BAT CITY
CARD RESTORATION

Giving Cards a Second Life

Bring Your Cards Back to Life.
We'll Even Pick Them Up.

Professional card cleaning, restoration and pre-grading prep
with free pickup and delivery in the Austin area.
Outside of Austin? Email us.

Services & Pricing

Every job starts with a free inspection and quote before any work begins.
Prices below are starting rates per card.

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Planning to grade? Add Pre-Grading Prep to Deep or Premium Restoration for +$10.

*Light heated pressing is optional and not recommended for cards headed to grading.

We currently work on cards valued up to $250. For higher-value cards, email us first to discuss.

How It Works

1

Request a Pickup

Book a time slot on our calendar. Each appointment is about an hour, so we can review your cards together in person and discuss your goals.

2

Free Inspection

We inspect and estimate restoration for each of your cards and confirm final pricing before any work starts. No surprises.

3

Restoration Work

Your cards are cleaned and restored in our studio using card-safe methods. Nothing usable is wasted along the way.

4

Free Delivery

We hand-deliver your cards back to you, so you don't have to worry about shipping.

Is Your Address in Our Service Area?

We currently offer free pickup and delivery within the greater Austin, TX metro area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville.

Enter your ZIP code to check eligibility:

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A Second Life, Beyond Restoration

Cards too common to restore or grade still deserve a second life. We upcycle them into magnets, keychains, and themed packs. We even recycle the paper we can't use.

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A Note on Grading

Restoration can improve a card's appearance, but many grading companies (PSA, CGC, BGS, etc.) will flag or decline to grade cards that have been altered. If you plan to submit a card for grading, we recommend our Pre-Grading Prep service for a full cleaning, card preparation and grade estimate*. Any further work such as edge lifts or crease reduction have the possibility of being flagged as altered. 

*Pre-Grading Prep grade estimates are our own assessment using a strict internal rubric designed using standards from PSA and other grading companies. Grade estimates are given as a 3-grade range (e.g. "7–9"). They are not official and don't guarantee the grade another company will assign.

Schedule a Card Pickup

We offer free pickup every Tuesday 6–9 PM and Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Pick an open time slot below and it'll go straight onto our calendar
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Appointments are about one hour at your chosen location.
We can even come to your home or workplace.

Times don't work for you? Email us to book.

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Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your scheduled window are subject to a $10 fee.

Questions before you book? Email us.

Frequently Asked Questions

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More From Us

Cards too common to restore or grade become something new instead of trash.
Magnets, keychains, and themed packs, hand-assembled in small batches.
Nothing goes to waste, right down to the paper.

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How to Purchase

1

Book a Card Restoration

When you book a card restoration, mention in the booking information that you're interested in items from the shop.

2

We Bring the Inventory

We'll bring our current shop items along to your card restoration appointment.

3

Pick & Pay in Person

Browse, choose what you like, and purchase right then. Items with an eBay listing can also be bought online.

Don't see what you're looking for?

Let us know what catches your eye and we'll bring current inventory along to your next pickup or delivery so you can choose and buy in person.

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A Second Life for Cards.

We restore what can be saved, and repurpose the rest.
It's a small shop, built on the idea that every card is valuable.

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Pickup & delivery available within our service area only.
Cards are inspected and quoted before any restoration work begins.

Questions? Email us or contact us at 512-981-7536.

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