by Matt Felumlee | Aug 3, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
How well do you understand the difference between low grade cards and Altered cards? What kinds of flaws result in the dreaded “A” (authentic / altered) label? Take the quiz to find out! We have written about Low grade vs. Altered cards in the past, but...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 22, 2024 | Feature Stories
First, a confession: I’m really not a vintage set builder. Until very recently, the last set I built was 1982 Topps. I built it . . . in 1982, age 9. But then 2 things happened. First, I realized that I was “sort of close” to completing a rare Cuban...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 22, 2024 | Feature Stories, News and Reviews
We are just a few days away from the start of The National, aka The National Sports Card Convention, in Chicago (well, Rosemont). Cardhound Matt will be there on Thursday, so get in touch if you’d like to say hi! I’ll be toting some tee shirts and free...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 20, 2024 | News and Reviews
If you are an SGC collector like me, you know that finding storage for their slabs is a challenge. They are just enough larger than PSA that the fit in most cases is just a bit too snug for my liking. And if your slabs are in sleeves, it’s usually a no-go. Enter...
by Matt Felumlee | Jul 18, 2024 | Feature Stories
This post marks the birth of the Cardhound Vintage Youtube channel. Give it a follow! Might as well start by featuring a cool card, a 1932 Sanella Ruth that an owner wanted removed from the album. Soaking cards out of albums isn’t for the weak-willed....