by Matt Felumlee | Sep 6, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Taking solid sports card pictures for sales listings (or just for fun) isn’t exactly rocket science. A good light source, a dark background, and a decent phone camera will get the job done just fine in most cases. That being the case, I’m surprised daily...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 5, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
I’ve actually never cracked a PSA slab . . . until now. I’ve heard the newer generation is more difficult (it’s not). Though there is now a newer generation to tinker with as well. I don’t collect PSA cards at all, and I usually either resubmit...
by Matt Felumlee | Aug 14, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
If you mostly collect already-graded cards, you don’t need to know much about assessing card condition. That work has been done for you (for better or worse), and you buy your graded 5 (“excellent”) or 7 (“near mint”) and go about your...
by Matt Felumlee | Aug 7, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Let’s face it: the only zero-risk transaction is hand delivery to a trusted friend in exchange for cash. Every other option involves at least some risk of shipping or financial loss–and many common transaction methods are actually very risky. So,...
by Matt Felumlee | Aug 4, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Vintage groups continue to grow and flourish online. The largest group I administer has grown from 2,000 members to over 50,000 in the last few years. And it still picks up hundreds of new members weekly! Many of those members are new to the hobby, or returning after...
by Matt Felumlee | Aug 3, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
How well do you understand the difference between low grade cards and Altered cards? What kinds of flaws result in the dreaded “A” (authentic / altered) label? Take the quiz to find out! We have written about Low grade vs. Altered cards in the past, but...
