by Matt Felumlee | Sep 30, 2024 | Feature Stories
Topps was founded in 1938, as a chewing gum company. We all know what happened next: it was discovered that baseball cards were the perfect little perk to sell that gum! The rest is the history of postwar sports card collecting in the United States. But how about...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 28, 2024 | Feature Stories
This is just a quick update due to multiple Hurricane Helene shipping delay questions I am receiving as admin of many vintage baseball card groups. I will update the story as needed. (Featured Image is property of Getty Images) 1. Be patient. Many items are currently...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 28, 2024 | Feature Stories
What: 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (red) PSA #26212515 STOLEN. Note, the card has been deactivated by the owner and does not currently appear in the PSA Cert Verification database. Market value is $16-20k, so this is a major theft and a big loss for a small business. Where:...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 20, 2024 | Feature Stories
Today I got to do one of my favorite things: soaking cards out of albums. I’ve worked on several Sanella Babes in the past (as seen here), but this is my first time working with the Astra Babe Ruth specifically. This makes no difference in terms of the...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 16, 2024 | Feature Stories
OK, the title suggests some sort of deep manifesto on “why we collect.” But of course, there are thousands of personal reasons for collecting vintage sports cards and memorabilia. I’m reflecting on why I collect as I sit here anxiously awaiting...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 8, 2024 | Feature Stories
Featured Listing of an Old Judge Ned Hanlon and a Mayo’s Buck Ewing. Cardhound Gold Club members can submit cards for consideration for the Featured Listing column. This space is generally reserved for exceptional or unique items. If interested, just email me at...
