Vintage News Round-Up Summer 2025 Edition

Vintage News Round-Up Summer 2025 Edition

Cardhound chimes in an least once per season with news and notes from around the vintage hobby. Here’s an around the horn of some recent headlines that might be of interest. Read to the bottom for info on additional prizes and discounts available to Cardhounds!...
The Problems With Sports Card Grading

The Problems With Sports Card Grading

Sports card grading is the backbone of the modern collecting hobby. The plastic slab, the coveted numeric grade, the population reports—it all adds up to a market where a single point difference can mean hundreds or thousands of dollars in value. But for all the...
CGC x JSA Grading Review

CGC x JSA Grading Review

I recently submitted an autographed 1968 Topps Hank Aaron to CGC x JSA for authentication and grading. Aaron signed this for me personally in 1985, so I have no concerns about authenticity. But this is a keepsake I will eventually pass along to my kids. I figure for...
On-Site Grading at the 2025 National

On-Site Grading at the 2025 National

Questions about grading cards at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago? Here’s all you need to know! For more info on attending the National in general, try this article with tips for surviving and thriving at the show. On‑Site Grading...