PSA and SGC Post-Acquisition: Friends or Foes? The answer is likely “Yes.” With the recent acquisition of SGC (Sportscard Guaranty Corporation) by Collectors, which already owns PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), the landscape of vintage card grading has...
(Editor's note: Bob Coldeen has been a long-distance collector pal of mine for a few years, and I have always appreciated his many stories about how he acquired his autographs as a kid, including but not limited to while serving as spring training bat boy in the...
In the Facebook groups I administer, probably the most prevalent question is “Is this card real?” In other words, if you feel compelled to ask, you're probably holding a fake. Counterfeit sports cards are a problem throughout the industry, and we're here to help you...
More merger / acquisition news shaking the hobby! Fresh on the heels of Collectors acquiring SGC, and CGC buying JSA, there is yet another major development. EBay will acquire Goldin Auctions from Collectors, and PSA will purchase the eBay vault. Whew--let's digest....
You found some old vintage sports cards. Now what? Perhaps you inherited an old box of dusty, musty baseball cards. Or maybe you collected way back when and are just curious about the value of your collection. In any case, searches like "what are my vintage sports...
Why I Collect Vintage baseball cards mean different things to different people. To some, vintage baseball cards is a business that creates their livelihood. To others, they are an alternative investment used to diversify their portfolio. To many, it is a fun hobby...
Fresh on the heels of PSA parent Collector’s Holdings acquiring SGC, CCG announced yesterday that it has acquired leading autograph authentication brand JSA.
Opening day! Where hope springs eternal, even for Cubs fans! I wanted to wait until actual MLB Opening Day next week to debut Cardhound Vintage, but I'm just too excited. This is a project a long time in the making for this 40-year collector. Welcome! Please browse...
Intro to Vintage Sports Card Grading By far the top question asked in Facebook groups is "Should I have my vintage sports cards graded?" This is followed by "Where should I grade my cards?" and even "Should I grade this card?" If you are new to the idea of collecting...
Hobby Jargon Breakdown If you have ever shopped for sports cards or other memorabilia online, you likely noticed several unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. What does BMWT mean? What does it mean to "coin" a listing? I remember years ago when I transitioned from eBay...
