by Matt Felumlee | Nov 26, 2024 | Condition, Grading & Value, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
If you are new to collecting graded cards, you might notice some letters on PSA labels after the number grade. For example, PSA 8 (OC), PSA 4 (MC), PSA 3 (MK). Here’s an example: These little abbreviations are called “qualifiers,” and they serve a...
by Matt Felumlee | Aug 14, 2024 | Condition, Grading & Value, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
If you mostly collect already-graded cards, you don’t need to know much about assessing card condition. That work has been done for you (for better or worse), and you buy your graded 5 (“excellent”) or 7 (“near mint”) and go about your...
by Matt Felumlee | Apr 14, 2024 | Condition, Grading & Value, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
In the Facebook groups I administer, probably the most prevalent question is “Is this card real?” In other words, if you feel compelled to ask, you’re probably holding a fake. Counterfeit sports cards are a problem throughout the industry, and we’re here...
by Matt Felumlee | Apr 4, 2024 | Condition, Grading & Value, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
You found some old vintage sports cards. Now what? Perhaps you inherited an old box of dusty, musty baseball cards. Or maybe you collected way back when and are just curious about the value of your collection. In any case, searches like “what are my vintage...
by Matt Felumlee | Mar 12, 2024 | Condition, Grading & Value, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Intro to Vintage Sports Card Grading By far the top question asked in Facebook groups is “Should I have my vintage sports cards graded?” This is followed by “Where should I grade my cards?” and even “Should I grade this card?” If...
