by Daniel Litin | Apr 22, 2026 | Feature Stories
Why do we collect? It’s a question we hear and ask ourselves again and again. For me, collecting vintage sports cards is about connection: to a player, a moment, or a place in time. The most meaningful part of my collection is my TTM autographs. If you’re new to the...
by Mike Silver | Apr 20, 2026 | Feature Stories
PSA 10 Gem Mint and Corners: A Deep Dive We all know that cards are graded via four main areas: corners, centering, edges, and surface. While eye appeal plays a role, aspects like corner damage and centering are somewhat objective and quantifiable. Let’s take a look...
by Matt Felumlee | Mar 11, 2026 | Feature Stories
If you are seeking a serious list of vintage sports card hobby jargon, we have you covered here. There are dozens of hobby terms to learn if entering or re-entering the hobby. But this is not that! Instead, enjoy this glossary of hobby terms and phrases we love to...
by Matt Felumlee | Feb 14, 2026 | Feature Stories
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association runs through December 1, 2026. If a new deal isn’t reached by that date, baseball could face a work stoppage heading into the 2027 season. While a stoppage seems...
by Matt Felumlee | Jan 28, 2026 | Feature Stories
A few days ago I wrote an article featuring questions I would love to ask PSA / SGC / Beckett grading president Ryan Hoge. As an SGC collector, I’m curious to learn the true future plans Collectors has for the SGC brand. What is the focus of SGC going forward?...
by Matt Felumlee | Jan 27, 2026 | Feature Stories, Tips
First, let’s avoid any charges of clickbait: the title clearly says “Questions for . . . Ryan Hoge.” Nowhere is it implied that Mr. Hoge, President of the Grading Business Unit at Collectors, has provided answers to these questions. Yes, I have put...
