Well-known vintage dealer Ashsh Jai of Cardhound advertiser Legacy Cardz had approximately $2 million dollars of cards stolen during the Dallas show over the weekend. Photos and video have made the rounds across the internet but this is still unsolved, and Ash is...
The well-worn PSA vs. SGC debate took a turn earlier this year. It's old news now: as announced at the end of February 2024, PSA's parent company Collector's bought SGC. Let's cast aside the wild speculation about the future of SGC (which runs the gamut from "status...
I asked a Facebook vintage group for vintage card display ideas, and members did not disappoint. Vintage cards and memorabilia are works of art, and should be seen and appreciated. If you are looking for display ideas, browse the gallery below! The current leader in...
AI is working its way into more and more aspects of daily life, and most discussions of card grading these days quickly turn to AI. This is especially true when the discussion revolves around alleged grader bias or human error. So, what does the future of card grading...
Bear with me as I try a simple Poll plugin! (Yes, it's ugly and bare bones--just testing functionality. We might as well have some fun with it. Cardhound has written a good bit about the art and math of choosing which cards to grade. If you are into grading at all,...
The hobby needs a clear definition and understanding of what constitutes an "altered" card. Take a look at the examples provided below and chime in in our Forum on this subject. Back story: PSA Decertifying Kurt's Card Care A while back, Cardhound published an article...
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...
PSA Debuts New Improved Slabs PSA recently announced forthcoming enhancements to their slabs, which has me thinking about preservation in general. In their own words, the new PSA slab features the following: Medical-grade plastic composition—an industry first. 20%...
