WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute
By Mike Sommer
Mike Sommer from the WaxPackHero blog shares all the strategies he uses to create a hobby that pays for itself. Discover how to turn one person’s unwanted cards into treasured additions to your own collection. The podcast will be a combination of both the hobby and business sides of collecting, and ultimately will help you buy, sell, and trade your way into a collection you’ll love. Hit subscribe and get ready to have some fun collecting cards!
WaxPackHero Sports Card MinuteAug 29, 2023
Buying Bulk Collections - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 237
Back in April, I picked up a bulk collection of over 200k cards. In today’s episode I describe my process of breaking down that collection and share how it has worked out financially!
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The Rookie Card Specialist - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 236
Victor Roman Sr. (@VictorRomanSr on Twitter and @Tru_RCS on Instagram) has made rookie cards his passion. He has created a website, podcast and YouTube show dedicated to clarifying the definition of a rookie card.
We discuss why he is so passionate about rookie cards, what his collection looks like, and how he got into making content!
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Upper Deck Box Battle Round 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 235
Upper Deck provided me an opportunity to open a couple hobby boxes of their newest hockey products. In this episode I compare the experience of opening a box of 2022-23 Extended Series and a box of 2023-24 MVP!
You can find the written version of this episode as well as some photos of the cards I received at this link.
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Cindy Dick (@GiantLegends) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 234
Cindy Dick goes by @GiantLegends on Instagram. She collects vintage cards featuring female athletes, and she joins me to day to discuss her collection and research into the history of female athletes on cards.
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Hi, It's Me. I'm the Problem, It's Me. - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 233
Are you content with your collection?
That’s the question I explore in this episode. I share my perspective on some reasons we may not be satisfied, and how we can shift our perspective!
The written version of this episode can be found in my Hobby News Daily article.
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You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies!
Female Athletes on Cards - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 232
Annemarie (@women.on.topps) focuses her collection on cards featuring female athletes! We discuss her collecting background, the approach she takes to tell a story through the cards in her collection, and the role community plays in her enjoyment of the hobby!
Check it out!
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2023 National Recap Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 231
I finish my wrap-up of the 2023 National by sharing conversations with The Singles Club (@DollarCards), Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast (@WaxMuseumPC), Dr. James Beckett, and Andy Jones from COMC.
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2023 National Recap Part 1 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 230
The 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention set all-time attendance records.
In this episode I discuss my experiences from the early part of the show and share conversations with Vintage Dealer Craig Halbig, Tim Virgilio from Signatures for Soldiers (@sigs4soldiers), and John Newman from Sports Card Nation (@sportscardnati1).
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Skybox Autograph Collector pdxGraphin! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 229
Today @pdxGraphin joins me to discuss his pursuit of a full set of autographed 1991-92 Skybox Basketball cards!
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I'm Priced Out of the Hobby! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 228
Today, I discuss the idea of being “priced out of the hobby”. Some collectors have responded to the rising cost to collect by getting discouraged and others have learned to adapt. Which approach will you take?
You can read the written version of this episode at Hobby News Daily.
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Andy Broome from CGC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 227
Today, Andy Broome from CGC Card Grading joins me to discuss his background and the recent announcements from CGC!
You can check out CGC at CGCgrading.com and you can find Andy on Twitter @cardgrader.
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Upper Deck Hockey Box Battle - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 226
Today I’m sharing my thoughts on the hobby boxes of 2021-22 SP Authentic and 2022-23 Upper Deck Trilogy.
You can see a full written version of this episode and a YouTube video of every card I received on the blog and YouTube page!
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Interview with John Newman of Sports Card Nation - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 225
A couple weeks ago, I had the chance to chat with John Newman for his Sports Card Nation Podcast. We spent an hour discussing a variety of hobby topics. I hope you enjoy it!
You can find John on Twitter @Sportscardnati1 and you can find his show on Apple Podcasts and wherever podcasts are found.
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1960 Topps! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 224
In this episode I break down the 1960 Topps baseball card set. I share why I enjoy this set so much and what my process was for putting it together.
You can read the written version of the episode on the blog using this link!
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Reselling with Cary Williams from American Arbitrage - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 223
Cary Williams has grown a huge audience on his American Arbitrage profiles from his garage sale, thrift shop picking videos, but he also buys and sells low end sports cards as well! We discuss his background, why he became a full time reseller, and how cards fit into his business.
You can find Cary at the links below:
YouTube main channel, Cards channel
Instagram main profile, Cards profile
Tiktok main profile, Cards profile
Sponsors of Today’s Episode
COMC.com
The Sports Card Shop
You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies!
My eBay Saved Searches - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 222
Today I share the 44 eBay saved searches I use to both find cards for my PC and learn more about certain cards or sets! I share how I use the searches, the stories behind why I have the search, and a bit about the strategy I use in naming the searches themselves.
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A Rewards Club For the Hobby! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 221
Ed Rose joins me to discuss The Gem Mint Club, a new rewards club for the hobby. We discuss his background, the inspiration for the club, and how it works.
Connect with Ed or The Gem Mint Club on Instagram.
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The Sports Card Shop Is Expanding! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 220
Rex from the Sports Card Shop joins me to catch us all up on what’s been going on up in New Buffalo, Michigan! There have been lots of changes since he opened the shop a few years ago.
We talk about the size of the shop, their approach to both acquiring cards and selling those cards, and their use of strategic partners to help grow the shop.
Check them out at thesportscardshop.com
Sponsors of this Episode
You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies!
Adam from Heros for Sale - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 219
Adam Palmer from the Heros for Sale podcast invited me on for a conversation a few weeks ago. I thought I’d share it as our episode this week! We talked collecting, buying and selling, and also educating through content creation!
Follow Adam on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
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You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies!
Fred McGriff Super Collector Kenny Hillyard - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 218
Today, Kenny Hillyard joins me to discuss his collection of over 47,000 Fred McGriff cards!
You can follow Kenny and see some of his collection on Twitter @ICollectMcGriff.
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Dick Perez and Marq Evans - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 217
If you collected baseball cards in the 80s and 90s, Dick Perez is a name you are very familiar with. His artwork was the basis for the Donruss Diamond Kings subsets, the Hall of Fame Heroes set, the Donruss Puzzles, and later in a variety of Topps sets. His portraits grace the halls of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Marq Evans, is an award winning independent filmmaker from Washington State. Along with his wife and son, they together create film, books, photography, and other creative works and he is currently working on a documentary about Mr. Perez.
Check out the KickStarter campaign here!
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Talking Wrestling with Chuckster! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 216
Charles Davy aka Chuckster joins me to discuss his history in the wrestling card hobby! He’s got a vast knowledge of the history of wrestling cards and is always happy to help educate new collectors!
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Eric Doty from Loupe - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 215
Eric Doty from Loupe joins me to catch up on what’s been going on with the selling platform. They continue to set new records for both sellers and customers!
Learn more about Loupe at their website!
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Matthew Novogratz from Candy Digital - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 214
NFTs? Yes, today we’re talking digital collectibles with Matt Novogratz from Candy Digital. They have partnerships with MLB, WWE, NASCAR and others which allow them to make digital collectibles.
We discuss the products they offer, and how Matt sees both physical and digital collectibles fitting in a collection.
Learn more about Candy at Candy.com.
Sponsors of this Episode
You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies!
Danny Black from Hobby News Daily - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 213
Danny Black from Hobby News Daily joins me to discuss the launch of his new site! The content site pulls from a variety of content creators and hopes to create a one stop shop for collectors to stay up to date on hobby news and information.
Visit the site at HobbyNewsDaily.com, follow on Twitter @hobbynewsdaily, and follow Danny on Twitter @sportsbalt.
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You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies!
Listener Questions - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 212
Today I answer questions from you! I chose a handful of questions which had been submitted from listeners and I share my thoughts.
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2023 Topps Industry Conference - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 211
From February 26-28, leaders from Topps and Fanatics shared about new products, impacts to existing products, and operational changes.
I was not able to attend this year, but Ivan Lovegren (@watchthebreaks), The Sports Card Investor team, and WaxPackHero Sponsor, The Sports Card Shop at MoCo (@_sportscardshop), were all present and shared some of the best insights to the conversations and presentations that were happening.
You can find the written version of this episode at this link!
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Daniel Machado from Upper Deck - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 210
Daniel Machado is the Senior Manager of Direct to Consumer Platforms at Upper Deck. We discuss his background in the hobby and dig into the Upper Deck ePack Platform! It’s a great option for collectors to combine both digital and physical cards.
You can learn more at www.upperdeckepack.com
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90's Era Basketball Collector Jake Roy - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 209
Jake Roy is best known for his focus on 90s era basketball cards. He aims to educate and entertain collectors about his passion through his YouTube Channel. In this conversation we discuss his background, how he became an Orlando Magic and Green Bay Packers fan while living in New England, and why he started creating basketball card content!
Find Jake on Twitter @90s_BBALL_Cards, on Instagram @90s_BBALL_Cards and watch his awesome videos on YouTube.
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Paul Anand from Wrestling Card Price Guide - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 208
Paul Anand from the TheWrestlingCardPriceGuide.com joins me to discuss his vast experience as a wrestling card archivist. He has a huge collection of both mainstream and obscure wrestling card releases and shares his knowledge via his website and a variety of YouTube shows.
Follow Paul on Twitter @card_guide.
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Ross Grimsley Super Collector Shawn Anderson - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 207
Today I welcome Shawn Anderson (@HOVG) from the Hall of Very Good Podcast. He is also a Ross Grimsley super collector! We discuss his Grimsley collection, the HOVG podcast, and how he developed his ability to land great guests and have some great conversations.
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