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 | Buying & Selling Tips, 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...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 23, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Do you avoid the big auction houses, thinking that everything is out of your budget? Or do you assume that collectibles you are looking to sell aren’t “worthy” of consigning to a big auction house? Let’s learn some big auction tips for both...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 17, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
So, what’s the best way to sell vintage sports cards? Don’t worry–it’s a trick question. If there was a single best way to sell vintage, everyone would do it, right? So the question gets complicated fast. There are several “best...
by Matt Felumlee | Jun 6, 2024 | Vintage Sports Cards FAQ
Whether buying graded cards or choosing raw cards to grade, it’s vitally important to understand the basics of card grading. And if you need a primer on the topic, Cardhound has you covered. This includes understanding not only “condition” in...
