by Matt Felumlee | Sep 15, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
From time to time we will hear from our sponsor Eric Drew at Boca Card Subs (SGC group submitter extraordinaire). His tips can help you get the most out of your card grading experience. In this case, let’s look at OPC rough cuts. This week’s informative...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 12, 2024 | Collector Tricks & Tips, Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Vintage set building is a labor of love–there’s no other way to describe it. The sifting and sorting is relaxing. The thrill of the hunt is definitely a collector’s impulse. And finishing a tough set can be very rewarding. But let’s face it:...
by Matt Felumlee | Sep 6, 2024 | Buying & Selling Tips, 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 | Collector Tricks & Tips, 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 | Condition, Grading & Value, 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,...
