Special One Cards offers two authentication paths with different purposes. Both focus on recognition and preservation; neither is a grading service.
True 1/1 Authentication
This path is for trading cards that are truly one-of-one: cards where only a single example exists in the world.
The process includes verification of factual uniqueness, authenticity and provenance, followed by authentication and encapsulation within the Special One Cards system.
The published service price is €99 + VAT + shipping, with an estimated delivery time of 2–4 weeks. Estimated times are not guarantees.
Ark of Noah Authentication
Ark of Noah is a curatorial program within the Special One Cards ecosystem. It preserves one curated card per reference within SOC as a record, memory and reference.
This internal choice does not claim that the card is globally unique. Ark of Noah is not a population report and does not establish market scarcity.
The published service price is €39.99 + VAT + shipping, with an estimated delivery time of 3–6 weeks. The intent differs; the authentication standards remain rigorous.
Verification comes first
Every submission goes through initial verification, priced at €1 + VAT. SOC reviews eligibility and alignment with its criteria before the process moves forward.
Submission is not acceptance. If approved, you receive confirmation and shipping instructions by email. Ship only after that approval, and follow the packaging instructions.
Prepare one card with a clear purpose
SOC accepts one card per submission and does not operate a bulk submission platform. Gather the card’s details, clear images and any supporting story or provenance before completing the form.
You may create an account to follow your submission status, but an account is optional.
Submit a card or read the FAQs to clarify which path fits your card.
