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CardRevive Journal

Guides, industry commentary, collector shipping updates and card restoration education.

CardRevive · Jul 3, 2026 · 5 min read

This Week in the TCG World: July 3, 2026

A record grading month, Pokemon Pitch Black lands July 17, MTG bans shake two formats, One Piece OP-16 settles, and July auction season opens.

Bill Hamawi · Feb 9, 2026 · 4 min read

A practical look at finding expert online card conservation services, what to ask, and how to protect your collection after restoration.

Bill Hamawi · Dec 31, 2025 · 3 min read

A look at concerns around grading industry consolidation and what regulatory attention could mean for collectors and independent service providers.

Bill Hamawi · Dec 8, 2025 · 5 min read

A guide to safe card restoration techniques, damage identification, tools, do-not-do warnings and when to call professionals.

Bill Hamawi · Dec 2, 2025 · 3 min read

Practical steps for cleaning, flattening, storing and maintaining Pokemon cards, plus when professional repair is the safer choice.

Bill Hamawi · Dec 1, 2025 · 3 min read

Holiday shipping pause dates, collector planning advice and steps to avoid lost or delayed cards during peak mailing periods.

Bill Hamawi · Nov 25, 2025 · 4 min read

How the classic card market is changing as professional restoration, grading standards and collector preferences evolve.