WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute
278 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratingsMike 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!
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Episodes
I'm Priced Out of the Hobby! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 228
July 18, 2023 11:23 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBToday, 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: 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! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.c...
Andy Broome from CGC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 227
July 11, 2023 10:53 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBToday, 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. Sponsors of this 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! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...
Upper Deck Hockey Box Battle - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 226
July 04, 2023 10:52 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBToday 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com The Sports Card Shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/support
Interview with John Newman of Sports Card Nation - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 225
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBA 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. Sponsors of this 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! Topps.com Spor...
1960 Topps! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 224
June 20, 2023 11:08 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 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! Sponsors of this 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! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Support this podca...
Reselling with Cary Williams from American Arbitrage - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 223
June 13, 2023 11:25 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBCary 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 Y...
My eBay Saved Searches - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 222
June 06, 2023 11:27 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBToday 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. Sponsors of this 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! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com F...
A Rewards Club For the Hobby! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 221
May 30, 2023 11:25 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBEd 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. Sponsors of this 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! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...
The Sports Card Shop Is Expanding! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 220
May 23, 2023 10:41 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBRex 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 COMC.com The Sports Card Shop You can also support the show by using the followin...
Adam from Heros for Sale - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 219
May 16, 2023 11:04 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBAdam 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. Sponsors of this 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! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com A...
Fred McGriff Super Collector Kenny Hillyard - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 218
May 09, 2023 10:37 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBToday, 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. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at MoCo 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
Dick Perez and Marq Evans - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 217
May 02, 2023 10:46 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIf 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 ...
Talking Wrestling with Chuckster! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 216
April 25, 2023 11:20 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBCharles 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! Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at MoCo 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...
Eric Doty from Loupe - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 215
April 18, 2023 10:44 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBEric 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at MoCo 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Matthew Novogratz from Candy Digital - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 214
April 11, 2023 11:32 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBNFTs? 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 COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at MoCo You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you ...
Danny Black from Hobby News Daily - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 213
April 04, 2023 11:20 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBDanny 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: COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if ...
Listener Questions - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 212
March 28, 2023 10:58 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBToday I answer questions from you! I chose a handful of questions which had been submitted from listeners and I share my thoughts. Sponsors of Today’s Episode COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at Moco 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/support
2023 Topps Industry Conference - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 211
March 21, 2023 11:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBFrom 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! Spo...
Daniel Machado from Upper Deck - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 210
March 14, 2023 11:09 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBDaniel 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 Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at MoCo 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 S...
90's Era Basketball Collector Jake Roy - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 209
March 07, 2023 11:46 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBJake 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. Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Th...
Paul Anand from Wrestling Card Price Guide - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 208
February 28, 2023 12:20 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBPaul 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. Sponsors of this Episode Comc.com The Sports Card Shop at MoCo You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or su...
Ross Grimsley Super Collector Shawn Anderson - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 207
February 21, 2023 12:08 - 34 minutes - 32 MBToday 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. Sponsors of Today’s Episode COMC.com The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fa...
Author Bob Wheatley - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 206
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBToday I welcome Bob Wheatley to the show. Bob spent four years in the minor leagues, pursuing his dream of becoming a major league pitcher. He recently released a book titled Our Hearts’ Desire - How Our Stories Reveal The Thing We Want Most. You can connect with Bob via his website bobwheatley.com or on Instagram. You can find his book here on Amazon. Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the foll...
Matt Peek from Parkside Collectibles - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 205
February 07, 2023 11:55 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBMatt 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 COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at Moco You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the marke...
Wade Boggs Super Collector Richard Davis - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 204
January 31, 2023 11:57 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWade 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. Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are...
Hockey Super Collection with Ken Capell - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 203
January 24, 2023 12:21 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBKen 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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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 ...
Catching Up with Dr. Beckett Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 202
January 17, 2023 11:31 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at Moco 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 Fa...
Catching Up with Dr. Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 201
January 10, 2023 12:12 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBToday 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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MoCo 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Change is Hard - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 200
January 03, 2023 12:41 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBChange can be hard. 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! Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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...
Matt Smith the Golf Collector - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 199
December 27, 2022 12:23 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBMatt 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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MoCo 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 --- Support this podcast...
Scott Wright from NextGem - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 198
December 20, 2022 12:22 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBScott Wright from NextGem comes on to the show to chat about NextGem. They are a hobby startup with a focus on helping collectors share their collections! Follow Scott on Twitter @ScottWrightMN and you can learn more about NextGem by visiting their website. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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.c...
Derrick Henry Super Collector Jeff Cox - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 197
December 13, 2022 12:02 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBJeff 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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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 --- Suppo...
Sports Card Radio Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 196
December 06, 2022 12:08 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBColin 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. COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by u...
Sports Card Radio Part 1 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 195
November 29, 2022 12:07 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBColin 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 COMC.com Underdog Collectibl...
Upper Deck Product Reviews - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 194
November 22, 2022 12:27 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBToday 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! Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you a...
Ivan "Watch the Breaks" Lovegren Returns! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 193
November 15, 2022 11:36 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIvan “Watch the Breaks” Lovegren returns to the show to catch us up on the last year. We talk about changes to his family, his move across the country, and his involvement in ISO, a new ecommerce platform! Follow Ivan on Twitter @watchthebreaks. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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...
John Stockton Super Collector Lou Olsen - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 192
November 08, 2022 11:29 - 38 minutes - 35 MBToday, the super collector series continues with Lou Olsen. Lou is a John Stockton collector and he joins me to discuss his collection! He is also a co-host for the Hall of Very Good Podcast. If you haven’t listened, you should check it out! You can find Lou on Twiter @LouciferOlsen, and you can find the Hall of Very Good podcast on Twitter @HOVG. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at Moco You can also support the show by using the followin...
Big Shep Discusses the Current Hobby Market - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 191
November 01, 2022 11:18 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBBig 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/. Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MoCo You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the m...
Ryan Cracknell Returns - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 190
October 25, 2022 11:22 - 33 minutes - 31 MBToday 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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MoCo You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are ...
Sportlots Updates with Max Steiner - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 189
October 18, 2022 12:01 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles ...
Meet Tony Vela from WrestlingTradingCards.com - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 188
October 11, 2022 10:58 - 32 minutes - 30 MBTony Vela from WrestlingTradingCards.com joins me to discuss his passion for collecting and for educating other collectors. You can find him at the website or on Twitter @WrestlingTradi2, on Instagram @wrestlingtradingcards, and on his YouTube Channel. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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 eB...
Brad Askew Collects Eddie Murray - WaxPackHero Podcast 187
October 04, 2022 10:37 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday, Brad Askew joins me to discuss his Eddie Murray collection! Brad is a lifelong collector who has had everything from a deep run of vintage to more modern cards. Eventually, he narrowed his focus to one of his favorite players, Eddie Murray. Sponsors of Today’s Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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...
Brett McGrath from Stacking Slabs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 186
September 27, 2022 11:25 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBAfter 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! Sponsors of Today’s Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for...
Story Time with Kris Bryant and Jim McMahon - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 185
September 20, 2022 11:23 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn 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. Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for ...
Wresting Trading Cards TV with Tony Vela - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 184
September 13, 2022 10:41 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIn 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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for s...
3,000 Sealed Packs with Joe Tocco - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 183
September 06, 2022 11:25 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday 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! Sponsors of Today’s Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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 Spor...
Mailbag! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 182
August 30, 2022 11:36 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBToday 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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 --- Support this pod...
Jack Mayes from Cardboard Gold - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 181
August 23, 2022 11:25 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBToday I welcome Jack Mayes to the show. Jack is the founder and CEO of Cardboard Gold! We’ve talked with a ton of hobby companies, but this is the first conversation with a supply manufacturer! Jack and I discuss how he started the company, how he navigated the ups and downs we’ve seen from the junk wax era through the recent hobby boom, and how he built relationships with PSA and Columbia Hobby. You can check out what Cardboard Gold has going on at cardboardgold.com. Sponsors of this E...
Rickey Henderson Super Collector Kent Corser - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 180
August 16, 2022 11:16 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBToday, Kent Corser (@Rickey939), joins me to discuss his collection of Rickey Henderson cards and memorabilia! How does a guy from the midwest fall in love with a guy who played on the coasts? Find out in this episode! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO 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 ...
John Newman's National Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 179
August 09, 2022 11:37 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBToday, John Newman joins me to share his first hand perspective on The National. He had a chance to attend multiple days of the show as well as several extracurricular events. You can find John on Twitter (@sportscardnati1) and he hosts the Sports Card Nation podcast as well as Hobby Quick Hits. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MoCo You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some car...