What is the Vault?

What is the Vault?

For the invaluable you, secure storage for your invaluable collection
Entrust your priceless collection to Cardova's secure, climate-controlled storage facility in Japan. Enjoy digital access to your collection from anywhere.

FEATURE 01.Safety for Your Cards, Safety for You
Protect your cards from premature aging and environmental elements. Our climate-controlled vault maintains a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (or 68 degrees Fahrenheit) and 50% humidity, creating optimal space for preserving your prized works of art. Protected by 24-hour surveillance, through our partnership with an external security provider.
FEATURE 02.Manage Your Collection on the Move!
Embrace the digital era! Cardova's digital platform makes collection management easier than ever. Enjoy high-quality images of your cards, as if they were physically in your hands. Keep track of your collection's value and inventory through "My Vault" and effortlessly organize, summarize, and retrieve the information you need -- your way.
All card acquisition dates and purchase amounts are recorded along with past transactions.
Use the Vault not just to manage your cards, but also your transaction information.
FEATURE 03.Convenient Access to Auctions and Trades
List your cards anytime, anywhere! Stay ahead of market trends by simply pressing "List." Sit back and relax while we handle the heavy lifting, from capturing high-resolution imagery to providing detailed card descriptions. Store your purchases in the Vault to save on mailing costs and ensure the safety of your cards. No more lost or damaged packages. Cardova-purchased items incur no fees, so keep your cards in the VAULT while you continue to expand your collection and enjoy bulk shipping with better rates, or an extended storage period until it's time to part ways with them.

Vault submissions with a declared insurance amount of over ￥10,000 may be subject to import duties. If your submission gets charged with import duties, we will not be able to receive your shipment and under certain circumstances, we may be forced to return them to you at your cost. For further information, please contact us at service@cardova.co.jp.

How to Submit Cards to the Vault

There are 2 ways to submit cards to the Vault.

Mail-InsIn-Person
Drop-OffsSend Directly from an Online RetailerSend Directly from PSA

To send cards you have in hand to Cardova, please refer to the following.

First, make sure to register.
(1) Apply
Start the Process
Begin the submission process by clicking either "List/Send" or "Send to "Vault" from the Vault menu.
(2) Advanced settings
Enter your credit card informationProvide the following details:

■ Grading Company
■ Cert No.
■ Declared Value

If you are submitting many cards, you can either split your submission into several batches or enter all the information into a single CSV file and email us the file.
(3) Preparation
Print the Submission FormPrint the submission form, include it in the package along with your card(s), and send the package to Cardova.
Enter the Tracking NumberThe process is complete once you enter tracking number provided by your courier.
(4) Completion of Process
Check My Vault
Once you receive notification that your submission had been received, visit My Vault to make sure your cards are in good order.

Cards returning from PSA authentication can also be sent directly to Cardova to mitigate the risks associated with shipping.

First, make sure to register.
(1) Submit for Authentication.
Submit to PSA for authentication.
First, submit your cards to PSA for authentication.
(2) Change the Shipping Address
Have PSA change the shipping address of your order to that of Cardova.
Change the shipping address
Before completing payment on the order of your grading submission, please request PSA to have your shipping address changed to the following.
TRC Center Bldg Room 523, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0006 Japan
Cardova PSA desk + your 8-digit User ID (or the 6 character alphanumeric Shipping Form number)
Point ①
You can address the recipient name to yourself.
Point ②
Add "Attention: PSA desk" to the address.
Point ③
The 8-digit user ID can be found under "Personal Settings" in the "Account View" section. If you have completed the submission form for Cardova, kindly furnish the 6-digit shipping application number.
Example:
i) The 8-digit user ID goes at the end of the address "Cardova PSA 92837612 "
ii) The 6-digit shipping application number goes to the end of the address "Cardova PSA A1b2c3 "
(3) Apply
Apply for submission to Cardova.
Kindly proceed with the shipping request as per the standard procedure. In case you require any further assistance or additional information, please do not hesitate to let us know.
(4) Complete the Form
Enter Card DetailsProvide the following details:

■ Grading Company
■ Cert No.
■ Declared Value

If you are submitting many cards, you can either split your submission into several batches or enter all the information into a single CSV file and email us the file.
Confirm DetailsIf your entries look right, simply click the Submit button.
(5) Send us the Form
Email us the Submission Form
Once your purchase is finalized, send us an email with the following:
Subject: PSA Delivery
PDF of your submission form.
(6) Completion of Process
Check My Vault
Once you receive notification that your submission had been received, visit My Vault to make sure your cards are in good order.

Directly send us your cards from your online retailer and your cards can gain quicker access to ideal climate-controlled storage environment.

First, make sure to register.
(1) Select card
Select the Card to Purchase on the E-Commerce (EC) site
Select and lock in the card that you want to purchase on the EC site.
To ensure the timely arrival and deposit of your card into the Vault, apply for delivery to Cardova and update the delivery address on the online retailer's site.
Kindly note that having the Certification Number of the card available is essential when applying for delivery to Cardova. If these details are not visible on the listing screen of your chosen online retailer, we recommend that you consider obtaining this information from the other party before proceeding with the transaction. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
(2) Submit
Proceed to the Submission Process at Cardova
Begin the submission process by clicking either "List/Send" or "Send to Vault" from the Vault menu.
(3) Complete the Form
Enter Card DetailsProvide the following details:

■ Grading Company
■ Cert No.
■ Declared Value

If you are submitting many cards, you can either split your submission into several batches or enter all the information into a single CSV file and email us the file.
Confirm DetailsIf your entries look right, simply click the Submit button.
(4) Confirm the Details
Download your Submission Form
Once you fill all the required card details, download the completed Submission Form.
The 6-digit alphanumeric Submission Form number will be required when you process your shipping request on the EC site.
(5) Purchase Card / Send to Cardova
Purchase your Card on the EC site ・ Send to Cardova
Change the Shipping Address
Make sure to change your shipping address registered with the EC site to the address below.
We advise you to reconfirm the shipping address when finalizing your purchase.
Address: Cardova EC Division, TRC Center Bldg Room 523, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0006 Japan
Point ①
Enter your own name as the receiver.
Point ②
Make sure to add "Cardova EC Division" in front of the building name.
Indicate the Submission Form Number
Label the 6-digit alphanumeric Submission Form Number on the outer side of the package.
Point ③
Some examples of how to label the Submission Form Number
Example:
1) Include it in the shipping address → " Cardova EC Division A1b2c3 "
2) Use any "Additional Note" sections provided
3) Include them in the content details. 4) Have the sender label directly on the box.
(6) Send us the Form
Email us the Submission Form
Once your purchase is finalized, send us an email with the following:
Subject: EC Submissions
PDF of your submission form.
(7) Completion of Process
Check My Vault
Once you receive notification that your submission had been received, visit My Vault to make sure your cards are in good order.

Vault Fees

Service Details		Rates and Charges (Tax incl.)	Details
Receiving and Storage Fees		Free
*1Picking Fees	Cards Acquired at Cardova	Free	A Picking Fee will not be charged on cards that (1) you obtained through Auction or Trade or (2) were listed in an Auction but received no bids.
*1Picking Fees	Cards Submitted by You	2.20% (110 Yen)	A Picking Fee, calculated at a rate of 2.20% against the Acquisition Value or ￥110 (Tax incl.), whichever is higher, will be charged on User-submitted cards that are withdrawn from the Vault without using any of Cardova's services.

What is the Vault?

For the invaluable you, secure storage for your invaluable collectionEntrust your priceless collection to Cardova's secure, climate-controlled storage facility in Japan. Enjoy digital access to your collection from anywhere.

FEATURE 01.Safety for Your Cards, Safety for You

FEATURE 02.Manage Your Collection on the Move!

FEATURE 03.Convenient Access to Auctions and Trades

How to Submit Cards to the Vault

There are 2 ways to submit cards to the Vault.

Vault Fees

For the invaluable you, secure storage for your invaluable collection
Entrust your priceless collection to Cardova's secure, climate-controlled storage facility in Japan. Enjoy digital access to your collection from anywhere.