by Matt Felumlee | Jan 26, 2025 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
When perusing eBay you might notice some great deals on “Beckett” 9 and 10-grade cards with the “BCCG” label. What was BCCG grading service and what do you need to know before buying a BCCG graded card? There are some important differences...
by Matt Felumlee | Jan 23, 2025 | Feature Stories
Have you ever wondered what steps your cards travel through when sent in for grading? How long does it take to grade a card? How many cards does one grader process in a typical day? I have always been curious about the exact process, and talked to a couple of present...
by Matt Felumlee | Jan 21, 2025 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
It’s a question that floods vintage forums everywhere: “Who should I use to grade my vintage cards? PSA or SGC?” If you are a seasoned collector you probably have a preference. But you also know that there’s not necessarily a right or wrong...
by Matt Felumlee | Jan 5, 2025 | News and Reviews
Beckett Grading has a newly-formed parent company, collēctīvus holdings, as announced recently on various outlets. This comes on the heels of a major recent fraud case against the CEO of the former parent company which likely destroyed Beckett’s credit. What...
by Matt Felumlee | Jan 5, 2025 | Feature Stories
A new year brings hope, optimism, resolutions, and of course, yearly predictions. Based on absolutely nothing but pure instinct and a bit of logical deduction, here are Cardhound’s 5 predictions for the 2025 vintage sports card market. Enjoy, and drop your own...
by Matt Felumlee | Dec 27, 2024 | News and Reviews
It’s a year-end Cardhound Giveaway! Cardhound Vintage is partnering with Burl’s Sports and Pro-Mold to give some fun prizes to site members. Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 29, and will be notified via your email on file. Only Cardhound members...
by Matt Felumlee | Dec 19, 2024 | News and Reviews
If you follow vintage auctions, you probably noticed 2 monster 1933 Goudey Ruth cards offered by Fanatics Collect in November. But in case you missed them here they are. First up, #149, the “Red Ruth” in a PSA 8.5 with none higher. Pre-auction estimate was...
by Matt Felumlee | Dec 12, 2024 | Buying & Selling Tips, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Whether shopping for yourself or giving someone else your Christmas or birthday wishlist, it’s easy to pay too much on eBay. Buying vintage baseball cards on eBay can be a positive experience: most sellers are reputable, and the selection can’t be beat....
by Matt Felumlee | Dec 4, 2024 | Feature Stories
You know the old saying: you can’t take it with you! What happens to your vintage collection when you are gone? It’s not a fun question to ponder, but it’s necessary to consider at some point. So, read on for 8 estate planning basics all vintage...
by Matt Felumlee | Nov 26, 2024 | Condition, Grading & Value, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
If you are new to collecting graded cards, you might notice some letters on PSA labels after the number grade. For example, PSA 8 (OC), PSA 4 (MC), PSA 3 (MK). Here’s an example: These little abbreviations are called “qualifiers,” and they serve a...
