by Jamie Budesky | Sep 11, 2026 | Feature Stories, Tips
In short: The same raw card can look dramatically different depending on the type of lighting used. Knowing how light affects image accuracy is important for both buyers and sellers of vintage cards. In this (unpaid) guest post by Jamie Budesky of CardGrade, we take a...
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...
