News & Reviews
SGC wait up, volume down. Why does PSA upcharge?
Just some grading tidbits for your consideration. As an SGC collector for vintage, I have been closely following their...
Cardhound Vintage Updates Winter 2026
I thought I would write a catch-all post to cover some recent Cardhound and vintage news. Let's call it a winter 2026...
Spring Grading Updates: PSA price hike, SGC (re)gaining speed?
PSA Price Hike First, in a rather predictable move given the recent backlog issues, PSA announced that it is raising...
Feature Stories
Glossary of Ridiculous Hobby Terms
If you are seeking a serious list of vintage sports card hobby jargon, we have you covered here. There are dozens of...
What Happens to Vintage in a 2027 MLB Stoppage?
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association runs through...
10 Step Plan for an SGC Revival
A few days ago I wrote an article featuring questions I would love to ask PSA / SGC / Beckett grading president Ryan...
Vintage 101
10 Tips for Buying Vintage Sports Cards on eBay
Whether shopping for yourself or giving someone else your Christmas or birthday wishlist, it's easy to pay too much on...
Vintage FAQ: Understanding Qualifiers at PSA
If you are new to collecting graded cards, you might notice some letters on PSA labels after the number grade. For...
Is Your Vintage Collection Insured? (Are you SURE?)
Natural disasters are becoming more and more common and costly. In fact, 2024 was a record-breaking year for global...








