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Black History Month Gallery of Negro League Players
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a slide show featuring vintage cards and collectibles of Negro League players. Some are well-known and Hall of Famers. Others are obscure except to those who study the history. Cuban-issued cards depicting players in winter...
New Holder Option for 1952-56 Topps Cards from Pro-Mold
Collectors know that finding a nice holder for 1952-56 Topps cards is a challenge. Enter a new option from Pro-Mold, the EZ-Snap 4th gen card holder. Pro-Mold was kind enough to send us a box full of goodies to be used for Cardhound promos, so be on the lookout! How...
Vintage FAQ: What was BCCG Grading and What to Know Before Buying
When perusing eBay you might notice some great deals on "Beckett" 9 and 10-grade cards with the "BCCG" label. What was BCCG grading service and what do you need to know before buying a BCCG graded card? There are some important differences between BCCG and regular...
Behind the Scenes at PSA: the Card Grading Process
Have you ever wondered what steps your cards travel through when sent in for grading? How long does it take to grade a card? How many cards does one grader process in a typical day? I have always been curious about the exact process, and talked to a couple of present...
Comparing PSA vs. SGC for Vintage Grading
It's a question that floods vintage forums everywhere: "Who should I use to grade my vintage cards? PSA or SGC?" If you are a seasoned collector you probably have a preference. But you also know that there's not necessarily a right or wrong answer. Will CGC grow...
What’s Next for Beckett?
Beckett Grading has a newly-formed parent company, collēctīvus holdings, as announced recently on various outlets. This comes on the heels of a major recent fraud case against the CEO of the former parent company which likely destroyed Beckett's credit. What might...
5 Predictions for the 2025 Vintage Sports Card Market
A new year brings hope, optimism, resolutions, and of course, yearly predictions. Based on absolutely nothing but pure instinct and a bit of logical deduction, here are Cardhound's 5 predictions for the 2025 vintage sports card market. Enjoy, and drop your own...
Cardhound Giveaway: Burl’s Sports Break Credit, Pro-Mold T206 Magnetics
It's a year-end Cardhound Giveaway! Cardhound Vintage is partnering with Burl's Sports and Pro-Mold to give some fun prizes to site members. Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 29, and will be notified via your email on file. Only Cardhound members are...
Analysis: PSA vs. SGC Iconic Goudey Ruth Auction Results
If you follow vintage auctions, you probably noticed 2 monster 1933 Goudey Ruth cards offered by Fanatics Collect in November. But in case you missed them here they are. First up, #149, the "Red Ruth" in a PSA 8.5 with none higher. Pre-auction estimate was $1.5-3m,...