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...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 3, 2024 | Feature Stories
Gold Club Featured Listing: 1910-11 Turkey Red Chief Bender Welcome to our first Gold Club Featured Listing: a gorgeous 1910-11 T3 Turkey Red Charles “Chief’ Bender SGC A (evidence of trimming). This card is owned by a Cardhound Gold Club member and is...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 2, 2024 | Feature Stories
A few months ago, I invented a Vintage Price Index (VPI) as a quick way to gauge the vintage sports card market. Think of it as a mini DOW Jones for vintage cards. I was working on a piece about the historical value gap between SGC and PSA cards. First, I needed a...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 1, 2024 | Feature Stories
If you have collected graded vintage cards for at least the past several years, you may have noticed a trend. Sellers often list their recently-graded PSA and SGC vintage cards as “new label,” as though it is a selling feature. And buyers will often deride...
by Matt Felumlee | Aug 28, 2024 | Feature Stories
I’ve always been curious about the vintage break world. But truth be told, I have never joined a break, modern or vintage, until now! Here’s a quick take on my experience joining a break of a 1956 Topps complete set through Cardhound sponsor T206cards.com...