Public Ep 16 - Dinged Corners (Patreon)

Ep 16 - Dinged Corners

Subscribe to the Patreon for Weekly Exclusive Podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/cardboardalchemists In this episode of Cardboard Alchemist, Giovanni and Sebastian delve into the intricacies of card restoration, focusing on dings and how to effectively fix them. They discuss various techniques, tools, and the importance of humidity in maintaining card quality. They cover some news about cards getting marked altered at a higher rate at grading companies. The conversation also highlights the value of their Patreon community, where they share exclusive content and advanced methods for card care. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pokemastercenter/ https://www.instagram.com/pokecleaningshop/ 00:00 Introduction to Cardboard Alchemist 01:11 Understanding Dings in Cards 03:12 Client Experiences with Card Damage 04:40 Inspecting and Fixing Card Dings 06:39 Techniques for Humidifying Cards 09:01 Working on Specific Card Issues 10:34 Advanced Techniques for Card Restoration 15:00 Grading and Alteration Concerns 17:27 The Challenges of Card Grading 20:46 Understanding Card Restoration Techniques 23:45 The Science of Card Humidity and Care 28:35 Inspecting Cards for Grading 31:10 Community Engagement and Patreon Benefits #cardrestoration #pokemontcg #pokemoncards #pokemon #pokemoncommunity #cardboardalchemists