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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Conversation with Joey Shiver aka Dub Mentality - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 28

March 27, 2020 11:45 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In this episode, I talk with Joey Shiver aka Dub Mentality about his start as a collector and a writer. He provides some fantastic insight on how to work to both develop your craft as well as getting exposure to the quality content you create! Take a listen and let me know what you think! Follow Joey on: His Blog Dubmentality.com Twitter @dubmentality or on Youtube Sponsors in this Episode: Starstock.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero...

2020 Goals and Financial Update - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 27

March 24, 2020 11:53 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

There is a lot of talk about the economic impacts we’re seeing in the card market. I thought I’d take a few minutes to share how my card sales, web traffic, and podcast trends have played out over the last few weeks. It will serve as somewhat of a baseline as we see how things develop over these coming weeks and months. Let me know what you think! Support the show by using these links from our sponsors: StarStock Ebay Amazon Sportlots Topps --- Support this podcast: https://podca...

A Conversation with Tanner Jones - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 26

March 20, 2020 14:12 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

I had a chance to talk with Collector, Author, and Podcaster Tanner Jones! We discuss writing, podcasting, focused collecting, and how he creates a self sustaining collection. We also cover how his faith influences his hobby. Tanner’s book Confessions of a Baseball Card Addict can be found in this link, and you can check out his podcast on Spotify by clicking here! I wrote a review of his book on the blog, and you can find that article here. Help support the show by visiting our sponsor...

Sports Card Comic Backs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 25

March 17, 2020 11:46 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

Topps created single panel cartoons on several sets throughout their history, and some of those cartoons are pretty darn entertaining. Some of the cards mentioned in this episode were discussed in this blog, and are listed below: 1963 Topps Jim O’Toole #70. 1962 Topps Don Zimmer #478 1970 Topps Paul Schaal 1970 Topps Steve Huntz 1970 Topps Billy Harris 1970 Topps card, Pedro Borbon 358 1959 Topps Don Rudolph (179) 1973 Joe Morgan (230) 1970 Topps Gary Wagner 1970 Topps card #349 ...

The Wax Pack with Brad Balukjian - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 24

March 13, 2020 11:27 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

A few years ago Brad Balukjian embarked on quite a journey. While sitting in the stadium at an Oakland A’s game, he found himself reminiscing about the players of his youth. He thought about opening packs of baseball cards, and the enjoyment that came from learning all he could about his cardboard heroes. That got him wondering where those players are now. So he tracked down a 30 year old pack of 1986 Topps Baseball Cards and set out on a cross country journey to find and interview each ...

On Demand Sets - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 23

March 10, 2020 11:15 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Over the last few years, we have seen a rise in On Demand sets from the manufacturer. These sets are typically either based on creating “real time” versions of cards celebrating key events, or cards available for a short term order window. There is no predetermined print run, the manufacturer makes exactly the number of cards that are ordered. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on these sets! These cards can be purchased from manufacturers here: Panini Instant Topps Now, Living Set,...

How I Sort Collections - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 22

March 06, 2020 11:38 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

One of questions I recently received was “How do you go about sorting these large collections you buy?” The answer really depends on a couple things. First of all, what is your end goal? How you sort is dependent on how you collect or how you sell. Do you sell on COMC, eBay Sportlots? Do you sell singles or primarily put together sets and player/team lots? Those are the types of things you need to be thinking about when coming up with a sorting strategy. For me, I sort into 6 main cat...

Quit Collecting Cards! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode

March 03, 2020 11:54 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB

Do you enjoy collecting cards? Do you find the hobby enjoyable or does it only add frustration? If it’s the latter, then maybe you should consider walking away. Just Quit! Let me know what you think of the episode by reaching out on Twitter @TheMikeSommer! I’d also love it if you checked out The Hobby Hotline! It’s a live call in show on Saturday mornings which is hosted by several of us Sports Card Podcasters. Check it out @hobbyhotline! Sponsors Mentioned During this Show: StarSto...

Nigel Eccles - Co-Founder of StarStock - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 20

February 28, 2020 12:03 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Today, I interview Nigel Eccles. He was the Co-Founder and former CEO of FanDuel, and now he is the Co-Founder of Starstock. We discuss how he sees them fitting in to the marketplace amongst the other great card platforms like eBay and COMC. He shares how his experience building FanDuel will translate to this new venture, and how growing the card market is one of his primary goals. Enjoy the show and let me know what you think in the comments below! Sponsors mentioned during this show: ...

Card Show Setup & Scott Spiezio Interview - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 19

February 25, 2020 12:23 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

I recently set up at a local card show, and 2x World Series Champion Scott Spiezio was there as an autograph guest. I had a chance to spend a few minutes chatting with him, and I’ve got that interview here for you in this episode. I also spend a few minutes discussing my show setup and what strategies have worked well for me at this local monthly show. Take a listen and let me know what you think! The show is available here directly on the site at the Podcast link at the top of the page,...

Topps 582 Montgomery Club - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 18

February 21, 2020 11:47 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

The Topps 582 Montgomery Club opened for membership in late 2018 and ran for the 2019 calendar year. It was offered again in 2020 with a few modifications. Read about the full year of 2019 Club releases in this series of posts. And then follow along with the 2020 products in this one! Please take a second to let me know what you think of the show and I’d really appreciate it if you told your friends! Partners Mentioned in this episode: Topps StarStock Ebay --- Support this podcast...

Live from Rotary - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 17

February 18, 2020 11:47 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

I had a chance to speak with a local Rotary Club about collecting sports cards. Many in the audience were unfamiliar in the hobby, so I decided to give both a brief history of cards and tell my own collecting story. The audio is a bit soft, but I thought some listeners may still enjoy hearing the talk to a “non-traditional” card audience. Let me know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/support

Submitting Cards to COMC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 16

February 14, 2020 11:47 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

This is the third episode in a series about buying and selling on COMC. Once time constraints required me to find a new way to scale my card sales, I began submitting cards to COMC. Things to Consider for some quick wins: 1) Identify cards to submit that can be listed for $1-$20 on the site and still be the lowest listed. 2) Start by sending 100-200 cards so that the upfront processing cost is manageable and sales from the first submission can be used to cover the cost of future submissi...

Flipping on COMC - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 15

February 11, 2020 11:59 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

This is the second episode in a series about buying and selling on COMC. Flipping is how I got started on the site, and I share several of the strategies I used to build up my store credit! Things to Consider for some quick wins: 1) Change your account to “Advanced Reseller Mode” 2) Try to find cards that will give you a 2-3x return while still being the lowest priced on the site. 3) Filter search results by “Recently Added” or “Lowest Price”. Listen to hear some additional strategies ...

Buying on COMC w/James Good - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 14

February 07, 2020 12:26 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Today, we start a series about buying and selling on COMC. First up is buying, and I can’t think of a better way to start than with an interview with COMC’s own, James Good! Take a listen and let me know what you think! Contact Info: COMC.com COMC Blog COMC Twitter @checkoutmycards James Good's Twitter @rungoodlife WaxPackHero review of COMC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/support

Monthly Financial Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 13

February 04, 2020 11:53 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

This podcast discusses both the hobby and business sides of collecting. In Episode 13, I thought I’d take a few minutes to discuss the business side! Listen as I breakdown the sources of revenue and whether or not I’m happy with the results. I also cover aspects of my expenses for the month and what the net result is! My “self-sustaining” goal was accomplished for the month, but you’ll have to listen to hear the details! Please take a second to subscribe, rate, and review on your podca...

7-Eleven Slurpee Baseball Discs - WaxPackHero Episode 12

January 31, 2020 11:36 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

I love these promo cards. Here is the definitive guide to 7-Eleven Cards including checklists to all the sets over the years! Also, in the show I mention using 16 pocket pages to store and display the coins, but I wanted to mention there are actually 20 pocket pages that work even better! Links to show for the sets and supplies: 7-Eleven sets 20 Pocket Pages Don’t forget to subscribe to the pod, rate and review on you app of choice, and help spread the word! If you’d like to sponsor t...

Tips for the New & Returning Collector - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 11

January 28, 2020 11:45 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB

I share a few things I learned while returning to the hobby after a 20 year hiatus. If this is you, then take a listen and let me know what you think! If you are a hobby vet, then maybe you can share this episode with some other collectors you know who are just getting their feet wet. 1) Narrow Your Focus 2) Buy and Sell Cards to Help Offset Your Cost 3) Get Connected to Other Collectors I think these things can make the hobby more enjoyable for new collectors, those returning, and eve...

Save on Shipping! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 10

January 24, 2020 11:58 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Minimizing your shipping costs is critical for maintaining a self-sustaining hobby. In this episode I discuss some strategies to save money on postage. 1) Use the right packaging 2) Print your own labels - You can save a ton by printing your own postage labels on eBay or Paypal. 3) Equipment and Supplies Here’s what I use! Label Printer Dymo Refil Labels Bubble Mailers USPS boxes and mailers Don’t forget to subscribe to the pod, rate and review on you app of choice, and help sprea...

Where to Buy Large Collections - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 9

January 21, 2020 11:35 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

I discuss my three main sources for large lots of base and inserts. 1) Local box and case breakers 2) eBay 3) Blowout Forums Don’t forget to subscribe to the pod, rate and review on you app of choice, and help spread the word! If you’d like to sponsor the show, reach out at [email protected]. I’d love to chat! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/support

Interview with Ryan Tedards - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 8

January 17, 2020 11:51 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, I interview Ryan Tedards (@SportsCardNews) about his background as an entrepreneur and the decision he made to take on the "heel" character as his online persona. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waxpackhero/support

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