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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!

 
 

Brad Askew Collects Eddie Murray - WaxPackHero Podcast 187

Michael Sommer October 4, 2022

Brad Askew joins me to discuss his collection of Eddie Murray cards!

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In Podcast Tags Brad Askew, Eddie Murray, Supercollector
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Brett McGrath from Stacking Slabs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 186

Michael Sommer September 27, 2022

Brett McGrath (@StackingSlabs) from the Stacking Slabs podcast joins me to discuss how his approach to collecting has evolved during that time.

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In Podcast Tags Brett McGrath, Stacking Slabs, Hobby Evolution
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Story Time with Kris Bryant and Jim McMahon - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 185

Michael Sommer September 20, 2022

In today’s episode I share the story behind how I obtained a couple of my favorite cards.

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In Podcast Tags Story Time, Kris Bryant, Jim McMahon
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Wresting Trading Cards TV with Tony Vela - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 184

Michael Sommer September 13, 2022

In today’s episode I share an interview I did with Tony Vela from wrestlingtradingcards.com. He interviewed me about my history with collecting and my growing interest in collecting wrestling cards!

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In Podcast Tags Wrestling Cards, Tony Vela, WrestlingTradingCards.com
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3,000 Sealed Packs with Joe Tocco - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 183

Michael Sommer September 6, 2022

Today I welcome Joe Tocco who has built a collection with about 3,000 sealed packs of cards!

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In Podcast Tags Joe Tocco, Sealed Wax Packs, PreWar, Vintage
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Mailbag! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 182

Michael Sommer August 30, 2022

Today I answer some questions which have come in over the last couple weeks.

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In Podcast Tags Mailbag, Listener questions
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Jack Mayes from Cardboard Gold - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 181

Michael Sommer August 23, 2022

Today I welcome Jack Mayes from Cardboard Gold. We discuss his experience running a supply manufacturer from the Junk Wax Era through the recent hobby boom.

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In Podcast Tags Jack Mayes, Cardboard Gold, Supplies
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Rickey Henderson Super Collector Kent Corser - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 180

Michael Sommer August 16, 2022

Ricky Henderson Super Collector Kent Corser joins me to discuss all the cards and memorabilia he’s been able to acquire!

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In Podcast Tags Kent Corser, Rickey Henderson, Supercollector
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John Newman's National Recap - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 179

Michael Sommer August 9, 2022

Today, John Newman joins me to share his first hand perspective on The National. He had a chance to attend multiple days of the show as well as several extracurricular events.

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In Podcast Tags John Newman, The National
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Let's Talk New Upper Deck Hockey! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 178

Michael Sommer August 2, 2022

Today I discuss the boxes of 2020-21 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection and 2020-21 Upper Deck Stature I had a chance to open.

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In Podcast Tags Upper Deck Hockey, Upper Deck Ultimate Collection, Upper Deck Stature
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Zhan Mourning from Wrestling with Cards - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 177

Michael Sommer July 29, 2022

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.

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In Podcast Tags Wrestling Cards, Zhan Mourning
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Josh Johnson from Card Ladder - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 176

Michael Sommer July 19, 2022

Today, Josh Johnson from Cardboard Chronicles and Card Ladder joined me for a conversation about his collecting evolution and why he loves collecting cardboard!

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In Podcast Tags Card Ladder, Josh Johnson, Cardboard Chronicles
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What is the Topps 582 Montgomery Club? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 175

Michael Sommer July 12, 2022

Today we talk about the history of the Topps 582 Montgomery Club and what has become the biggest benefit of being a member.

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In Podcast Tags Topps 582 Montgomery Club
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Royals Super Collector Ian Badeer - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 174

Michael Sommer July 5, 2022

Ian Badeer joins me to discuss his super collections of Kansas City Royals, Jermaine Dye, Alex Gordon, and Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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In Podcast Tags Ian Badeer, Kansas City Royals, Nebraska Cornhuskers, ALex Gordon, Jermaine Dye
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Does It Take Money To Make Money - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 173

Michael Sommer June 29, 2022

Does it really take money to make money?

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In Podcast Tags Side Hustle, Self Sustaining Hobby
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Ty Wilson from Chasing Cardboard - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 172

Michael Sommer June 21, 2022

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.

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In Podcast Tags Bench Clear Media, Ty Wilson, Breaker Culture, Chasing Cardboard
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Chris McGill from Card Ladder - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 171

Michael Sommer June 14, 2022

Chris McGill and I 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!

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In Podcast Tags Chris McGill, Chris_HOJ, Card Ladder
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Buying and Selling Large Collections - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 170

Michael Sommer June 7, 2022

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.

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In Podcast Tags Selling Cards Online, Buying Collections, COMC, Sportlots, eBay, Facebook Marketplace
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Author Dan Good discusses Ken Caminiti - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 169

Michael Sommer May 31, 2022

Author Dan Good joins me to discuss his new book covering the life of Ken Caminiti.

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In Podcast Tags Dan Good, Ken Caminiti, Playing Through the Pain, Book Review
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Does Integrity Matter Anymore? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 168

Michael Sommer May 24, 2022

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.

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In Podcast Tags Josh Luber, Backyard Breaks, Scammers, Integrity
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