WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute (Mike Sommer)
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| 20 Apr 2021 | The Sports Card Shop at MOCO - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 111 | 00:39:28 | |
Today, Rex Gotcher from the Sports Card Shop at MOCO joins me for a great discussion about how he and his family decided to open a brand new Local Card Shop in Michigan. Rex shares the thought process behind the shop, the strategy they use to acquire inventory, and also how they continue to adapt their approach to selling product. 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! | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | WNBA Legend Candace Parker Talks Basketball Cards | 00:11:51 | |
I had the opportunity to sit down with WNBA legend Candace Parker to talk basketball cards! She is teaming up with eBay for an upcoming basketball card auction event call “GameTime Gets” which kicked off October 22nd. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Wrestling Cards with Zhan Mourning - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 86 | 00:30:27 | |
In my efforts to broaden our understanding of the hobby, I am bringing on a guest to discuss an often overlooked niche. Wrestling Cards Zhan Mourning has a YouTube channel where he discusses both new and old wrestling releases, and he comes on this episode to share some of that knowledge with us. I enjoyed it enough to start picking up a couple cards of my own! You can follow Zhan on Twitter @Zhanmourning and you can check out his YouTube channel here. Enjoy. You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | The Return of Tim Getsch from COMC! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 158 | 00:47:24 | |
Today I welcome Tim Getsch back to the show. We take a quick look at the last year and COMC and then discuss what the plans and goals are for the site in 2022 and beyond! 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! | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | Josh Johnson from Card Ladder - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 176 | 00:25:48 | |
Today Josh Johnson (@carboard_chronicles) joins me for a conversation about the hobby. Josh is the host of the Cardboard Chronicles podcast and web show and is a co-founder of Card Ladder. He is also a co-host of the Crossover which is done live each week and features the rest of the Card Ladder team. 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! | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | Tyler Schmitt from Card Talk - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 141 | 00:34:46 | |
Tyler Schmitt is the General Manager of 137PM and one of the co-hosts of Card Talk. Today he joins me to discuss his collecting background, the perspectives of newer collectors, and their Card Talk show. Follow Tyler on Twitter @TySchmitt5 and check out his show Card Talk! 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! | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | 3 From the 90s - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 53 | 00:13:16 | |
Today we look back at three of my favorite players from the 90s! These guys dominated my collection and were the players I wanted to be in all our neighborhood wiffle ball games. I also have blog posts about these players which can be found below. Who were your favorites from that era? Sponsor of this Episode | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Ryan Cracknell Returns - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 190 | 00:33:50 | |
Today Ryan Cracknell joins me for another great conversation about collecting in Canada, the Industry Summit, and how the rise in popularity of Non-Sports has impacted his collecting journey over the last couple years. You can read Ryan’s coverage of the hobby at Beckett.com and you can follow him on Twitter @tradercracks 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! | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Eric Norton from Beckett Live Presents - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 78 | 00:34:43 | |
When I started the podcast, Eric Norton from Beckett was one of the first people I reached out to for feedback. Eric has been the voice of Beckett’s audio and video content for several years now, and he has facilitated some great conversations with athletes, collectors, and industry representatives. We chatted about his background and content creation both today and into the future. Follow Eric’s show Beckett Live Presents on Twitter @BeckettLive and on Youtube. Sponsor of this Podcast: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | Set Building on COMC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 102 | 00:13:22 | |
Today I discuss a unique set building project I went after. I built a complete Upper Deck Hockey relic set completely through purchases on COMC! I wrote a guest blog on COMC which covered the same topic, and you can find that post here! The set I built was the 2019-20 Upper Deck Series 2 Rookie Materials set. It contained 40 cards and since it has several scarcity tiers, it proved to be a bit of a challenge to complete. I had to have some patience and do a bit of hunting to get it done! 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! | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | A Conversation with Mario Alejandro - Part 1 | 00:26:36 | |
Mario Alejandro was one of the original hobby bloggers. His site, Wax Heaven, was one of the most popular sources of hobby content for several years. In our conversation, Mario shares why he stopped writing for awhile, left social media, and how he came to realize he was being a bit toxic in the community and needed to change. Enjoy! You can follow Mario on Twitter @beisbolcardblog Sponsor 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! | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | The Hobby is Dead, Long Live the Hobby! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 238 | 00:11:23 | |
In these days of polarized headlines, not a week goes by without hearing a bit of hobby news and “expert” analysis that follows. That analysis often points toward two extremes. There is the perception that it is the greatest thing ever, or that it is proof that the hobby is dead, or will be shortly. In today’s episode I share my opinion on the “Hobby is Dead” mantra. While there may be some truth to that idea, depending on your definition of the hobby, I feel there is an argument to be made that the hobby is alive and well. Enjoy! Sponsors of Today’s Episode You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 11 Feb 2020 | Flipping on COMC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 15 | 00:14:23 | |
This is the second episode in a series about buying and selling on COMC. Flipping is how I got started on the site, and I share several of the strategies I used to build up my store credit! Things to Consider for some quick wins: 1) Change your account to “Advanced Reseller Mode” 2) Try to find cards that will give you a 2-3x return while still being the lowest priced on the site. 3) Filter search results by “Recently Added” or “Lowest Price”. Listen to hear some additional strategies if you have a longer time horizon! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your podcast app of choice! Let me know what you think! Contact Info: @checkoutmycards If you'd like to sponsor the show, please reach out on Twitter or email me at waxpackhero@gmail.com! | |||
| 31 Jan 2020 | 7-Eleven Slurpee Baseball Discs - WaxPackHero Episode 12 | 00:11:29 | |
I love these promo cards. Here is the definitive guide to 7-Eleven Cards including checklists to all the sets over the years! Also, in the show I mention using 16 pocket pages to store and display the coins, but I wanted to mention there are actually 20 pocket pages that work even better! Links to show for the sets and supplies: Don’t forget to subscribe to the pod, rate and review on you app of choice, and help spread the word! If you’d like to sponsor the show, reach out at waxpackhero@gmail.com. I’d love to chat! | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | 1969 Topps - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 59 | 00:10:47 | |
In July 2020, I was finally able to track down the last card I needed to complete the 1969 Topps Set. Nolan Ryan was that last card, and a fellow collector on Twitter was willing to part with his copy and we were able to work out a deal. I wrote about this set and my journey to complete it here in this blog post from earlier this year. Don’t forget to add your memories, facts, and thoughts on the set in the comments below! Sponsor of this Episode: | |||
| 14 Feb 2020 | Submitting Cards to COMC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 16 | 00:14:33 | |
This is the third episode in a series about buying and selling on COMC. Once time constraints required me to find a new way to scale my card sales, I began submitting cards to COMC. Things to Consider for some quick wins: 1) Identify cards to submit that can be listed for $1-$20 on the site and still be the lowest listed. 2) Start by sending 100-200 cards so that the upfront processing cost is manageable and sales from the first submission can be used to cover the cost of future submissions. Listen to hear some additional strategies if you have a longer time horizon! Let me know what you think! Contact Info: @checkoutmycards on Twitter | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | The Hobby Rejected My Advice | 00:11:54 | |
Back in 2018 I wrote a blog post at WaxPackHero.com where I suggested 5 things card manufacturers, collectors, and dealers could do to help grow the hobby. I took a look back at how those suggestions played out in a recent Hobby News Daily article and I am sharing those thoughts today! Sponsor 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! | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | Adam Gellman Returns to Discuss the End of Panini WWE | 00:32:55 | |
The Panini Era of WWE wrestling cards is coming to a close and Adam Gellman returns to the show to discuss. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | 2023 National Recap Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 231 | 00:31:55 | |
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. 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! | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Garage Sale Gold! | 00:17:45 | |
Last weekend, I went digging at a bunch of garage sales. You always hear about some great card finds that turn up at yard sales from time to time, but for me they were elusive. Well, on Saturday I finally struck cardboard gold! Here’s the story of how I picked up a great collection of vintage Mantle, Nolan Ryan, Clemente, Aaron, and more! Sponsor 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! | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | Zhan Mourning & Wresting With Cards | 01:06:22 | |
A few weeks ago I was a guest on Zhan Mourning’s Wrestling with Cards livestream. I’m sharing that conversation with you today! We cover the recent shift I made from having the physical shop to selling only online, my current collecting focuses, and my approach to super collecting! Follow Zhan on Twitter (@zhanmourning) and find his show on Youtube here. Find more of my audio, video, and written content at WaxPackHero.com Sponsor 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! | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Big Shep Returns! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 159 | 00:42:45 | |
Today I welcome Tim Shepler back to the show. Since we last talked, Tim has transitioned into working in the hobby full time! We discuss that transition, what it is like starting a shop from the ground up, and what he’s excited about for 2022. Follow Tim on Twitter @BigShep79 and his Shop @TrueSportsCards 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! | |||
| 19 Jan 2021 | Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 98 | 00:29:18 | |
Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast joins me for a conversation about basketball cards, his educational goal of the podcast, and his dream podcast sponsor! Find Kyle on Twitter @waxmuseumpc and you can find his podcast on his landing page. 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! | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | A Conversation with COMC CEO Tim Getsch! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 121 | 00:41:12 | |
COMC CEO Tim Getsch joins me to discuss the actions taken to address backlogs the company has seen due to the unprecedented growth over the last year. Please check out Tim's interview with Jeremy Lee on Sports Card Live to hear the background on what caused the issues. 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! | |||
| 14 Apr 2020 | Where to Find Checklists - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 33 | 00:11:13 | |
A listener sent me an email a couple weeks ago asking if I could discuss where to find player and team checklists. So I decided to spend a few minutes breaking down my go-to resources for set, team, and player checklists! I know you probably have some great sources of your own, so please share them in the comments or on the Facebook and Twitter threads for this episode so everyone can learn! My go to sources are: Sponsors in this Episode: | |||
| 26 Jan 2021 | December Financial Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 99 | 00:11:56 | |
Occasionally I take an episode to recap a month in WaxPackHero operations. My main goal in opening up and sharing my results is to provide an example of what is possible for someone who starts small, builds slowly over time, and is only working the business side of cards on a part time basis. In this episode I recap my financial results for December. I’ll break down online sales, in shop sales, and revenue generated from affiliate relationships and sponsorships. In addition, I’ll discuss the expenses incurred to provide a general cash flow picture. 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! | |||
| 12 May 2020 | 1975 Hostess - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 41 | 00:09:38 | |
My love of oddball food issue cards is well known…at least I assume it’s well known because I discuss them all the time! In this episode I discuss 1975 Hostess, the first of a five year run of Hostess cards. You can read my full write up and see the set checklist in this blog post. Also, please take a second to hit that subscribe button and leave a rating and review for the show! Sponsors for this episode: | |||
| 25 Feb 2020 | Card Show Setup & Scott Spiezio Interview - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 19 | 00:14:53 | |
I recently set up at a local card show, and 2x World Series Champion Scott Spiezio was there as an autograph guest. I had a chance to spend a few minutes chatting with him, and I’ve got that interview here for you in this episode. I also spend a few minutes discussing my show setup and what strategies have worked well for me at this local monthly show. Take a listen and let me know what you think! The show is available here directly on the site at the Podcast link at the top of the page, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and TuneIn! Click the subscribe button on your podcast platform of choice and leave a rating and review! Sponsors mentioned in this Episode: | |||
| 11 Jan 2022 | Refs in the Back, A Super Collector Conversation - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 149 | 00:33:18 | |
Today I’m joined by @refsintheback. He collects basketball cards with referees in the background, and he’s building quite a collection! This is the first of several episodes in our new super collector series! 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! | |||
| 06 Jul 2021 | Mailbag! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 122 | 00:15:24 | |
In this episode I answer a variety of questions from listeners! We touch on my PC, strategies for selling low end cards, pricing and negotiation, what I’ll be looking for at the National, and more! 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! | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | Sports Card Radio Part 1 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 195 | 00:35:51 | |
Colin and Ryan from Sports Card Radio join me to discuss the origin of their website and show! They are polarizing members of the community. Some people love them and some absolutely hate them. In this interview, I think you see a side of them that might surprise you. You can follow Colin on Twitter @sportscardradio and Ryan can be found @sportscardnews. Their website is sportscardradio.com and their YouTube channel is found here. 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! | |||
| 02 Jun 2020 | Conversation with Ronnie Bardah - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 47 | 00:28:48 | |
Ronnie Bardah is a professional poker player and was recently a contestant on the TV show Survivor. However, he’s also a card collector who is currently focused on building a PSA graded 1953 Topps Set! I hope you enjoy the conversation with a new voice in the hobby community! Follow him on Twitter: @RonnieBardah Sponsors of this Episode: | |||
| 15 Jun 2021 | A Conversation with Those Back Pages - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 119 | 00:40:28 | |
Today I welcome Eric who may be better known as Those Back Pages online! We discuss his background, what he likes to collect, his thoughts on the National, and why he feels everyone should start creating sports card content to tell their story! Follow Eric on Twitter and on YouTube! Sponsors of Today’s Episode: You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | John Newman from Sports Card Nation - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 125 | 00:50:16 | |
John Newman of the Sports Card Nation Podcast has been one of the most consistent and creative members of the podcasting community since joining the fray a few years ago. He hosts his anchor show in addition to Hobby Quick Hits and Roughing the Passer. In addition, he is one of the revolving hosts on the Hobby Hotline. In this episode we discuss content creation, balancing the hobby and business sides of collecting, and of course, the National! Follow John on Twitter @SportsCardNati1 and find his Sports Card Nation Podcast wherever podcasts are found! 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! | |||
| 22 Dec 2020 | Leaf CEO Brian Gray - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 94 | 00:38:25 | |
Today, Leaf CEO Brian Gray joins me to discuss a variety of hobby topics. We cover his hobby background, the growth of both Leaf and the industry over the last few years, what it is like to operate without a league license, and we even hit on some of the things he’s learned from his competitors. I appreciate Brian’s candor and I think there are insights to be gained in this episode! Thanks for listening, and I’d love to know what you think. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | The Best of the Best - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 151 | 00:16:58 | |
If you had to reduce your collection down to just a handful of cards, which of your cards would you choose? Today, I share my choices for the best of the best cards in my collection. I tell the stories behind some of my favorite cards and hopefully it will get you to do some thinking about your own collection! Enjoy! 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! | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | WaxPackHero Greatest Hits: What I Learned Running a Card Shop | 00:14:23 | |
In September of 2020 I opened my physical card shop. A year later, I shared some lessons I learned during my first year. For today’s greatest hits episode, I look back at the lessons I learned! Sponsor of Today’s Episode You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Lou Geneux Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 240 | 00:24:16 | |
Lou is back for part 2 of our conversation! We discuss how his collection has changed in recent years, his thoughts on some of the recent hobby news, and how the industry changes might impact his collection in the future. You can find Card Talk on your podcast app of choice or on Instagram. You can find Lou on Instagram as well! Sponsors of this Episode | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Crank the Presses? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 67 | 00:12:20 | |
What if each sports card manufacturer chose one product from each sport to print to order all season long? This would address the high prices due to scarcity and lack of supply. It would potentially boost sales for the manufacturer while at the same time continuing to “protect” values of all the other releases due to the continued “responsible” production levels they would continue to have. I detail more of my thoughts in the episode, and I’d love to hear what you think after listening! Sponsors of this Episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Another Junk Wax Hero | 00:29:15 | |
Mike from the Junk Wax Hero YouTube Channel joins me for a conversation about the videos he makes and his collecting focus in 2024! Find his channel here! Sponsor 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! | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Overspending as Gesture of Goodwill? | 00:10:03 | |
In this episode I share a few recent mail day items that have arrived. A 1959 Mantle and Gibson were the highlights! I also discussed the idea of overpaying for a collection to help build a relationship so that it might help me land even better collections in the future. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | Preparing for the Unexpected - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 79 | 00:17:04 | |
We all run into challenging situations in our lives. How we respond to them, and what we learn from them determine if those roadblocks pull us down or if they will make us stronger. Today, I wanted to spend some time discussing how the worst year of my life challenged me to think differently about the future. Hopefully, you’ll find some value in the conversation. Sponsor of this Episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | 10,000 Autos - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 156 | 00:22:33 | |
Today I chat with Craig Berry, a collector who has obtained over 10,000 in person autographs! We discuss the origin of the project, some of the memorable interactions he’s had with professional athletes over the years, and where the collection is headed next! 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! | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Going Brick and Mortar! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 65 | 00:14:30 | |
I am expanding WaxPackHero to a brick and mortar card shop in addition to my online sales! I thought I’d share a little more about how it came about and what my initial plans are for integrating the shop into everything else I do. You can also read more about it and see some pictures of my initial inventory here in this blog post. Sponsors of this Episode: | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Hockey Super Collection with Ken Capell - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 203 | 00:31:15 | |
Ken Capell joins me to discuss his super collection of Columbus Blue Jackets and Upper Deck Young Guns cards! Follow Ken on Twitter @cbj4life73. Check out the video version of this conversation on the YouTube channel! 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! | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | 2023 Topps Industry Conference - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 211 | 00:16:19 | |
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! 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! | |||
| 28 Jan 2020 | Tips for the New & Returning Collector - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 11 | 00:09:23 | |
I share a few things I learned while returning to the hobby after a 20 year hiatus. If this is you, then take a listen and let me know what you think! If you are a hobby vet, then maybe you can share this episode with some other collectors you know who are just getting their feet wet. 1) Narrow Your Focus 2) Buy and Sell Cards to Help Offset Your Cost 3) Get Connected to Other Collectors I think these things can make the hobby more enjoyable for new collectors, those returning, and even experienced collectors! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a rating and review! | |||
| 12 Jun 2020 | Conversation with Ben Wilson (@ourtradingcards) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 50 | 00:28:42 | |
Today I talk with Ben Wilson (aka @ourtradingcards) about his A’s fandom, his online persona, and his thoughts on the business side of the hobby. You can find Ben on Twitter @OurTradingCards Sponsor of this Episode: | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Chicago Non-Sports Show with Ed Webb - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 165 | 00:25:53 | |
Today Ed Webb joins me to discuss the Chicago Non-Sport Card Show which will be held on May 13-14, 2022. He shares his hobby background and how he got into the dealing and show promotion business. You can find Ed on Twitter (@ScifiCards) and you can find out more about the Chicago Non-Sport Show on their website: https://www.nonsportcardshows.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! | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | How I Use Sportlots | 00:22:27 | |
I continue to get questions about how to buy and sell on Sportlots. In this episode I take some time to discuss how I use the site. Hopefully you can get some value hearing how I buy and sell there! Sponsor 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! | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Live from Rotary - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 17 | 00:16:26 | |
I had a chance to speak with a local Rotary Club about collecting sports cards. Many in the audience were unfamiliar in the hobby, so I decided to give both a brief history of cards and tell my own collecting story. The audio is a bit soft, but I thought some listeners may still enjoy hearing the talk to a “non-traditional” card audience. Let me know what you think! | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | Matt Peek from Parkside Collectibles - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 205 | 00:31:51 | |
Matt Peek is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Parkside Collectibles. We discuss his collecting background, the launch of their card company, and how happy they are to partner with the National Women’s Soccer League - NWSL. You can learn more on their website parksidecards.com and on Twitter @ParksideCards. 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! | |||
| 17 Nov 2020 | Topps Subscription Programs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 89 | 00:16:43 | |
The Topps Subscription Programs have proven to be fantastic products for both collectors and Topps. In today’s episode, I discuss my experience with the second year of the 582 Montgomery Club as well as the first year of the brand new Topps Future Stars Club. You can read my article on the Montgomery Club as well as the Future Stars Club if you want to go into even more detail! Sponsor of this episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | It's Time for a Change - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 242 | 00:10:01 | |
I will be shutting down the physical WaxPackHero card shop at the end of the year. Learn why it’s time to make this change in this episode! 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! | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | Eric Doty from Loupe - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 129 | 00:44:32 | |
Today, Loupe Founder and CEO Eric Doty returns to the show to discuss how the last several months have gone at Loupe. He shares what he’s learned over this last year and what we can expect to see in the near future. 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! | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | Collectibles on SI.com with Danny Black | 00:23:31 | |
Today, Danny Black comes back onto the show to discuss his role with SI.com/collectibles. We talk about what kind of content readers are consuming, where the traffic comes from, and what is next for the future of hobby content on SI.com. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 24 Jul 2020 | Hobby Side Hustle with Big Shep - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 62 | 00:37:28 | |
Today we talk with Tim Shepler (@bigshep79) about how he approaches his hobby side hustle. He has a slightly different approach and uses a few more strategies that you may find helpful as you try to create a self sustaining hobby! Follow Tim on his show About the Cards and his personal account @bigshep79. Sponsor of this Episode: | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | Matt Smith the Golf Collector - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 199 | 00:28:55 | |
Matt Smith (chicagogolfcollector2) joins me to discuss his golf card collection! We cover his origin story, why he enjoys golf cards, and even dip into the brand new world for disc golf cards! 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! | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Collecting Kershaw with David Craig | 00:17:55 | |
David Craig has over 2,500 unique Clayton Kershaw cards. Today, we discuss his Kershaw collection and a few of his other hobby interestes. You can find David on Twitter @DC_for_3_42. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 10 Mar 2020 | On Demand Sets - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 23 | 00:13:40 | |
Over the last few years, we have seen a rise in On Demand sets from the manufacturer. These sets are typically either based on creating “real time” versions of cards celebrating key events, or cards available for a short term order window. There is no predetermined print run, the manufacturer makes exactly the number of cards that are ordered. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on these sets! These cards can be purchased from manufacturers here: Topps Now, Living Set, Throwback Thursday, etc. They can be purchased on the secondary market here: Other Sponsors: Please take a second to rate and review the podcast, I’d really appreciate the feedback and your help in spreading the word! | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | I Give Up, I Quit! | 00:13:13 | |
Sometimes to find enjoyment and success you have to give something up. Today, I take a look back at an article I wrote in 2020 about taking a critical look at what you enjoy about the hobby and what you don’t enjoy. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 10 Nov 2020 | Talking Panini with D.J. Kazmierczak - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 88 | 00:46:35 | |
Today, D.J. Kazmierczak joins me. D.J. is the VP of Sales and Product Development for Panini America and has an extensive background in the hobby that spans multiple decades. We discuss Panini’s Product Lifecycles, Retail and Hobby distribution, supply and demand, and Panini’s direct to consumer offerings. You can follow D.J. on Twitter @DJKAZMIERCZAK. Sponsor of This Episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Catching Up with Dr. Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 201 | 00:32:06 | |
Today I’ve got Part 1 of a recent conversation with Dr. James Beckett. We discuss a variety of topics on sorting, selling, and shipping large collections. Enjoy! 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! | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | I'm Priced Out of the Hobby! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 228 | 00:11:35 | |
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. 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! | |||
| 28 Aug 2020 | What's the Deal with Distributors? (w/Rob Bertrand from GTS) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 72 | 00:27:44 | |
Distributors play a huge role in the Sports Card supply chain. Many people have opinions about them and how they work, but very few have all the facts. That’s what we are here for today. I went straight to the source to talk with Rob Bertrand (@VOTC) who works for GTS, one of the largest Sports Cards distributors in North America. Follow Rob on Twitter @VOTC, and check out his live show at www.gogts.net. Sponsors of this Episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Are Sports Cards Cool Again? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 142 | 00:35:41 | |
We hadn’t heard much about Josh Luber’s plans for the new Fanatics sports card company. Then he released a white paper which provided some insight on how he things about cards and collecting. In this episode, I invited Rex Gotcher from The Sports Card Shop @MOCO and Nick Martin to have a discussion about their takeaways from the paper. You can see my full thoughts in this blog post! 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! | |||
| 11 Sep 2020 | Sorting Cards with Dr. James Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 76 | 00:19:44 | |
A few weeks ago, I sat down for an hour long conversation with Dr. Beckett. We covered a variety of topics, and one of them was sorting cards, especially large collections. I thought I’d go ahead and run that part of the conversation as a separate topic! Enjoy. Sponsor of today’s episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Terry Smith and Fleer Pro Visions: WaxPackHero Greatest Hits | 00:23:25 | |
Today, we go back and look at the conversation I had with Terry Smith. He was the artist behind the Fleer Pro-Vision insert cards in the 90s! Sponsor of Today’s Episode: You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | NASCARD Radio - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 103 | 00:30:19 | |
Today we’re talking Racing Cards! I welcome Val Marz(@nascardradio) and Jason Dean Martin (@jasondeanmartin) to discuss their NASCARD Radio show, the start of the 2021 Racing Season, 2021 Donruss, and the recent rise in value of racing cards. Check out the NASCARD Radio podcast or the website Nascard Radio.com Sponsors of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com | |||
| 28 Apr 2020 | My Most Popular Content - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 37 | 00:14:48 | |
Last week I covered the origins of WaxPackHero.com. I shared the thought process, vision, and goals I used as I launched the site. Today I cover some of the most popular content I’ve published so far. Learn what topics drive the most traffic and what the primary sources of website visitors are. Listen, subscribe, tell your friends, and then leave me a review so I can learn from your feedback! Sponsors in this Episode: | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | Paying for Hobby Content? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 71 | 00:10:53 | |
Is paying for hobby content like burning money, or does it have a place in the hobby? In this episode, I cover the same topic I wrote about in my most recent blog. I break down my thoughts on the idea of paying/charging for content, what kind of content might be worth paying for, and what types you should avoid. Sponsors of this episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | 1972-73 Topps Basketball - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 106 | 00:12:18 | |
The 1972-73 Topps set has become my favorite vintage basketballs set . In this episode, I break down the set and tell the story of how I came across a large lot of these and have been working to track down the remaining cards I need to complete my set. Here is a link to the blog post where I covered the set if you want to see more! 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! | |||
| 18 Aug 2020 | Best Sports Card Blogs and Sites - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 69 | 00:14:08 | |
There are tons of great online resources for hobby information. I have compiled a list a some of my favorite sports card blogs and websites and I covered several of them in this episode! The full list can be found in this article. Let me know what your favorites are in the comments below! Sponsors of this Episode: You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | Danny Black from Hobby News Daily - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 213 | 00:24:40 | |
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. 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! | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Zhan Mourning from Wrestling with Cards - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 177 | 00:56:25 | |
Today I'm on the other side of the microphone! I appeared on Zhan Mourning's show Wrestling with Cards and I thought it would be fun to share that conversation. We cover wrestling cards, my new super collection of one of my favorite wrestlers from the 90s, and the current state of the hobby. Sponsors of today's Episode: You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 23 Mar 2021 | Collectable CEO Ezra Levine - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 107 | 00:32:07 | |
Today we talk with the Collectable CEO Ezra Levine! His company takes iconic high value cards and provides fractional ownership opportunities to collectors. It’s an entirely new way to participate in the hobby. We discuss his background, the origin of Collectable, how you buy and sell your fractional shares, and more! If you want to dig deeper, check them out at Collectable.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! | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | What is a Collectible? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 136 | 00:12:58 | |
There is a lot of debate about what people should or shouldn’t collect. Today I spend a few minutes discussing what makes something collectible. You can find a written version of the episode in this article. 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! | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | Spotting Fakes author Ryan Nolan - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 147 | 00:25:09 | |
Today, Ryan Nolan (@breakoutcards_) joins me to discuss what it was like attending 52 different card shows in 2021, his love of vintage cards, and his new book Spotting Fakes! You can find him at his website, Breakoutsportscards.com, on his YouTube Channel, and you can find his book on Amazon! 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! | |||
| 28 Feb 2020 | Nigel Eccles - Co-Founder of StarStock - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 20 | 00:19:02 | |
Today, I interview Nigel Eccles. He was the Co-Founder and former CEO of FanDuel, and now he is the Co-Founder of Starstock. We discuss how he sees them fitting in to the marketplace amongst the other great card platforms like eBay and COMC. He shares how his experience building FanDuel will translate to this new venture, and how growing the card market is one of his primary goals. Enjoy the show and let me know what you think in the comments below! Sponsors mentioned during this show: | |||
| 13 Mar 2020 | The Wax Pack with Brad Balukjian - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 24 | 00:30:21 | |
A few years ago Brad Balukjian embarked on quite a journey. While sitting in the stadium at an Oakland A’s game, he found himself reminiscing about the players of his youth. He thought about opening packs of baseball cards, and the enjoyment that came from learning all he could about his cardboard heroes. That got him wondering where those players are now. So he tracked down a 30 year old pack of 1986 Topps Baseball Cards and set out on a cross country journey to find and interview each of the players inside. He documented the road trip and is sharing it with us all in The Wax Pack which is available for order on Amazon and other local booksellers. Check out my review of the book here. Please take a second to subscribe to the show and if you enjoy it, I’d appreciate you leaving a rating and review! Sponsors for this show include: | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Does It Take Money To Make Money - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 173 | 00:15:39 | |
Many people have the assumption that if you want to get started buying and selling cards for profit, you need to start with a lot of money. In today’s podcast I discuss whether it really “Takes money to make money”. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Derrick Henry Super Collector Jeff Cox - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 197 | 00:26:01 | |
Jeff Cox joins me to discuss his Derrick Henry Super Collection. Jeff has acquired the vast majority of his collection via trades through the website TCDB.com! You can follow him on Twitter @80s90sHoopHead. 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! | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | My Thoughts on Grading - WaxPackHero Greatest Hits | 00:21:06 | |
The grading episode is the most downloaded episode in the podcast’s five year history. At the end of the episode, I share how my thoughts have changed over the last four years. Sponsor 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! | |||
| 04 Jan 2022 | Goals, Goals, Goals! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 148 | 00:18:46 | |
Today a share a bit about the results of my 2021 goals, and then I dig into what that means for my 2022 hobby and business goals! I easily hit most of last years goals, but a couple didn’t even come close. 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! | |||
| 17 Jul 2020 | Expected Value in a Wax Box - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 60 | 00:18:18 | |
The price of sealed wax boxes have steadily risen over the last several years, and now we are in a situation where the “market price” of sealed boxes significantly higher that what we’ve historically seen. The current industry demand and fairly low supply are driving the prices, however those prices are also making it more difficult to profit from ripping and flipping. Rich Klein and I analyze the value of content a collector could expect to receive out of both hobby and retail packages of Topps Heritage. This process can be researched and repeated for almost every product you are considering. Following a similar methodology can help you decide if a particular product fits within your collecting budget and objectives. Follow Rich on Twitter @SabrGeek Sponsor of this Episode: | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | A Beckett Baseball Rewind - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 108 | 00:18:40 | |
In this Episode, I dug out a few old issues of Beckett Baseball Monthly to see what the hobby world was like back when I was in high school during the 90s.
Sit back and enjoy the walk down memory lane. After you’re done, reach out and let me know what your collecting memories are from that era!
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Wresting Trading Cards TV with Tony Vela - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 184 | 00:59:04 | |
In today’s episode I share an interview I did with Tony Vela from wrestlingtradingcards.com. He interviewed me about my history with collecting and my growing interest in collecting wrestling cards! You can follow Tony on Twitter @WrestlingTradi2 and you can watch his content on his YouTube channel. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 24 Apr 2020 | A Conversation with Dr. James Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode | 00:22:39 | |
I had a chance to sit down and talk with Dr. James Beckett. He was the founder of one of the most well known hobby publications, Beckett Magazine. We talked about current hobby interests, the industry as a whole, and some of the lessons learned along the way. Please take a second to subscribe, tell your friends, and leave a rating and review so we can continue to spread the word! Sponsors of this episode: | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | 2023 National Recap Part 1 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 230 | 00:31:13 | |
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). 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! | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | Monthly Financial Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 13 | 00:12:06 | |
This podcast discusses both the hobby and business sides of collecting. In Episode 13, I thought I’d take a few minutes to discuss the business side! Listen as I breakdown the sources of revenue and whether or not I’m happy with the results. I also cover aspects of my expenses for the month and what the net result is! My “self-sustaining” goal was accomplished for the month, but you’ll have to listen to hear the details! Please take a second to subscribe, rate, and review on your podcast app of choice! | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | Tips for Attending the National - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 123 | 00:16:25 | |
Today I cover some of my best tips for attending the National Sports Collectors Convention! It is based on this blog article I put together. Check it out and let me know what other tips you have in the comments below! 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! | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 | Only From the Playing Days - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 150 | 00:13:47 | |
Player collectors can be overwhelmed by the number of cards released each year. Even veterans and Hall of Famers who retired years ago can have hundreds of new cards issued each year? How can a collector keep it manageable? Today, I discuss the concept of limiting your player collection to cards issued during their playing career! 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! | |||
| 03 Aug 2021 | The National Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 126 | 00:50:12 | |
The 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention is in the books, and what a week it was. I had a chance to talk with several individuals throughout the week, and those conversations make up today’s show! I spoke with Tim Virgilio from the National’s lead charity partner Signatures for Soldiers about their mission. Dr. Beckett has been to every National, and we discuss how this show compared to previous events. Beau Thompson from the One Million Cubs Project gave an update on his journey to One Million Cubs cards, and NASCAR driver Ty Dillon shared his passion for cards and his thoughts on his 1st National. 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! | |||
| 29 Sep 2020 | Topps Project 2020 Update - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 81 | 00:16:35 | |
It’s been about four months since I covered Topps Project 2020. A lot has changed over that time and the project continues to be the hobby version of a “Harvard Business Case Study”! Check out my thoughts on how the project has developed, my own experience buying, selling, and collecting these cards, and what I’m looking to see over the final few months. Check out my full review of the set with photo checklists organized by Artist and Player. It also has a listing of historical prices to serve as a reference point so we can see how things have changed over the course of the project. Enjoy and let me know what you think! You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | You Can't Always Get What You Want - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 155 | 00:16:00 | |
Today I cover a variety of topics which have been on my mind. A failed purchase of a collection, 2022 Topps Series 1, and the MLB lockout are all on the table! 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! | |||
| 06 Mar 2020 | How I Sort Collections - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 22 | 00:12:32 | |
One of questions I recently received was “How do you go about sorting these large collections you buy?” The answer really depends on a couple things. First of all, what is your end goal? How you sort is dependent on how you collect or how you sell. Do you sell on COMC, eBay Sportlots? Do you sell singles or primarily put together sets and player/team lots? Those are the types of things you need to be thinking about when coming up with a sorting strategy. For me, I sort into 6 main categories. 1) COMC - Cards estimated to sell for $1 -$20 2) eBay - Memorabilia, complete sets, and single cards $20 and up 3) Sportlots - base and inserts 4) Card Show - junk wax stars, local team players, hot stars 5) Personal Collection - What cards or sets do I want to set aside to keep for my own collection 6) Bulk - everything else goes into a big lot to sell on Facebook Marketplace Buy your boxes, toploaders, and other sorting supplies from a local LCS or pick them up on eBay or Amazon using these links if you’d like to help support the show! Take a listen and let me know what you think! | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Another Mailbag Episode | 00:19:50 | |
It’s time to open the mailbag and answer some of the questions I’ve recently received via email and direct message! Sponsor 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! | |||
| 22 May 2020 | Conversation with Max Steiner of Sportlots - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 44 | 00:35:04 | |
Max Steiner founded Sportlots as a side hustle about 20 years ago and has grown it to a place were thousands of customers shop an inventory of millions of cards! Listen as we talk about balancing work and family, what lessons he learned along the way, and the vision he has for the site in the coming months and years! Here is a review I wrote about the site if you want to learn more about how it works. If you’d like to help me out a bit and you don’t have an account, please consider using this link to create an account! I appreciate it! Also, don’t forget to take a second to rate and review the show! Sponsors of this Episode: | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Reviewing Four Upper Deck Hockey Releases | 00:17:14 | |
In this episode I review four different Upper Deck Hockey products. I cover 2021-22 Upper Deck Premier, 21-22 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection, 21-22 Upper Deck Ice, and 21-22 Upper Deck Credentials. There four releases come in at a variety of price points, but as you’ll hear, buying singles might be the way to go for some of these. Sponsor of this Episode: | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | That Seventies Card Show with John Keating - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 154 | 00:34:31 | |
John Keating is the host of That Seventies Card Show. Each week he discusses the sports, players, and cards from the 70s which made a notable impact on fans. Follow him on Twitter @SeventiesCard and check out his show on YouTube or your podcast app of choice! 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! | |||