by Matt Felumlee | Feb 26, 2026 | News and Reviews, Tips
I thought I would write a catch-all post to cover some recent Cardhound and vintage news. Let’s call it a winter 2026 Cardhound Vintage update. Read on for news related to both Cardhound and vintage, as we approach our 2-year site anniversary! Thanks for all of...
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...
by Matt Felumlee | Nov 21, 2025 | News and Reviews, Tips
Largely unsubstantiated news is circulating rapidly across card groups over the last 24 hours regarding shill bidding on Probstein’s new platform Snype. Snype had already made news when its first major auction crashed hard. But that might be only the tip of the...
by Matt Felumlee | May 15, 2025 | Tips, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
What does it mean to submit a card for grading with SGC or PSA with a “minimum grade” requirement? What are the pros and cons of this service option? Let’s take a look at SGC and PSA minimum grade policies, so you can make the best choice with your...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 3, 2024 | Tips
I can admit it: I’m addicted to old cardboard. And unfortunately, as an English teacher raising two expensive kids, I don’t really have anything I call “expendable income.” This could be a problem, but I found a solution! Actually, I have found many solutions. For...
by Matt Felumlee | May 8, 2024 | Feature Stories, Tips
What do we mean by “rare”? “Rare.” It’s a word that gets tossed around often in vintage circles. Is rarity in the eye of the beholder? Is it set-dependent, or some kind of absolute? If only 10 known examples of a card exist, is it rare?...
