How to use NFC for collectible cards?

Regarding materials: there are various protection types.

Pouches and ‘top-loaders’: place each valuable card in a polypropylene pocket (flexible pouches), then for most precious cards, use a rigid top-loader.

Binders and boxes: for storage, use acid-free binders or non-acid cardboard boxes. Avoid overcrowding to prevent bending. Avoid PVC: PVC releases plasticizers that yellow and stick to cards. Different binder types exist for cards or slabs.

The ‘Deck’: box used by players who organize their cards to play and challenge others.

The ‘slabs’: these are plastic holders providing dust protection, stacked to avoid alteration over time. These holders are delivered by grading companies themselves along with a note on the card’s condition and rarity. For example, major American grades include (PSA, Beckett BGS, SGC)… but also French grading companies: PCA, MTG, CCC, CollectAura…

Inventory and labeling: maintain a file (spreadsheet or software) with photos, grade, condition, provenance. Note value, acquisition date, serial number if applicable. Additionally, Epic-NFC app allows access to cards via Android app.

Care tips regarding storage and maintenance:

For cleaning: gently clean with dry microfiber cloth; avoid liquid products that damage paper.

Recommended storage is vertical: store cards vertically (like books) to reduce pressure and deformation.

Now how to use NFC tags to archive your cards:

Before using the tag EPIC NFC, ensure the surface where it will be placed is clean, dry, and non-metallic. ⚙️ Assign a card, holder or slab to the NFC tag.

1️⃣ Digitizing object information in the NFC tag:

1. Take a photo of the collection item:

2. Open your EPIC NFC app.

3. Select Scan ‘Collectible’.

4. Approach a blank EPIC NFC tag.

5. Fill the fields, choose your photo.

6. Approach the tag from phone.

7. Write information to tag with option to lock info permanently.

2️⃣ Attaching the tag to object:

• Glue the tag onto object or support • Place it in visible area • Avoid non-suitable metallic surfaces

3️⃣ Checking functionality:

1. Enable smartphone NFC.

2. Approach it from phone.

3. The card sheet should open automatically.

📱 Usage:

To view item info, open EPIC NFC app: approach simply your smartphone to the tag. Information of your digital object library stored locally on smartphone for privacy reasons.

✅ Good usage:

• Test after installation • Protect tag if object is frequently handled • Update card sheet if necessary • Keep tag clean and dry

⚠️ Quick troubleshooting:

If tag doesn’t respond: • Check NFC is enabled • Check phone compatibility with NFC function • Try different positioning • Rewrite tag only with compatible EPIC app. Currently iOS version coming soon.

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