by Matt Felumlee | May 14, 2024 | Feature Stories
PSA Statement on Eye Appeal and Subjectivity in Card Grading While perusing PSA’s web site the other day I saw a blurb I had not noticed before. On the page that explains their grading standards, towards the bottom, there is a button titled “The Importance...
by Matt Felumlee | May 13, 2024 | Feature Stories
“So, how’s the market?” “Hey Matt, the vintage sports card market seems a bit soft. Do you agree?” I get asked this question often. As an active collector, group admin, and Cardhound web site guy, I guess I’m relatively “in...
by Matt Felumlee | May 12, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
So, you send in an SGC grading submission and receive a dreaded and unexpected “A” grade. Or maybe a card comes back from PSA not slabbed at all, and you wonder why. Unfortunately, understanding “A” grades isn’t easy. And making sure your...
by Matt Felumlee | May 11, 2024 | Collector Tricks & Tips, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
I’m always surprised when I see cards listed for sale at a discount due to surface wax. I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for these deals just because I like cleaning them up! Surface wax removal is quick and easy, as you will see in this how-to. And the...
by Matt Felumlee | May 8, 2024 | Feature Stories, Tips
What do we mean by “rare”? “Rare.” It’s a word that gets tossed around often in vintage circles. Is rarity in the eye of the beholder? Is it set-dependent, or some kind of absolute? If only 10 known examples of a card exist, is it rare?...
