If you’re considering submitting a card — or need to understand whether it belongs in the Special One Cards ecosystem — this is the right place to start.
We don’t handle volume requests or generic grading questions.
Use this form if:
You believe your card may be truly one-of-one
You’re unsure which authentication path applies
You need clarification before submitting
If it makes sense, we’ll reply.
If it doesn’t, we’ll say so.
Either way, you’ll get clarity.
Please read the FAQs before contacting us.
Not every card belongs here — and that’s fine.
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Find answers about true one-of-one cards, our authentication paths, pricing, packaging and shipping. Please read these FAQs before contacting us.
No.
Special One Cards authenticates cards. We do not perform grading or condition scoring.
Our focus is on recognition, authenticity, and provenance — especially for true one-of-one cards.
Our primary focus is on true one-of-one (1/1) trading cards — cards where only a single example exists in the world.
We also operate a curated program (Ark of Noah) that allows one card per reference to be authenticated within the SOC ecosystem.
All submissions are subject to verification.
A true 1/1 card is objectively unique.
It does not depend on population reports, grading conditions, or future submissions.
Only one exists. Permanently.
No.
A PSA Pop 1 means only one card currently holds that grade.
More examples may exist now or appear in the future.
A true 1/1 exists only once, regardless of grading.
No.
All submissions go through an initial verification process.
If a card does not meet SOC criteria, it will not proceed.
This is intentional.
Your message will be reviewed to determine whether it fits within the Special One Cards ecosystem.
If it does, you’ll receive guidance on next steps.
If it doesn’t, we’ll say so clearly.
No.
Submission does not equal acceptance.
All cards must pass verification before authentication.
Previously graded cards may be considered only if they meet SOC criteria.
Prior grading does not guarantee acceptance.
Estimated timelines:
True 1/1 Authentication: 2–4 weeks
Ark of Noah Authentication: 3–6 weeks
These are estimates, not guarantees.
No.
All cards follow the same process and standards.
True 1/1 Authentication: €99 + VAT + shipping
Ark of Noah Authentication: €39.99 + VAT + shipping
Pricing is fixed and transparent.
No hidden fees. No value-based pricing.
Cards must be packed securely to prevent any damage during transit.
We recommend:
Penny sleeve + semi-rigid or top loader
Bubble wrap protection
Rigid outer packaging
Please follow our bulletproof packaging instructions carefully.
Improper packaging may result in rejection or delays.
The sender is responsible for:
Secure packaging
Shipping costs
Customs declarations (if applicable)
Special One Cards is not responsible for damage caused during transit due to inadequate packaging.
Yes.
International submissions are accepted.
Collectors are responsible for any customs-related requirements.
The Ark of Noah is a curatorial program.
It allows Special One Cards to authenticate one single card per reference within the SOC ecosystem.
It does not imply global uniqueness.
No.
We do not operate population-based scarcity models.
No.
Special One Cards does not operate on volume or bulk submissions.
We can review eligibility during the verification stage.
We do not pre-confirm outcomes outside the process.
No.
Authentication is about recognition and preservation.
Any investment decision is the collector’s responsibility.
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