MNT offers a specific re-slabbing service for $9.99 CAD per card, separate from its core grading offering. It's a narrower service than it might sound, and understanding exactly what it covers helps avoid a wasted request.
Here's what re-slabbing actually involves and when it genuinely makes sense.
None of this requires prior grading experience.
MNT's verification process for re-slabbing depends on confirming the card inside genuinely matches its original certificate and grade, which becomes impossible to guarantee once a slab has been completely opened and the card removed. This is a reasonable safeguard against fraud or accidental card swaps.
A cracked-open slab, even if the same card is placed back inside, doesn't qualify for the discounted re-slabbing fee — it needs to go through as a fresh full submission instead.
A slab that's been damaged externally — a cracked case, a scuffed viewing window — while the internal seal remains intact is the clearest use case for re-slabbing. The card's grade and condition haven't changed, only the outer protective casing needs replacing.
This is a genuinely useful, low-cost option for salvaging a damaged slab without paying full grading fees again on a card whose condition hasn't actually changed.
Preventing slab damage in the first place avoids needing re-slabbing at all. EVORETRO's Graded Case with Key System keeps slabs secure and protected from impact.
For individual slabs you're still deciding how to store, EVORETRO's Graded Card Sleeves add an extra protective layer.
A slab that's fully opened, whether intentionally or by accident, no longer qualifies for the discounted re-slabbing rate and needs to go through as a completely new submission at standard grading fees. This is a meaningfully more expensive path than the $9.99 re-slabbing fee.
Being extremely careful not to fully open a slab you're hoping to re-slab, even if the case looks damaged, is worth the extra caution.
Proper storage from the moment a slab arrives — avoiding drops, impacts, and rough handling — is the most cost-effective way to avoid needing re-slabbing in the first place. A slab stored in a padded case is far less likely to crack than one loose in a drawer or bag.
Treating a fresh slab with the same care you'd give the raw card inside it protects your investment on both fronts.
Taking clear photos of a damaged slab from multiple angles before sending it in for re-slabbing creates a useful record in case any question comes up about the card's condition during the process. This is a quick, low-effort step that adds a layer of documentation.
Keeping these photos alongside your original grading certificate information builds a more complete record of the card's history over time.
For a low-value card, the $9.99 re-slabbing fee might not be worth it compared to simply retiring the damaged slab into a protective sleeve or case without seeking a fresh holder. Weighing the card's actual worth against the re-slabbing cost, rather than defaulting to re-slabbing every damaged case, keeps spending proportional to value.
This is purely a practical cost decision and doesn't reflect on the card's legitimacy or grade in any way.
If a slab is damaged beyond what re-slabbing addresses, or if you're already planning to eventually crossover the card to a different company anyway, it may make more sense to skip re-slabbing entirely and go straight to that eventual crossover submission instead. Thinking through your longer-term plans for a specific card before committing to the re-slabbing route avoids paying for a step you might not ultimately need.
This kind of forward planning is especially worth doing for a card you already suspect might eventually move to a different grading company.
$9.99 CAD per card.
No, it's specifically for cards originally graded by MNT.
No, a fully opened slab requires a new full submission instead.
Store graded slabs in a protective case that prevents drops and impacts.
The best re-slabbing strategy is avoiding the need for it entirely. Browse EVORETRO's toploaders and sleeves collection to keep your graded cards protected.
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