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WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute

278 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratings

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!

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Let's Talk New Upper Deck Hockey! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 178

August 02, 2022 11:28 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Today 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. 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 mar...

Zhan Mourning from Wrestling with Cards - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 177

July 26, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

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: 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 card...

Josh Johnson from Card Ladder - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 176

July 19, 2022 11:26 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

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: 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 so...

What is the Topps 582 Montgomery Club? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 175

July 12, 2022 10:38 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

In 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. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following ...

Royals Super Collector Ian Badeer - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 174

July 05, 2022 11:18 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Ian Badeer joins me to discuss his super collections of Kansas City Royals, Jermaine Dye, Alex Gordon, and Nebraska Cornhuskers. You can find Ian on Twitter @IanBadeer. 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.spo...

Does It Take Money To Make Money - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 173

June 28, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

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: 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 ...

Ty Wilson from Chasing Cardboard - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 172

June 21, 2022 11:18 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Ty 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 (@BenchCl...

Chris McGill from Card Ladder - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 171

June 14, 2022 11:28 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Chris 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 ...

Buying and Selling Large Collections - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 170

June 07, 2022 11:38 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

My 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. Enjoy! Sponsors of this Inventory COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliat...

Author Dan Good discusses Ken Caminiti - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 169

May 31, 2022 11:09 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Today, Dan Good joins me to discuss his new book covering the life of Ken Caminiti. 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 Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Spor...

Does Integrity Matter Anymore? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 168

May 24, 2022 11:03 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

It 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. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affilia...

Wild Card Super Collector Mike Zier - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 167

May 17, 2022 12:09 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Wild Card  super collector Mike Zier (@ZierMike) joins me to discuss his Wild Card collection as well as Sage and other collegiate focused cards! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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/waxpackh...

Collecting Gary Carter with Karl Kuhn - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 166

May 10, 2022 10:59 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Karl 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 Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @Moco You can also support the show by using the following...

Chicago Non-Sports Show with Ed Webb - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 165

May 03, 2022 10:29 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Show @MOCO You can also support the show by using the following aff...

Going Full Time Cards with Beau Thompson - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 164

April 26, 2022 10:51 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

In 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affili...

Corey Fick from Show Your Slabs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 163

April 19, 2022 10:54 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Today 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 Twitt...

Eric Mace, Von Hayes Super Collector - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 162

April 12, 2022 10:55 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Eric 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 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! ...

Upper Deck MVP Review - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 161

April 05, 2022 11:19 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

In 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! 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! Top...

Paul Jennis and Topps Game Within the Game - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 160

March 29, 2022 10:53 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Topps 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. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at...

Big Shep Returns! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 159

March 22, 2022 10:51 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

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: 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 f...

The Return of Tim Getsch from COMC! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 158

March 15, 2022 11:50 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

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: 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.s...

Collecting Cricket and Other Fringe Sports - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 157

March 08, 2022 12:16 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

I’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! Sponsors of tod...

10,000 Autos - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 156

March 01, 2022 12:03 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

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: 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....

You Can't Always Get What You Want - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 155

February 22, 2022 12:51 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

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: 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.com/...

That Seventies Card Show with John Keating - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 154

February 15, 2022 12:21 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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...

Upper Deck AEW Review - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 153

February 08, 2022 12:42 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode I discuss Upper Deck's brand new AEW Wrestling Card release! We cover the basics of the set and I share what I found inside my hobby box. You can see a full write up and a video in my blog post at WaxPackHero.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 market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fan...

Super Collector Paul Lesko - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 152

February 01, 2022 12:25 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Today, Paul Lesko joins me to discuss his collection of cards associated with hobby legal issues.  If there was a card related lawsuit, Paul wants those cards! Follow Paul on Twitter to keep tabs on these interesting cases! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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.co...

The Best of the Best - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 151

January 25, 2022 12:31 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in th...

Only From the Playing Days - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 150

January 18, 2022 15:35 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

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: Comc.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links ...

Refs in the Back, A Super Collector Conversation - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 149

January 11, 2022 11:59 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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...

Goals, Goals, Goals! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 148

January 04, 2022 11:47 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop@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 th...

Spotting Fakes author Ryan Nolan - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 147

December 28, 2021 13:20 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or...

Fleer Pro-Visions with artist Terry Smith - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 146

December 21, 2021 12:05 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Terry Smith is the man behind the original Fleer Pro-Vision cards!  Today he joins me to discuss the origin story of the art, and we also cover some of his more recent work which collectors can find today! Check out Terry’s work at imaginaryink.net or small-stars.com. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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 Spo...

Sportlots Revisited - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 145

December 14, 2021 12:52 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

In 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate li...

Wrestling Cards with David Peck - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 144

December 07, 2021 11:42 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Today, I’m joined by David Peck (@Dpeck100), one of the premier wrestling card collectors in the hobby. 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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...

Jacob Burris and the Sports Card Second - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 143

November 30, 2021 11:53 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Today 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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 Spo...

Are Sports Cards Cool Again? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 142

November 23, 2021 12:56 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also suppo...

Tyler Schmitt from Card Talk - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 141

November 16, 2021 12:29 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

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 COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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...

Jeremy Lee from Sports Cards Live - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 140

November 09, 2021 12:31 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Today I welcome a fellow content creator.  Jeremy Lee is the host of Sports Cards Live.  As the name suggests, it is a live video show which airs via YouTube every Saturday evening.  Jeremy and I discuss his background, what he enjoys collecting, and we even touch a bit on PWCC. Enjoy! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplie...

Cody Schmidt from the Singles Club - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 139

November 02, 2021 10:53 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

I 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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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....

Janyce Mabra from TriStar - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 138

October 26, 2021 10:47 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Today I welcome Janyce Mabra from TriStar to the show! 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. Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles Sports Card Shop @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 Amazo...

1980-81 Topps Basketball - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 137

October 19, 2021 11:17 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Today 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? Sponsors of this episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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....

What is a Collectible? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 136

October 12, 2021 11:05 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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 --- Suppor...

Wild Card CEO Daniel Atkins - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 135

October 05, 2021 11:05 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Today, I sit down with Daniel Atkins, the CEO of Wild Card trading cards!  We discuss the rise and fall of the original run in the 1990s and what led to their strong return here in 2021.  Check out what they have going on via Twitter @wildcardisback and at their website www.wildcardtradingcards.com. 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 t...

Lance Fischer from Onyx - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 134

September 28, 2021 10:50 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Today I welcome Lance Fischer from Onyx Authenticated! 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. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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: http...

Ryan Johnson (CardCollector2) & the Industry Summit! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 133

September 21, 2021 11:13 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

I 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! Sponsors of today’s episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! ...

What I Learned Running a Card Shop - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 132

September 14, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

I’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! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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....

Big Shep Returns! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 131

September 07, 2021 11:06 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Today, Tim Shepler (@bigshep79) returns to the show to discuss some of his recent collection pick ups, selling online and at shows, and how he approaches social media! Sponsors of the Show: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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...

The Fanatics News - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 130

August 31, 2021 11:02 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

After 70 years, Topps will be losing the exclusive MLB trading card license.  At the same time, Panini will be losing the rights to NBA and NFL cards. In this episode I share my thoughts and ideas on how me may see it play out. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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 Fanatic...

Eric Doty from Loupe - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 129

August 24, 2021 10:56 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

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: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @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 --- ...

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