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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Whether shopping for yourself or giving someone else your Christmas or birthday wishlist, it's easy to pay too much on eBay. Buying vintage baseball cards on eBay can be a positive experience: most sellers are reputable, and the selection can't be beat. But it's...
You know the old saying: you can't take it with you! What happens to your vintage collection when you are gone? It's not a fun question to ponder, but it's necessary to consider at some point. So, read on for 8 estate planning basics all vintage collectors should...
If you are new to collecting graded cards, you might notice some letters on PSA labels after the number grade. For example, PSA 8 (OC), PSA 4 (MC), PSA 3 (MK). Here's an example: These little abbreviations are called "qualifiers," and they serve a simple and...
By now, if you're a vintage collector, surely you have moved beyond just buying in person at shows, right? RIGHT?? Or maybe eBay is your online go-to? They are tough to beat for inventory, for sure. But there are so many good places to shop online, that I bet even an...
OK look, I know this one is pretty obscure. Even among Cuban and Negro League collectors, not many are actively building the Victoria set. It's too big and maybe a bit too rare for its own good. But I recently acquired a complete set, and I document things. Some day,...
