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...
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...
