for an estimate.