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# TCG RESTORATION
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### π Professional PokΓ©mon Card Restoration Service
Our **professional PokΓ©mon card restoration** service is designed for collectors, investors and enthusiasts who want to **restore, enhance or preserve** their cards, maintaining high standards of safety, transparency and quality.\
We operate **globally** π, offering support to clients worldwide with established procedures and maximum-protection packaging.
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### π Form submission and initial assessment
The first step is **filling in the** [**form**](https://forms.gle/NN5Sa1L66UHYaPKK7) **with no commitment.**
π Once we receive the card information and images:
* We carry out a **preliminary technical assessment**
* We analyze the **feasibility of the restoration**
* We estimate the **level of improvement** achievable
* We verify the **economic viability** of the work
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Only after this phase will **we agree** on operating methods, costs and timelines.\
The final decision always rests with the client.
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### **π° Costs to consider**
Service costs are structured in a clear and transparent way:
* π¦ **Shipping to our laboratory** (at the client's expense)
* π οΈ **Restoration labor cost**, variable based on the damage
* π **Return shipping**
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In most cases, **return shipping is at our expense**, as a form of protection and added value for the client.
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### **β³ Processing times**
Processing times vary based on two main factors:
* Extent and type of damage
* Current workload in the laboratory
β±οΈ Indicatively:
* Light damage: **a few weeks**
* More complex damage**:** **up to approximately 1 month**
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Every case is monitored and updated, with timely communications throughout the process.
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### **π§ͺ Treatment and final phases**
At the end of the restoration, the card undergoes a professional finishing procedure:
π§Ό **Deep cleaning**
**β¨ Controlled polishing**
**π¬οΈ Complete drying and stabilization**
Subsequently:
**π‘οΈ Insertion in a protective sleeve**
**π Housing in a rigid toploader**
**π¦ Maximum security packaging**
**π Tracked shipping to the client**
Card protection is an **absolute priority** **at every stage of the process.**
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### **π Practical economic assessment example**
π Real case:
* PokΓ©mon card purchased at **β¬40**
* Initial condition: **slight bends or imperfections**
* Market value in excellent condition: **β¬200**
πΆ Restoration costs:
* Restoration work: **β¬25**
* Outbound shipping: **β¬5**
* Return shipping: **free** β
* π° Total investment: **β¬70**
* π Estimated final value: **β¬200**
* π Estimated return: **+β¬130 (+185%)**
πΉ The card returns to **optimal condition**, ready for collection or display, significantly increasing its value and **personal appeal.**
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### **β€οΈ Economic value or sentimental value**
Not all clients approach restoration for financial return.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Some do it because:
* The card holds **sentimental value**
* It is part of their **collector's history**
* They want to **preserve it in the best possible condition**
In these cases, restoration represents an **investment in the quality and longevity of the collection**, not just in profit.
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### **π International service**
We offer our service to clients **worldwide**, with:
* Established shipping procedures
* Professional packaging
* Clear and constant communication
Wherever you are, your card will be treated with **the utmost care and expertise.**
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### **π€ In-person pickup available**
For those located nearby, we also offer the option of **in-person pickup and delivery** in the areas of:
* π Novara and surroundings
* π Vergiate and surroundings
This avoids shipping and guarantees an even more **direct and secure** handover of the cards.
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### **π© Conclusion**
Our goal is to provide a **transparent, professional and tailored service**, allowing every client to make an **informed decision.**
π Fill in the form, receive the technical assessment and decide with confidence.\
Your card deserves the best!
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### π£ Official Instagram page
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Our Instagram page is already live: we will soon start publishing restoration work with **before and after photos**, technical insights and dedicated content to show you the quality of our work in full transparency.
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**Grading disclaimer**
For those wishing to send cards to grading services:
* Restoration goes **against the official regulations** of grading companies.
* Blood Sharks **dissociates itself** from the use of restored cards for grading and **does not guarantee any positive outcome.**
* We take **no responsibility** for cards rejected, returned as altered or with score variations.
* Even **pack fresh cards** can be returned as altered due to internal decisions by grading companies.
This service is designed **exclusively for private collections and sentimental cards.**
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