by Matt Felumlee | May 17, 2026 | Feature Stories
Cardhound surveyed 100 vintage collectors in May of 2026 asking questions about the future of vintage collecting. Specifically, the survey asked questions about technology, social media, and AI, and what the hobby might look like in 5 years. If you want to take the...
by Matt Felumlee | May 13, 2026 | Feature Stories
What will the vintage hobby look like in the future? Take this survey to share your opinions. Read on if you want more context. When I broke into collecting in the 1980’s, it seemed pretty simple: Beckett and card shows. Trading with your friends. Buying packs...
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...
