by Matt Felumlee | Apr 8, 2025 | Feature Stories
At first glance, the topic of how tariffs might affect hobbyists seems like a very first-world problem. But let’s not forget that this is an industry many depend on to put those expensive groceries on the table. Regardless of your politics or opinions on...
by Matt Felumlee | Mar 19, 2025 | News and Reviews
I knew this day would come. It was a question of when, not if, Jackie Robinson and others would be erased from official U.S. government web sites. For now, the Jackie erasure was temporary and apparently a “mistake.” Other significant American military...
by Matt Felumlee | Mar 12, 2025 | Feature Stories
Cardhound Has a Birthday! Cardhound Vintage launched one year ago this week! 100+ articles later, we have built a membership of nearly 600 and regularly reach over 5,000 new readers / viewers each month. To celebrate, and to plan for 2025, we are giving a poll to...
by Matt Felumlee | Mar 3, 2025 | News and Reviews
This isn’t exactly breaking news, but PSA made some under-the-radar changes to its grading standards recently. In particular, PSA tightened up its centering criteria, which lagged against other major graders. A consideration of the implications of this major...
by Matt Felumlee | Mar 2, 2025 | News and Reviews
Most collectors know that 2024 was a record year for the card grading industry. While the biggest gains were in TCG (Pokemon etc.), modern and vintage sports also broke volume records. With the COVID collecting boom in the rearview, these numbers are impressive. Can...
by Matt Felumlee | Feb 28, 2025 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
If you’re an SGC grading regular, this SGC Grading Updates post is for you. Bookmark it and check back any time you have a question. It will be updated frequently as needed. The SGC message boards are often flooded with the same few questions asked over and over...
by Matt Felumlee | Feb 24, 2025 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Spring Auction season is just around the corner! Although these days, “auction season” runs year-round, as seen here on our Vintage Sports Cards Auction Calendar. Whether you are an auction rookie or an experienced pro, planning is everything. So...
by Matt Felumlee | Feb 7, 2025 | News and Reviews
Are you looking for an easy way to sell your entire collection for a competitive price to a trustworthy buyer? The Cardhound Vintage Dealer Network is your one-stop shop. The Cardhound Vintage Collector’s Club (Join Today!) features a network of about 20...
by Matt Felumlee | Feb 2, 2025 | Feature Stories
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a slide show featuring vintage cards and collectibles of Negro League players. Some are well-known and Hall of Famers. Others are obscure except to those who study the history. Cuban-issued cards depicting players in winter...
by Matt Felumlee | Jan 27, 2025 | News and Reviews
Collectors know that finding a nice holder for 1952-56 Topps cards is a challenge. Enter a new option from Pro-Mold, the EZ-Snap 4th gen card holder. Pro-Mold was kind enough to send us a box full of goodies to be used for Cardhound promos, so be on the lookout! How...
