In May 2024, PSA unveiled new holders and now, they have announced a new feature: Grader Notes. Say what you want about PSA, but they do not appear to be resting on their laurels. Grader Notes First things first: the newer announcement is Grader Notes. This feature is...
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 buyers and sellers, and...
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 ways" to sell, depending on what you...
Preservation for the Long Haul Your sports card collection might be your passion, but for many of us--especially post-COVID, our collections are assets that require some special considerations in terms of display and storage. And even if your collection isn't high...
Per a press release this morning, Fanatics announced that the PWCC brand will be phased out and re-branded as Fanatics Collect. This is an interesting but not terribly surprising development. Fanatics bought PWCC about a year ago, and it is clear that the goal is a...
I found myself embroiled in a debate last night about comparables (comps), grades, and value. Most in the hobby know the phrase "Buy the card, not the grade," but what do we mean by that, exactly? Whether you are the buyer or seller, how do we best use comps and...
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 general, but also the...
It’s a frequent message board debate: Is SGC closing the gap with PSA for vintage values? Folks tend to respond with anecdotes and made-up statistics. Several years ago, most SGC other than prewar did carry about a 25% “penalty.” SGC market share was tiny—and at best...
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...
Back in 2003 I was in Puerto Rico on a treasure hunt to find vintage baseball items relating to Negro Leaguers who played in the Puerto Rican League back in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. I had been invited to view one of the largest (probably THE largest at the time)...
