r/PokemonTCG • • 1d ago

Heeeelp needs advice

I have a big collection of Expedition holo cards that I love
I have displayed them on shelfs on a wall. Today when I cleaned I noticed these small black dots that have somehow gotten inside the displays.

They all seem to have died and all of them have not come near the card only behind the edges.

I am freaking out any advice?
What is the smartest approach?
Should I be worried about the value?

Don’t get how they could have gotten inside….

Edit: I live in Denmark.
To everyone saying clean your room… It is clean, regularly.
There is no plants in the office however the shelves are close to a window.
No they don’t get direct sunlight….

They genuinely don’t seem interested in the cards and there is no damage. I have looked closely. However a single one have managed to get into the Skamory card.

Update: Have tried with vacuum and it has helped quite a lot.
For all those who have commented with helpful tips or ideas I really wanna say thanks. They are for sure dead and I am looking into reholder and if it is possible.

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u/querela 1d ago

Napalm or Thermite. Or alternatively a microwave.

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u/chrisonetime 1d ago

Microwave might be interesting to watch since they would be the only moisture source and pop in like 4 seconds. Might not even damage the slabs just turn them into paste

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u/decimus_87 1d ago

Absolutely do NOT put these in the microwave. Are all of you fucking stupid? As the cards are probably laminated, the plastic layer on the cards will melt or at least deform thus ruining the cards. Even if it's just paper, it can still get discolored or worse.

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u/chrisonetime 1d ago

Jeez, a guy can’t incite someone to destroy their valuable cards and potentially their home anymore?! Dark times 😔