Pokémon Mid-Grade Project: Keeping It Simple. On this project, I wanted to showcase what it looks like to pick up a mid-grade Pokémon card and evaluate its potential. I look for solid color around the border before giving it a shot. For this one, I used humidity, heat pressing, and finished it up with a clean. I’m very happy with the results—you can only see a slight trace of the indent, which I showcase in the video as best I can. Humidity pressing and cleaning are high-probability techniques for mid-grade cards like this. It’s a fantastic approach and all in the spirit of keeping things simple. I hope you can use this information to take your cards to the next level and enjoy card care even more. Check out the video and see what’s possible. #kurtscardcare #pokemon #TCG #TheHobby

Lugia PSA 5: Step-by-Step Restoration. I look for cards in the mid-grade because that’s where you find the best projects. This Lugia had multiple issues, and we tackled them all in one video. This card had a corner that needed to be fixed, a problem edge that required heat pressing, and a dirty surface with a lot of scuffing that needed a full clean and polish. Treasure is everywhere, so keep your eyes open and enjoy this wonderful side of the hobby. If you’ve been watching me do this for years, this video shows you exactly what is possible when you learn to properly care for your cards. Have Fun 🤙🏼 Kurt #kurtscardcare #lugia #pokemoncards #cardrestoration #tcg

PSA 6 Ancient Mew Let’s crack it open and see what we can improve 🤘🏼 Kurt #kurtscardcare #pokemoncards #cardrestoration #pokemoncollecting #tradingcards

Don’t settle for a low grade on a brand-new card. 🛑🔍 I noticed some surprisingly low grades popping up on the 2025 Topps Murakami Shohei Ohtani cards, so I bought a PSA 5 to investigate. My suspicion was 100% correct. These cards are plagued with weird, factory surface issues right out of the box. But they don’t have to stay that way. In tonight’s video, I’m breaking down exactly how to navigate these structural problems using a semi-soak and a heat press to improve the card. If you collect this set and run into these issues, don’t panic—you can make serious improvements. Watch the full 4-minute demonstration tonight and learn how to save your modern gems! #kurtscardcare #shoheiohtani #takashimurakami #topps

Train your Card Care eye to buy. 👁️🔥 A PSA 5 doesn’t always mean a lost cause—it means opportunity if you know exactly what you’re looking at. In this quick 2-minute breakdown, I’m showing you the raw truth behind these grades, what the cameras miss, and how to spot the cards that are primed for a great project and and upgrade. #kurtscardcare #shoheiohtani #cardcollecting #Pokemon #tcg

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 #kurtscardcare #cardrestoration #vintagecardcare #usa #usa250

Quick Slab Care with Recovery 💪🏼 #tombrady #thehobby #kurtscardcare #TheGoat #footballcards

This was an example I did on YouTube live on 7. 22. 26 Important easy stuff you can do today. If you don’t know how, I’m happy to teach you. Check out the video. https://www.youtube.com/live/LhZnaUQtRkk?is=WQUFDP6IA5v5-S49 Happy Friday Kurt #KurtsCardCare #VintageCardCare #VintageBaseballCards #TheHobby

Pokémon Mid-Grade Project: Keeping It Simple. On this project, I wanted to showcase what it looks like to pick up a mid-grade Pokémon card and evaluate its potential. I look for solid color around the border before giving it a shot. For this one, I used humidity, heat pressing, and finished it up with a clean. I’m very happy with the results—you can only see a slight trace of the indent, which I showcase in the video as best I can. Humidity pressing and cleaning are high-probability techniques for mid-grade cards like this. It’s a fantastic approach and all in the spirit of keeping things simple. I hope you can use this information to take your cards to the next level and enjoy card care even more. Check out the video and see what’s possible. #kurtscardcare #pokemon #TCG #TheHobby

Lugia PSA 5: Step-by-Step Restoration. I look for cards in the mid-grade because that’s where you find the best projects. This Lugia had multiple issues, and we tackled them all in one video. This card had a corner that needed to be fixed, a problem edge that required heat pressing, and a dirty surface with a lot of scuffing that needed a full clean and polish. Treasure is everywhere, so keep your eyes open and enjoy this wonderful side of the hobby. If you’ve been watching me do this for years, this video shows you exactly what is possible when you learn to properly care for your cards. Have Fun 🤙🏼 Kurt #kurtscardcare #lugia #pokemoncards #cardrestoration #tcg

PSA 6 Ancient Mew Let’s crack it open and see what we can improve 🤘🏼 Kurt #kurtscardcare #pokemoncards #cardrestoration #pokemoncollecting #tradingcards

Don’t settle for a low grade on a brand-new card. 🛑🔍 I noticed some surprisingly low grades popping up on the 2025 Topps Murakami Shohei Ohtani cards, so I bought a PSA 5 to investigate. My suspicion was 100% correct. These cards are plagued with weird, factory surface issues right out of the box. But they don’t have to stay that way. In tonight’s video, I’m breaking down exactly how to navigate these structural problems using a semi-soak and a heat press to improve the card. If you collect this set and run into these issues, don’t panic—you can make serious improvements. Watch the full 4-minute demonstration tonight and learn how to save your modern gems! #kurtscardcare #shoheiohtani #takashimurakami #topps

Train your Card Care eye to buy. 👁️🔥 A PSA 5 doesn’t always mean a lost cause—it means opportunity if you know exactly what you’re looking at. In this quick 2-minute breakdown, I’m showing you the raw truth behind these grades, what the cameras miss, and how to spot the cards that are primed for a great project and and upgrade. #kurtscardcare #shoheiohtani #cardcollecting #Pokemon #tcg

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 #kurtscardcare #cardrestoration #vintagecardcare #usa #usa250

Quick Slab Care with Recovery 💪🏼 #tombrady #thehobby #kurtscardcare #TheGoat #footballcards

This was an example I did on YouTube live on 7. 22. 26 Important easy stuff you can do today. If you don’t know how, I’m happy to teach you. Check out the video. https://www.youtube.com/live/LhZnaUQtRkk?is=WQUFDP6IA5v5-S49 Happy Friday Kurt #KurtsCardCare #VintageCardCare #VintageBaseballCards #TheHobby