This is just a quick update due to multiple Hurricane Helene shipping delay questions I am receiving as admin of many vintage baseball card groups. I will update the story as needed. (Featured Image is property of Getty Images) 1. Be patient. Many items are currently...
What: 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (red) PSA #26212515 STOLEN. Note, the card has been deactivated by the owner and does not currently appear in the PSA Cert Verification database. Market value is $16-20k, so this is a major theft and a big loss for a small business. Where:...
Today I got to do one of my favorite things: soaking cards out of albums. I've worked on several Sanella Babes in the past (as seen here), but this is my first time working with the Astra Babe Ruth specifically. This makes no difference in terms of the work--but the...
I had a fun mail day today, including but not limited to a test sample of Pro-Mold's new EZ-SNAP trading card holder. Is non-mag the future of hard plastic cases? Let's take a sneak peek at this coming-soon item. Look Ma, No Magnets! The first thing you will notice:...
OK, the title suggests some sort of deep manifesto on "why we collect." But of course, there are thousands of personal reasons for collecting vintage sports cards and memorabilia. I'm reflecting on why I collect as I sit here anxiously awaiting today's...
From time to time we will hear from our sponsor Eric Drew at Boca Card Subs (SGC group submitter extraordinaire). His tips can help you get the most out of your card grading experience. In this case, let's look at OPC rough cuts. This week's informative tip concerns...
Vintage set building is a labor of love--there's no other way to describe it. The sifting and sorting is relaxing. The thrill of the hunt is definitely a collector's impulse. And finishing a tough set can be very rewarding. But let's face it: it's cheaper to just buy...
Last week, Cardhound hosted its first Virtual Trade Night via Zoom. This was just a trial run--but we had a lot of fun. The idea is that we open up a Trade Night Forum on the Collector's Club Board where members can share wish lists or cards available for sale or...
Featured Listing of an Old Judge Ned Hanlon and a Mayo's Buck Ewing. Cardhound Gold Club members can submit cards for consideration for the Featured Listing column. This space is generally reserved for exceptional or unique items. If interested, just email me at...
Regular readers know I love me some Gemrate grading data. In particular, I have been following SGC's headway into vintage (1950's and earlier) market share. Last month, I reported on a near dead heat between PSA and SGC in this segment. This is a significant...
