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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!

 
 

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

Michael Sommer December 21, 2021

In today’s episode Fleer Pro-Visions artist Terry Smith joins me.

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In Podcast Tags Terry Smith, Fleer Pro-Visions
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Sportlots Revisited - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 145

Michael Sommer December 14, 2021

In this episode I share how I use Sportlots to sell a lot of my base and insert card inventory.

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In Podcast Tags Sportlots, Selling Cards Online, Base Cards
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Wrestling Cards with David Peck - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 144

Michael Sommer December 7, 2021

Today, I’m joined by David Peck (@Dpeck100), one of the premier wrestling card collectors in the hobby.

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In Podcast Tags David Peck, dpeck100, 1982 Wrestling All-Stars
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Jacob Burris and the Sports Card Second - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 143

Michael Sommer November 30, 2021

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.

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In Podcast Tags Jacob Burris, Sports Card Second
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Are Sports Cards Cool Again? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 142

Michael Sommer November 23, 2021

A roundtable discussion on Josh Luber’s white paper with shop owner Rex Gotcher from The Sports Card Shop @MOCO and avid collector Nick Martin.

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In Podcast Tags Fanatics, Josh Luber, Sports Cards are Cool Again
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Tyler Schmitt from Card Talk - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 141

Michael Sommer November 16, 2021

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.

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In Podcast Tags 137PM, Tyler Schmitt, Card Talk Pod
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Jeremy Lee from Sports Cards Live - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 140

Michael Sommer November 9, 2021

Today I welcome Jeremy Lee, the host of Sports Cards Live! We discuss his collecting background and the approach he takes with his show!

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In Podcast Tags Jeremy Lee, Sports Cards Live, PWCC, Content Creation
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Cody Schmidt from the Singles Club - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 139

Michael Sommer November 2, 2021

Today, I welcome one of the men behind the Singles Club! 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!

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In Podcast Tags Singles Club, The National, Cody Schmidt
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Janyce Mabra from TriStar - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 138

Michael Sommer October 26, 2021

Janyce Mabra has worked in the hobby since the 90s and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the conversation. She shares her perspective on the contributions women have made through the years.

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In Podcast Tags Women in the Hobby, TriStar, Janyce Mabra
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1980-81 Topps Basketball - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 137

Michael Sommer October 19, 2021

Today I break down the 1980-81 Topps Basketball set and lay out my process for completing the set!

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In Podcast Tags 1980-81 Topps Basketball, Magic Johnson Rookie, Larry Bird Rookie
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What is a Collectible?

Michael Sommer October 12, 2021

Today I spend a few minutes discussing what makes something collectible.

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In Podcast Tags Collectable, Collectible, NFT
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Lance Fischer from Onyx - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 134

Michael Sommer September 28, 2021

Today, Lance Fischer and I discuss the history of Onyx, the role his company plays in the industry and how he sees NIL impacting the future of trading cards.

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In Podcast Tags Onyx, Onyx Authenticated, Lance Fischer
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Ryan Johnson (CardCollector2) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 133

Michael Sommer September 21, 2021

I caught up with Ryan Johnson (@cardcollector2) at the 2021 Industry Summit and I share some other takeaways from the event!

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In Podcast Tags Industry Summit, Panini, Ryan Johnson, CardCollector2
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What I Learned Running a Card Shop - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 132

Michael Sommer September 14, 2021

I’ve learned a lot in my first year running a card shop.

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In Podcast Tags Running a Card Shop
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Big Shep Returns! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 131

Michael Sommer September 7, 2021

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!

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In Podcast Tags Big Shep, Tim Shepler
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The Fanatics News - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 130

Michael Sommer August 31, 2021

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.

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In Podcast Tags Fantatics, Topps, Panini America
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Eric Doty from Loupe - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 129

Michael Sommer August 24, 2021

Today, Loupe Founder and CEO Eric Doty returns to the show to discuss how the last several months have gone at Loupe.

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In Podcast Tags The Loupe App, Eric Doty
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Tony Bianchini from CardArt.com - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 128

Michael Sommer August 17, 2021

Today, Tony Bianchini shares more about CardArt.com and how he helps promote the work of artists who create sports art!

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In Podcast Tags Tony Bianchini, Blake Jamieson, CardArt.com, Sports Art
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COMC Strategies with Dr. Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 127

Michael Sommer August 10, 2021

In 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!

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In Podcast Tags COMC, Selling on COMC, Buying on COMC, Dr. James Beckett
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The National Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 126

Michael Sommer August 3, 2021

The 2021 National 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!

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In Podcast Tags Dr. James Beckett, Ty Dillon, Tim Virgilio, Signatures for Soldiers, One Million Cubs
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