by Matt Felumlee | Oct 7, 2024 | Collector Tricks & Tips, Feature Stories
Natural disasters are becoming more and more common and costly. In fact, 2024 was a record-breaking year for global weather disasters, with the second-highest number of billion-dollar events on record (58) and the fourth-costliest year for the U.S. at approximately...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 12, 2024 | Collector Tricks & Tips, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Vintage set building is a labor of love–there’s no other way to describe it. The sifting and sorting is relaxing. The thrill of the hunt is definitely a collector’s impulse. And finishing a tough set can be very rewarding. But let’s face it:...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 5, 2024 | Collector Tricks & Tips, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
I’ve actually never cracked a PSA slab . . . until now. I’ve heard the newer generation is more difficult (it’s not). Though there is now a newer generation to tinker with as well. I don’t collect PSA cards at all, and I usually either resubmit...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 14, 2024 | Collector Tricks & Tips, Feature Stories
Preservation for the Long Haul Your sports card collection might be your passion, but for many of us–especially post-COVID, our collections are assets that require some special considerations in terms of display and storage. And even if your collection...
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...
