- Publisher |
- Mike Sommer
- Media Type |
- audio
- Podknife tags |
- Interview,
- Professional Sports,
- Sports & Recreation,
- Trading Cards
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!
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/support- People |
- Country Of Origin |
- USA
- Produced In |
- Bloomington, IL
- Premiere Date |
- 2019-12-16
- Frequency |
- Weekly
- Explicit |
- No
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Submit ReviewEric 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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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.
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Visit the site at HobbyNewsDaily.com, follow on Twitter @hobbynewsdaily, and follow Danny on Twitter @sportsbalt.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportFrom 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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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportDaniel 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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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportJake 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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Follow Paul on Twitter @card_guide.
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You can connect with Bob via his website bobwheatley.com or on Instagram.
You can find his book here on Amazon.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportMatt 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.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportWade Boggs Super Collector Richard Davis joins me for a conversation about his huge collection. We talk about the inspiration behind his collection and his experience of hanging out with Wade at his house!
Follow Richard on Twitter @boggs328.
Check out the video version of the interview on the WaxPackHero YouTube channel.
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Follow Ken on Twitter @cbj4life73.
Check out the video version of this conversation on the YouTube channel!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn part 2 of my recent conversation with Dr. Beckett, we continue our discussion on selling. We also dig into a few questions about leadership and the approach Dr. Beckett used to continue his professional development as a leader!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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!
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In today’s episode I discuss some of the difficultly I’ve had dealing with the changes we’ve seen in the hobby over the last few years. There was one small shift in mindset which has helped me a ton, and maybe it can help you too!
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Follow Scott on Twitter @ScottWrightMN and you can learn more about NextGem by visiting their website.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportColin and Ryan from Sports Card Radio return to discuss their thoughts on the current state of the hobby and content creation! They have some aggressive goals for 2023 and I look forward to seeing if their predictions come true.
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.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportColin 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.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday we discuss two recent hockey card releases from Upper Deck. First I cover 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP, one of the first products of the new season. Then I discuss 2021-22 Extended Series. It is the final base set of the 2021-22 season. Thanks to Upper Deck for giving me a chance to have some fun and review these products!
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You can find Lou on Twiter @LouciferOlsen, and you can find the Hall of Very Good podcast on Twitter sommer-8alz.squarespace.com/config/pages/@HOVG">@HOVG.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportBig Shep Tim Shepler (@bigshepcards) returns to the show to discuss what he is seeing in the current hobby market from running a LCS in the Sacramento California area. He also discusses an upcoming card show his shop is hosting later in November. You can learn more about the show at https://sacsportscardexpo.com/.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday Max Steiner from Sportlots.com joins me to discuss some recent and upcoming changes to the marketplace!
We cover the recent partnership with TCDB.com, the addition of non-sports cards on the site, and the hiring of a web developer to help with a site refresh in the coming months! Follow Sportlots on Twitter @Sportlots and if you haven’t already checked out Sportlots, I’d appreciate if you used this affiliate link to do so!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportAfter almost two years, Brett McGrath (@StackingSlabs) from the Stacking Slabs podcast comes back to the show to discuss how his approach to collecting has evolved during that time. We also cover what he’s learned about content creation and what he enjoys most about being a part of the hobby community!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn today’s episode I share the story behind a couple of my favorite cards.
First I share how I acquired my Strata Rookie Patch Auto of Kris Bryant. Then, I wrap up with a story about landing a Jim McMahon rookie as a 10 year old. The cards involved in the trade had quite a journey over the next 35 years.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn 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.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday I welcome Joe Tocco. He has built a collection with about 3,000 sealed packs of cards! But that isn’t all he’s working on. He’s also building a run of pre-war football cards, the full run of complete Topps football card sets, as well as a few other items!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday I answer several listener questions which have come in over the last few weeks! Check it out, and feel free to let me know if you have more questions and I’ll cover them on a future episode!
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You can check out what Cardboard Gold has going on at cardboardgold.com.
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You can find John on Twitter (@sportscardnati1) and he hosts the Sports Card Nation podcast as well as Hobby Quick Hits.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday I discuss the boxes of 2020-21 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection and 2020-21 Upper Deck Stature I had a chance to open. I share what I like, the challenges of opening high end products, and my suggestion on the best way to go after these cards!
I did a write up on Upper Deck Stature and you can read it here.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn the fall of 2018, Topps announced a brand new membership program, the Topps 582 Montgomery Club.
Over the last four years, the club has evolved both in the benefits offered and the price charged. In this episode I share the history of the club, what you get for being a member, and what has become one of the biggest advantages of being a number.
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You can find Ian on Twitter @IanBadeer.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportMany 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”.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportTy Wilson is a man after my own heart. He is a prolific content creator who shares his experiences on the optimal strategy for buying and selling cards all while building a collection of his own.
We discuss how his collecting and content has evolved over these last couple years on his Breaker Culture and Bench Clear Media channels and we also dig into his new show Chasing Cardboard which is available to stream on YouTube!
Follow Ty on Twitter (@BreakerCulture), Bench Clear Media (@BenchClearMedia), and check out the new show Chasing Cardboard on YouTube.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportChris McGill started his content creation journey with the popular House of Jordans podcast. He then went on to found Card Ladder along with Kristina Thorson and Josh Johnson.
Today he joins me to discuss a variety of hobby topics! We cover how to show respect to all segments of the hobby, how to create helpful hobby content, and how to help new and returning collectors become long term members of the hobby community!
Follow Chris on Twitter @houseofjordans, on Instagram @chris_hoj, and you can learn more about Card Ladder at their website cardladder.com.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportMy goal is to have a self-sustaining hobby. One of the primary ways I do that is through buying and selling cards. One of my main sources of inventory is from buying large collections.
In today’s episode I discuss some of the ways I source these collections and then I break down how I go about sorting and selling all those cards.
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We discuss Dan’s background in sports and in collecting as well as the ten year journey of putting this new book together coving the ups and downs of Ken’s life.
You can pick up the book on Amazon at this link: Playing Through the Pain
Or if you’d like to buy a autographed copy directly from Dan, you can follow this link: Autographed Copy
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIt seems that over the last couple years, money is more important than integrity in our hobby.
In this episode I discuss some thoughts on Josh Luber partnering with BackYard Breaks despite them being wrapped up into several controversies.
Here is a link to a blog post I wrote on the topic which is basically the text version of this episode.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportWild Card super collector Mike Zier (@ZierMike) joins me to discuss his Wild Card collection as well as Sage and other collegiate focused cards!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportKarl Kuhn spent the last five years putting together a collection of Gary Carter cards graded PSA 8. He put together the full run of Topps base cards from 1975 - 1989! Today we discuss his love of the Mets, why Gary Carter, why PSA 8, and why did he ultimately sell the collection to me earlier this year.
You can connect with Karl on Twitter @MetsRev
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn the fall of 2021, Beau Thompson, Mr. One Million Cubs himself, quit his job and began selling cards full time.
Today, returns to the podcast to discuss that transition! He tells the story behind the move, what surprised him so far, and he shares some thoughts on things you should consider if you are thinking about doing something similar!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday I welcome Corey Fick from ShowYourSlabs.com. They make some pretty cool displays for graded cards for both homes and dealers. We talk the about the inspiration for the company, the process he went through to get off the ground, and where they are headed in 2022.
He shares lots of great insights on the importance of passion, relationships, community, and even the realities of supply chain and logistics!
You can check them out at www.showyourslabs.com and you can follow them on Twitter and Instagram as well.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportEric Mace is a collector who has two projects that we highlight today. First he has built a super collection of Von Hayes cards. Second, he put together a complete autographed set of 1989 Topps! It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Eric on Twitter @erocmace
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn this episode I take a look at 2021-22 Upper Deck MVP hockey. I discuss the basics of the set and what my experience was opening a hobby box. I also start the episode recapping my recent mail days and the activity at the shop.
Check out my blog post covering MVP Hockey here!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportTopps Game Within the Game is back for another run in 2022, and artist Paul Jennis joins me to discuss the project. In this episode we discuss the results of the changes made in 2021 and what collectors can expect in 2022!
You can follow Paul on Twitter @Paul_Jennis and you can also check out the Game Within the Game Facebook group.
You can see the entire photo checklist with print runs in this blog post.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportI’ve started to dabble in vintage cricket cards.
Do you ever find yourself in a collecting rut? Times where cards from the big three sports are harder to find or more expensive than you’d like? Well, those are the times where I start to explore some other collecting genres. Vintage and PreWar cricket cards are one of those areas for me!
In today’s episode I discuss some of non-mainstream sports which have cards available and some of the cricket cards I’ve been exploring!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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!
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You can see a full write up and a video in my blog post at WaxPackHero.com!
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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!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportPlayer 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!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday 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!
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I easily hit most of last years goals, but a couple didn’t even come close.
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You can find him at his website, Breakoutsportscards.com, on his YouTube Channel, and you can find his book on Amazon!
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Check out Terry’s work at imaginaryink.net or stars.com/">small-stars.com.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn this episode I share how I use Sportlots to sell a lot of my base and insert card inventory.
I break down what I sell on eBay, COMC, and Sportlots. I discuss what sells well, and what doesn’t sell so well. Finally I also spend some time talking about the fee structure.
Here is a link to the site if you don’t already have an account!
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We cover how he started collecting, why he chose the 1982 Wrestling All-Stars as his focus, and why he loves to track down other obscure food issue wrestling sets!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday I share a conversation I had with Jacob Burris, a student from Kentucky who has his own sports card podcast! He interviewed me for his show and I’m sharing that discussion for this episode. Check out Jacob and the Sports Card Second wherever podcasts are found!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportWe 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!
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Follow Tyler on Twitter @TySchmitt5 and check out his show Card Talk!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportI visited the Singles Club multiple times at this year’s National. Today I welcome one of the men behind the booth! Cody Schmidt joins me to discuss his background, and what led to the idea of filling the Singles Club with over 100,000 cards priced at $1 each!
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She has worked in the hobby since the 90s and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the conversation. Janyce shares her perspective on the contributions women have made through the years.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportToday I break down the 1980-81 Topps Basketball set and lay out my process for completing the set! Full three card panels or single mini cards, which would you want?
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportThere 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.
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In honor of this conversation, I’m giving away a Bryce Young autographed card serial number 1/2! All you have to do is go to Twitter and follow me and retweet the pinned tweet. Here’s a link to the tweet.
I also wrote a review of the first couple products of 2021 and have a video of an Alumination box break. Check it out here!
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We discuss the history of Onyx, the role his company plays in the industry and how he sees NIL impacting the future of trading cards.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportI caught up with Ryan Johnson (@cardcollector2) at the 2021 Industry Summit and I have that conversation for you today! I also share my recap of the event and some of the key takeaways from the presentations and Q&A sessions. We heard from Beckett, Panini, Josh Luber, and more!
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportI’ve learned a lot in my first year running a card shop.
Today, I share some of the things that have gone well and some things that I still need to improve. Hopefully some of these ideas will give you some things to consider if you are considering opening a shop of your own!
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In this episode I share my thoughts and ideas on how me may see it play out.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportThe influence of Card Art and Card Artists continues to grow in the hobby. Today I bring on Tony Bianchini (@abianchini23) to discuss how he partners with a variety of artists to help promote their work. He also shares more about CardArt.com, a site he co-founded with Blake Jamieson.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn this episode, Dr. Beckett and I sit down to discuss the strategies we use to buy and sell on COMC. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you will find some tips which will make your experience using the site more enjoyable!
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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.
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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!
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We dig into his background in the industry and what it was like planning for the hobby’s biggest event in the midst of so many unknowns. We discuss the projections for record attendance, as well as what to expect at this year’s event!
You can buy tickets and see the full autograph lineup at the National’s website, and you can hear my tips for attending the show in last week’s episode or in this blog post!
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Check it out and let me know what other tips you have in the comments below!
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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!
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Please check out Tim's interview with Jeremy Lee on Sports Card Live to hear the background on what caused the issues.
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/supportIn today’s episode we compare 2020-21 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey to 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2!
Chris Carlin was kind enough to provide a couple boxes to review, and I did full write-ups on both products on the blog. In addition to the articles, I wanted to do an episode comparing them against each other to let collectors see the pros and cons of each release.
Prize Pack Giveaway!
I’ll be sharing some of the contents of these boxes with a couple listeners.
1) Trilogy Prize Pack - I will be giving the hits and serial numbered cards from the Trilogy box to one listener who leaves a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! You have until 6/30/21 to leave your review, and I’ll be doing the drawing sometime during the first week of July.
2) Series 2 Prize Pack - I will also be giving the Young Guns and a bunch of insert cards from the Series 2 box on Twitter. To be eligible for the S2 prize pack, you just need to follow me @themikesommer and then retweet the announcement of this episode/giveaway! The deadline for this will also be 6/30/21 and I'll do the drawing during the first week of July.
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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!
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We discuss his collecting background, what his current hobby focus is, and he shares his love for Toronto’s Sports Card Expo!
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You can see some examples of these cards in the blog write-up I did.
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