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
Tony Bianchini from CardArt.com - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 128
August 17, 2021 11:17 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe 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. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles 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! Top...
COMC Strategies with Dr. Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 127
August 10, 2021 11:28 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn 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! 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....
The National Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 126
August 03, 2021 11:12 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThe 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention is in the books, and what a week it was. I had a chance to talk with several individuals throughout the week, and those conversations make up today’s show! I spoke with Tim Virgilio from the National’s lead charity partner Signatures for Soldiers about their mission. Dr. Beckett has been to every National, and we discuss how this show compared to previous events. Beau Thompson from the One Million Cubs Project gave an update on his journey to ...
John Newman from Sports Card Nation - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 125
July 27, 2021 11:16 - 50 minutes - 46 MBJohn Newman of the Sports Card Nation Podcast has been one of the most consistent and creative members of the podcasting community since joining the fray a few years ago. He hosts his anchor show in addition to Hobby Quick Hits and Roughing the Passer. In addition, he is one of the revolving hosts on the Hobby Hotline. In this episode we discuss content creation, balancing the hobby and business sides of collecting, and of course, the National! Follow John on Twitter @SportsCardNati1 and ...
Conversation with Ray Schulte - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 124
July 20, 2021 10:52 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBToday, Ray Schulte from the National Sports Collectors Convention joins me to discuss the upcoming event! 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 ...
Tips for Attending the National - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 123
July 13, 2021 11:39 - 16 minutes - 15 MBToday I cover some of my best tips for attending the National Sports Collectors Convention! It is based on this blog article I put together. Check it out and let me know what other tips you have in the comments below! Sponsors of this episode: 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 --...
Mailbag! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 122
July 06, 2021 11:21 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode I answer a variety of questions from listeners! We touch on my PC, strategies for selling low end cards, pricing and negotiation, what I’ll be looking for at the National, and more! Sponsors of this Episode: 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 podc...
A Conversation with COMC CEO Tim Getsch! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 121
June 29, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBCOMC CEO Tim Getsch joins me to discuss the actions taken to address backlogs the company has seen due to the unprecedented growth over the last year. Please check out Tim's interview with Jeremy Lee on Sports Card Live to hear the background on what caused the issues. Sponsors of this Episode: 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 Sp...
An Upper Deck Showdown! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 120
June 22, 2021 11:03 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn 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 ...
A Conversation with Those Back Pages - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 119
June 15, 2021 11:25 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBToday I welcome Eric who may be better known as Those Back Pages online! We discuss his background, what he likes to collect, his thoughts on the National, and why he feels everyone should start creating sports card content to tell their story! Follow Eric on Twitter and on YouTube! Sponsors of Today’s Episode: 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 suppli...
Talking Hockey Cards with Ken Capell - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 118
June 08, 2021 10:52 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBToday, I talk with hockey card collector Ken Capell. We discuss his collecting background, what his current hobby focus is, and he shares his love for Toronto’s Sports Card Expo! 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://podcas...
1993 Cardtoons - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 117
June 01, 2021 11:02 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBToday I cover 1993 Cardtoons, an often overlooked set from the junk wax era. You can see some examples of these cards in the blog write-up I did. 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/waxpack...
Panini's D.J. Kazmierczak - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 116
May 25, 2021 11:22 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBPanini’s D.J. Kazmierczak returns to the show to join me for a conversation. We discuss the current retail situation, direct to consumer programs, UFC, and Panini’s plans for the National Sports Collectors Convention! We end the discussions with a round of four questions I received from one of my 8 year old listeners! 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...
What I'm Collecting Right Now - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 115
May 18, 2021 10:58 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBToday, I share what my collecting focus has been over the last few months. I felt myself starting to get a bit burnt out with the hobby. However, as I thought about it, I realized that I was actually getting burnt out on the negativity and complaining we often see on social media. There were several things I was still having a ton of fun collecting, and the buying and selling side was continuing to go well. So I thought I’d spend a few minutes sharing how I changed my focus and the types...
Adam Gray on Balance, Grading, and Questionable Consigners - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 114
May 11, 2021 10:51 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBAdam Gray returns for part two of our conversation where we start with a discussion about finding balance between our hobby activities and the rest of our commitments. We then dig into the current hobby infatuation with grading, and we finish it off with some thoughts on the consignment companies with less than stellar reputations. How do you balance holding them accountable for their bad actions while at the same time recognizing they represent a small number of their overall transaction...
Adam Gray "The Basketball Card Fanatic" (Part 1) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 113
May 04, 2021 10:31 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAdam Gray aka thereal27guy on Instagram and @the27guy on Twitter is today’s guest. He started the first basketball card podcast, and last year he started a new basketball card magazine! In the first part of this two part series, we discuss his background and why he started the podcast and eventually the magazine. You can follow Adam on Instagram and on Twitter. If you are interested in checking out the magazine, learn more about the options available by emailing basketballcardfanatic@gma...
Underdog is Expanding! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 112
April 27, 2021 11:19 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBScott from the team at Underdog Collectibles joins me to discuss how their business has grown over the last year and how they are planning to expand by opening up a brick and mortar shop! There are multiple strategies a shop can use to be successful, and we’ve covered a couple of them over the last few weeks. Hopefully, you’ve been able to pull a couple of nuggets out that will be helpful in your card endeavors. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card S...
The Sports Card Shop at MOCO - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 111
April 20, 2021 11:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBToday, Rex Gotcher from the Sports Card Shop at MOCO joins me for a great discussion about how he and his family decided to open a brand new Local Card Shop in Michigan. Rex shares the thought process behind the shop, the strategy they use to acquire inventory, and also how they continue to adapt their approach to selling product. Sponsors of This Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for som...
Matt Sammon from the Wax Ecstatic Podcast - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 110
April 13, 2021 11:04 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday I welcome fellow sports card podcaster Matt Sammon to the show. Matt is the host of the Wax Ecstatic podcast where he celebrates a variety of sets from the 50s-90s. We discuss the origins of the show, how it has changed over time, and why he has such an affinity for the cards and players from the past. You can find the Wax Ecstatic podcast at this link, and you can follow Matt on Twitter at his handle @WaxandGumStains. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles You...
The Rise of On-Demand Sets - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 109
April 06, 2021 10:51 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBOver the last few years, we’ve seen more and more on-demand products released by the card manufacturers. Panini, Topps, and Leaf all have their own versions of these products, and I’ve begun experimenting with them as a resale strategy in early 2021. Today, I share which products I’ve been testing, and I cover what seems to be working and what isn’t gaining steam. If you want to learn more about the sets I’ve been buying you can check out my blog posts which give a run down of each alon...
A Beckett Baseball Rewind - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 108
March 30, 2021 11:26 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this Episode, I dug out a few old issues of Beckett Baseball Monthly to see what the hobby world was like back when I was in high school during the 90s. Sit back and enjoy the walk down memory lane. After you’re done, reach out and let me know what your collecting memories are from that era! Sponsors of this episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles 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....
Collectable CEO Ezra Levine - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 107
March 23, 2021 11:07 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBToday we talk with the Collectable CEO Ezra Levine! His company takes iconic high value cards and provides fractional ownership opportunities to collectors. It’s an entirely new way to participate in the hobby. We discuss his background, the origin of Collectable, how you buy and sell your fractional shares, and more! If you want to dig deeper, check them out at Collectable.com. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the follow...
1972-73 Topps Basketball - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 106
March 16, 2021 11:32 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe 1972-73 Topps set has become my favorite vintage basketballs set . In this episode, I break down the set and tell the story of how I came across a large lot of these and have been working to track down the remaining cards I need to complete my set. Here is a link to the blog post where I covered the set if you want to see more! Sponsors of this episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for s...
Greg Larson: Author of Clubbie - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 105
March 09, 2021 12:01 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBToday I welcome author Greg Larson! He recently released Clubbie: A Minor League Baseball Memoir. Greg recaps the two seasons he spent as the clubhouse attendant for the the Aberdeen IronBirds. He takes us behind the scenes to see what minor league life is like for the players, coaches, and stadium staff. We discuss his experience, the impact those two seasons had on his relationships, as well as how those two seasons influenced his view of baseball today. Check it the interview and the...
Chris Carlin from Upper Deck - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 104
March 02, 2021 11:56 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday, Chris Carlin from Upper Deck joins me! Chris has spent his entire career at Upper Deck and has worked with the Customer Service, Social Media, and Marketing teams as well as a few others! We discuss his background, the current trading card market, the Upper Deck ePack partnership with COMC, and his approach to customer service. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market fo...
NASCARD Radio - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 103
February 23, 2021 12:10 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBToday we’re talking Racing Cards! I welcome Val Marz(@nascardradio) and Jason Dean Martin (@jasondeanmartin) to discuss their NASCARD Radio show, the start of the 2021 Racing Season, 2021 Donruss, and the recent rise in value of racing cards. Check out the NASCARD Radio podcast or the website Nascard Radio.com Sponsors of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or suppli...
Set Building on COMC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 102
February 16, 2021 12:04 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBToday I discuss a unique set building project I went after. I built a complete Upper Deck Hockey relic set completely through purchases on COMC! I wrote a guest blog on COMC which covered the same topic, and you can find that post here! The set I built was the 2019-20 Upper Deck Series 2 Rookie Materials set. It contained 40 cards and since it has several scarcity tiers, it proved to be a bit of a challenge to complete. I had to have some patience and do a bit of hunting to get it done!...
Paul Jennis and Topps Game Within the Game - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 101
February 09, 2021 11:49 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn Early 2020, Topps partnered with artist Paul Jennis to launch a new product on Topps.com. It would be called Game Within the Game, and it would feature a card based on an original oil painting from Jennis. In today’s Episode I welcome Paul to the show to discuss how the partnership came about, what he has learned about himself along the way, and he even shares several of the upcoming subjects of this year’s cards! Learn more about the project and follow along with the photo checklist an...
Loupe App CEO Eric Doty - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 100
February 02, 2021 11:45 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday, I welcome Eric Doty. Eric is the founder and CEO of the Loupe App which is striving to ease the process of connecting sports card breakers and customers. We discuss his background in the hobby, the process of getting a start up off the ground, and where he sees the market headed! Take a listen and let me know what you think! Sponsors of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for s...
December Financial Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 99
January 26, 2021 12:05 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBOccasionally I take an episode to recap a month in WaxPackHero operations. My main goal in opening up and sharing my results is to provide an example of what is possible for someone who starts small, builds slowly over time, and is only working the business side of cards on a part time basis. In this episode I recap my financial results for December. I’ll break down online sales, in shop sales, and revenue generated from affiliate relationships and sponsorships. In addition, I’ll discuss...
Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 98
January 19, 2021 12:04 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBKyle from the Wax Museum Podcast joins me for a conversation about basketball cards, his educational goal of the podcast, and his dream podcast sponsor! Find Kyle on Twitter @waxmuseumpc and you can find his podcast on his landing page. Sponsors of this episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles 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...
My Goals for 2021 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 97
January 12, 2021 11:49 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBFor the last few years I have set hobby related goals. They give me something to shoot for so I stay focused and intentional. They allow me to focus on creating action plans to achieve them which I find fun. In this episode I recap my 2020 results and outline my plan for 2021! My goals for 2021 include: 1) Complete the 1968 Topps Set 2) Acquire Four 2021 Base Sets 3) Make a Profit and Increase Inventory on the WaxPackHero side 4) Create 400 pieces of Content 5) Grow Followers and Tr...
StarStock CEO Scott Greenberg - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 96
January 05, 2021 12:34 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBStarStock launched as an online marketplace in the Spring of 2020. I had previously interviewed Co-Founder Nigel Eccles prior to the site’s launch on Episode 20. They had been a sponsor of the show for several months in 2020, and I have actively bought and sold cards on their platform. A couple months after launch, I did an episode reviewing the site and providing the pros and cons of what I observed. They continue to listen to customer feedback and make incremental improvements, and I ...
My Thoughts on Grading Sports Cards - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 95
December 29, 2020 12:16 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIt’s time for me to finally share my full thoughts on Grading Sports cards. There are benefits to getting your cards graded, and in the current market the selling prices for top graded cards from PSA, SGC, and BGS definitely sell for more than raw cards. However, there are also drawbacks, risks, and other considerations collectors should consider when either submitting or buying raw cards. In this episode I go into more detail about the pros, cons, and other considerations hobbyists shoul...
Leaf CEO Brian Gray - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 94
December 22, 2020 13:17 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBToday, Leaf CEO Brian Gray joins me to discuss a variety of hobby topics. We cover his hobby background, the growth of both Leaf and the industry over the last few years, what it is like to operate without a league license, and we even hit on some of the things he’s learned from his competitors. I appreciate Brian’s candor and I think there are insights to be gained in this episode! Thanks for listening, and I’d love to know what you think. Sponsor of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles...
So You Want to Own A Hobby Company? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 93
December 15, 2020 12:45 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBA couple weeks ago I asked the Twitter universe a fun question via a poll. I asked which of these hobby companies you would want to own and why: Card Manufacturer, Ultra Pro, Beckett, PSA. The responses were quite interesting, so I decided to break them down in a podcast episode. I didn’t want to do it by myself, so I invited Iven (@watchthebreaks) Lovegren onto the show to share his perspective as well. We discuss the pros and cons of each of the options and how the responses may change...
Conversation with Jesse Carey - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 92
December 08, 2020 11:43 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOver the last couple years we have seen a ton of people who collected as kids return to the hobby. However, there is also a segment who think fondly of their time collecting in their youth, but have not yet joined us again as an adult. Today I am joined by one of those individuals. Jesse Carey is a journalist, podcaster, and an avid sports fan. As you’ll hear in the interview, Jesse has great memories of his childhood collection, but has not yet returned to the hobby. We discuss his fav...
Shipping Strategy Refresher - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 91
December 01, 2020 12:34 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThere are ways to ship packages of sports cards that are expensive, or there are ways to ship packages at a very reasonable cost. If you ship any sports cards worth more than $10, or if you have packages that weigh over 1 pound, then you need to ship via 1st class package or priority. In today’s episode I share how I do that in a cost effective manner so the cards arrive safely at the lowest possible cost. Here are some links to the materials and equipment I use. Label Printer Dymo Refi...
Conversation with Ben Caraher - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 90
November 24, 2020 12:35 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBToday, card artist Ben Caraher of sportscardmosaics.com joins me for a conversation about his background, his process for cutting cards to make a bigger card, and how the increase in the popularity of sports art has impacted his passion. Follow him on Twitter @card_mosaics and check out his work at sportscardmosaics.com! Sponsor of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com...
Topps Subscription Programs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 89
November 17, 2020 12:21 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe Topps Subscription Programs have proven to be fantastic products for both collectors and Topps. In today’s episode, I discuss my experience with the second year of the 582 Montgomery Club as well as the first year of the brand new Topps Future Stars Club. You can read my article on the Montgomery Club as well as the Future Stars Club if you want to go into even more detail! Sponsor of this episode: Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following links if y...
Talking Panini with D.J. Kazmierczak - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 88
November 10, 2020 11:46 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBToday, D.J. Kazmierczak joins me. D.J. is the VP of Sales and Product Development for Panini America and has an extensive background in the hobby that spans multiple decades. We discuss Panini’s Product Lifecycles, Retail and Hobby distribution, supply and demand, and Panini’s direct to consumer offerings. You can follow D.J. on Twitter @DJKAZMIERCZAK. Sponsor of This Episode: Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for ...
More eBay Selling Tips - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 87
November 03, 2020 11:49 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBeBay continues to be one of the most popular places to buy and sell cards. Depending on what you sell, it may take different approaches to optimize your results. In this episode, I respond to listener questions about how I go about listing and describing my cards, and I cover some of the other selling options I use for my listings. Sponsor of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies...
Wrestling Cards with Zhan Mourning - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 86
October 27, 2020 10:33 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn my efforts to broaden our understanding of the hobby, I am bringing on a guest to discuss an often overlooked niche. Wrestling Cards Zhan Mourning has a YouTube channel where he discusses both new and old wrestling releases, and he comes on this episode to share some of that knowledge with us. I enjoyed it enough to start picking up a couple cards of my own! You can follow Zhan on Twitter @Zhanmourning and you can check out his YouTube channel here. Enjoy. You can also support the ...
Donruss Oddballs from the 1980's - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 85
October 20, 2020 10:58 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn addition to the annual flagship releases, Donruss put out a variety of “oddball” products in the early to mid 80’s. I have previously covered the Donruss Action All-Stars. In this episode I cover the 1983 Donruss Hall of Fame Heroes set, the 1984 Donruss Champions set, and the Donruss Highlights box sets that were released from 1985-1987. Thanks for listening! Affiliate Sponsors: You can support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies...
A Conversation with Blake Jamieson - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 84
October 13, 2020 11:10 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBTopps Project 2020 has been one of the biggest hobby stories this year, and Blake Jamieson has been one of the most engaging artists in the project. I sat down with him to discuss the evolution of the cards he has produced so far. We also dig into his approach to both fan interaction and spin off products like cardart.com which expand his reach well beyond the project itself. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeJamieson and on his YouTube channel as well. You can support the show by using the ...
Talking Vintage with Mike Moynihan (Baseball Collector) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 83
October 06, 2020 11:50 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday, I invite Mike Moynihan, the Baseball Collector, onto the show to talk vintage. We learn about his background, his move from having a player focused pc to a vintage PC, and a variety of other topics! If you want to add another vintage resource, you need to listen to Mike! Find him on YouTube on the Bench Clear Media channel, and check out his Vintage Focused Podcast “The Golden Age of Cardboard”. You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market fo...
Soccer Cards Rock with Vince Massara - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 82
October 02, 2020 10:45 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe soccer market has exploded over the last 12 months and I wanted to bring on someone who has a deeper background on the cards than I do. Vince Masara is an Australian podcaster and blogger who focuses on soccer cards and stickers! We discuss his background, what it is like collecting in Australia, and he gives us a primer on some of the basics of the soccer market if you want to begin your education! Follow along with Vince at sportscardsrock.com, and check out his podcast Soccer Card...
Topps Project 2020 Update - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 81
September 29, 2020 10:47 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIt’s been about four months since I covered Topps Project 2020. A lot has changed over that time and the project continues to be the hobby version of a “Harvard Business Case Study”! Check out my thoughts on how the project has developed, my own experience buying, selling, and collecting these cards, and what I’m looking to see over the final few months. Check out my full review of the set with photo checklists organized by Artist and Player. It also has a listing of historical prices t...
Super Collecting Twins with Stephan Loeffler - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 80
September 25, 2020 11:02 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBStephan Loeffler is one of the three co-hosts of the About the Cards show. He’s also a Minnesota Twins super collector! We talk about his collecting background, where his encyclopedic knowledge about cards comes from, and his Twins Super Collection! Follow Steph on Twitter @junkwaxtwins and check out their About the Cards show on Youtube! Sponsor of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the market for some cards or ...
Preparing for the Unexpected - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 79
September 22, 2020 10:44 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBWe all run into challenging situations in our lives. How we respond to them, and what we learn from them determine if those roadblocks pull us down or if they will make us stronger. Today, I wanted to spend some time discussing how the worst year of my life challenged me to think differently about the future. Hopefully, you’ll find some value in the conversation. Sponsor of this Episode: Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following links if you are in the ...