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)...
It's official: statistics from several Negro Leagues are now recognized as Major League statistics. As a result, we have a new all-time career and season batting leader in the great Josh Gibson. Officially, Gibson surpasses Cobb with a .372 career batting average, to...
Have you ever wondered why some of your "for sale" posts on Facebook (or elsewhere) get almost no action, while another seller's listing of lesser cards gets hundreds of comments and loads of sales? Have you had inconsistent results when trying to list and sell...
Hi all, A local collector pal has a cool web site, Wax Pack Hero, which is home to a fun podcast, Sports Card Minute. You can catch the podcast anywhere you listen to those--or you can give him a click and listen on his website here. We talk about my hobby background,...
Cardhound Vintage (please support Cardhound with a join! There is a free option) has written extensively about things like sniffing out counterfeits and simple tips for safe transacting online. Check them out! Knowledge is power when it comes to staying safe when...
