by Matt Felumlee | May 18, 2026 | News and Reviews
OK, this article title does have a little flair for the dramatic. But as a vintage collector, I do think it’s time to admit the obvious. Going forward, even as overall grading volume smashes records, vintage sports cards will be an ever-shrinking category. As I...
by Matt Felumlee | May 17, 2026 | Feature Stories
Cardhound surveyed 100 vintage collectors in May of 2026 asking questions about the future of vintage collecting. Specifically, the survey asked questions about technology, social media, and AI, and what the hobby might look like in 5 years. If you want to take the...
by Matt Felumlee | May 14, 2026 | News and Reviews
Cuban Baseball Auction #39 is coming very soon–and I wanted to give the Cardhound gang the first sneak peek. Whether you are a devoted Negro Leagues collector or new to the niche, this auction will have something for everyone. Pre-MLB Stan Musial? Monster card....
by Matt Felumlee | May 13, 2026 | Feature Stories
What will the vintage hobby look like in the future? Take this survey to share your opinions. Read on if you want more context. When I broke into collecting in the 1980’s, it seemed pretty simple: Beckett and card shows. Trading with your friends. Buying packs...
by Matt Felumlee | May 7, 2026 | News and Reviews
Grading Volume Records for PSA and CGC Well, another month down, another record month for grading volume. April 2026 outpaced March 2026 for a continued record streak for card grading. Keep in mind though, sports fans: most of those volume is TCG (Pokemon and the...
by Matt Felumlee | May 2, 2026 | News and Reviews
Cardhound Vintage has signed on with VCP as an affiliate. While VCP stands for “Vintage Card Prices,” they now feature much more than vintage, and much more than just prices! VCP is a platform for managing your entire collection, vintage and modern, sport...
by Matt Felumlee | Apr 22, 2026 | News and Reviews
Cardhound is excited to announce a partnership with Cuban Baseball Auctions. Cuban Baseball Auctions focuses not only on Cuban baseball cards, but also Caribbean and South American issues. Think Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico, and more. For many Negro League players,...
by Daniel Litin | Apr 22, 2026 | Feature Stories
Why do we collect? It’s a question we hear and ask ourselves again and again. For me, collecting vintage sports cards is about connection: to a player, a moment, or a place in time. The most meaningful part of my collection is my TTM autographs. If you’re new to the...
by Mike Silver | Apr 20, 2026 | Feature Stories
PSA 10 Gem Mint and Corners: A Deep Dive We all know that cards are graded via four main areas: corners, centering, edges, and surface. While eye appeal plays a role, aspects like corner damage and centering are somewhat objective and quantifiable. Let’s take a look...
by Matt Felumlee | Apr 3, 2026 | News and Reviews
OK, Cardhounds–let’s see if this community can help solve a mystery. I saw an amazing card with what appears to be rock-solid provenance today. And it begs the question . . . is this the earliest known on-card Mantle signature? I was chatting with my pal...
