by Matt Felumlee | Jul 15, 2024 | Feature Stories
OK, maybe crack / resubmit isn’t a full-on craze. But if you’re into vintage and grading, you at least have heard of folks cracking graded cards and resubmitting them. Sometimes a PSA 7 gets cracked and resubmitted in hopes of an 8. Sometimes an SGC 6...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 12, 2024 | Feature Stories
I hereby declare today as “National Thank Your Facebook Group Admin Day”! The official date of this holiday is whatever day you are reading this post. I have spent the last several years administering vintage groups on Facebook –some smaller (such as...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 11, 2024 | Feature Stories
In late May MLB announced the recognition of some Negro Leagues as Major Leagues. Since then, there has been a noticeable uptick in interest in Negro League collecting. My little Negro League Buy / Sell / Trade Facebook group is growing like never before. “Want...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 9, 2024 | News and Reviews
Well-known vintage dealer Ashsh Jai of Cardhound advertiser Legacy Cardz had approximately $2 million dollars of cards stolen during the Dallas show over the weekend. Photos and video have made the rounds across the internet but this is still unsolved, and Ash is...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 7, 2024 | Feature Stories
The well-worn PSA vs. SGC debate took a turn earlier this year. It’s old news now: as announced at the end of February 2024, PSA’s parent company Collector’s bought SGC. Let’s cast aside the wild speculation about the future of SGC (which runs...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 7, 2024 | Feature Stories
I asked a Facebook vintage group for vintage card display ideas, and members did not disappoint. Vintage cards and memorabilia are works of art, and should be seen and appreciated. If you are looking for display ideas, browse the gallery below! The current leader in...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 5, 2024 | Feature Stories
AI is working its way into more and more aspects of daily life, and most discussions of card grading these days quickly turn to AI. This is especially true when the discussion revolves around alleged grader bias or human error. So, what does the future of card grading...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 29, 2024 | News and Reviews
Bear with me as I try a simple Poll plugin! (Yes, it’s ugly and bare bones–just testing functionality. We might as well have some fun with it. Cardhound has written a good bit about the art and math of choosing which cards to grade. If you are into grading...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 27, 2024 | Feature Stories
The hobby needs a clear definition and understanding of what constitutes an “altered” card. Take a look at the examples provided below and chime in below. Back story: PSA Decertifying Kurt’s Card Care A while back, Cardhound published an article...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 26, 2024 | News and Reviews
In May 2024, PSA unveiled new holders and now, they have announced a new feature: Grader Notes. Say what you want about PSA, but they do not appear to be resting on their laurels. Grader Notes First things first: the newer announcement is Grader Notes. This feature is...
