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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!

It’s available below directly on the site, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and TuneIn!  Check it out, let me know what you think, and tell your friends!

 
 

I Tried Live Selling?

Michael Sommer April 5, 2025

In this episode I discuss my attempt at Live Selling on DibDitCards.com and how my first few shows went!

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In Podcast Tags Live Selling, District, Dibditcard.com, American Arbitrage
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Barry Sanders: Then and Now

Michael Sommer March 1, 2025

In this episode I discuss two recent collection purchases and the top 20 Barry Sanders cards from 1998.

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College Cards, HOF Autos, and Value Boxes, Oh My!

Michael Sommer January 29, 2025

I discuss some recent cards I purchased of players in their college uniforms. I also rediscovered some on card HOF autos in my collection and I also shared about some of the recent value box finds I had at a local LCS.

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In Podcast Tags Value Boxes, HOF Autos, College Uniform Cards
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This Chapter is Over

Michael Sommer December 31, 2024

In this episode I discuss some changes to the podcast. This will be the last “weekly” release of the podcast.

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Random Hobby Thoughts in December

Michael Sommer December 24, 2024

Today I share some of the hobby thoughts on my mind. I discuss a recent collection I purchased, the eBay 2024 Collectibles report, and what this last year has been like after shutting down the physical shop at the end of 2023.

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In Podcast Tags Random Hobby Thoughts
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Collectibles on SI.com with Danny Black

Michael Sommer December 17, 2024

Today Danny Black comes back onto the show to discuss his role with SI.com/collectibles.

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In Podcast Tags SI.com, Danny Black, Hobby News Daily
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What Sold on eBay: December Edition

Michael Sommer December 10, 2024

I share what sold in my eBay store over the last week. From junk wax era to vintage, basketball to racing, cards to toys, there is a lot of everything going out of the store!

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In Podcast Tags eBay Sales
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My Thoughts on Grading - WaxPackHero Greatest Hits

Michael Sommer December 3, 2024

The grading episode is the most downloaded episode in the podcast’s five year history. At the end of the episode, I share how my thoughts have changed over the last four years.

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In Podcast Tags Sports Card Grading
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Adam Gellman Returns to Discuss the End of Panini WWE

Michael Sommer November 26, 2024

The Panini Era of WWE wrestling cards is coming to a close and Adam Gellman returns to the show to discuss.

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In Podcast Tags Adam Gellman, Wrestling Cards
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Cards Prices are Falling, Burnout, and Norman Smiley

Michael Sommer November 19, 2024

I’ve had some random hobby thoughts on my mind so I thought I’d hit on several topics this week.

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In Podcast Tags Hobby Burnout, Norman Smiley, Si.com
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More Upper Deck Product Reviews

Michael Sommer November 12, 2024

I had a chance to open some Upper Deck Allure and O-Pee-Chee Platinum. I thought I’d talk a little bit about what I found in the boxes and my thoughts on the two products.

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In Podcast Tags Upper Deck Hockey, 2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Platinum, 2023-24 Upper Deck Allure
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Terry Smith and Fleer Pro Visions: WaxPackHero Greatest Hits

Michael Sommer November 5, 2024

Today, we go back and look at the conversation I had with Terry Smith. He was the artist behind the Fleer Pro-Vision insert cards in the 90s!

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In Podcast Tags Terry Smith, Fleer Pro-Visions
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How I Use Sportlots

Michael Sommer October 29, 2024

In this episode I take some time to discuss how I use Sportlots.com. Hopefully you can get some value hearing how I buy and sell there!

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In Podcast Tags Sportlots, Self Sustaining Hobby
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WNBA Legend Candace Parker Talks Basketball Cards

Michael Sommer October 22, 2024

I had the opportunity to sit down with WNBA legend Candace Parker to talk basketball cards!

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In Podcast Tags Candace Parker, WNBA, eBay Auction, eBay Auction Event, GameTime Gets
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Random Hobby Thoughts

Michael Sommer October 15, 2024

This week I left Garage Band open on my Mac and hit record throughout the week as I had random thoughts about the hobby. I cover a variety of different topics that were on my mind!

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In Podcast Tags Random Hobby Thoughts, Topps Now, Nostalgia, Panini Prizm
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Clicking That Unsubscribe Button

Michael Sommer October 8, 2024

Sometimes hobby content can be too much. I found that after I started clicking the unsubscribe button, I started to feel better about the hobby.

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In Podcast Tags Hobby News Daily, Unsubscribe
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Refs in the Back: WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute Greatest Hits

Michael Sommer October 1, 2024

For this month’s greatest hits episode @refsintheback joins me to discuss his collection full of basketball cards with referees in the background!

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In Podcast Tags RefsInTheBack, Basketball Cards, Super Collector
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What Sold Last Week on eBay - September Edition

Michael Sommer September 24, 2024

A mix of toys, cards, clothes and other items went out the door and a pile of cash went in the bank account!

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Building a Community of Collectors with Ivan Lovegren

Michael Sommer September 17, 2024

Ivan, aka @watchthebreaks shares how the District platform is unique by helping marketplace owners build a community of collectors.

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In Podcast Tags Dibdit, District, Ivan Lovegren, @WatchTheBreaks
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Ivan Lovegren Returns!

Michael Sommer September 10, 2024

Ivan Lovegren aka @watchthebreaks returns to the show to discuss what he’s been up to over the last couple years. He also shares his perspective on the Fanaticsfest event in New York after getting a chance to attend in person.

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