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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!

 
 

Topps Subscription Programs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 89

Michael Sommer November 17, 2020

The Topps Subscription Programs have proven to be fantastic products for both collectors and Topps.

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In Podcast Tags Topps, Topps 582 Montgomery Club, Topps Future Stars Club, Sports Card Subscriptions
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Talking Panini with D.J. Kazmierczak - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 88

Michael Sommer November 10, 2020

D.J. Kazmierczak and I discuss Panini’s Product Lifecycles, Retail and Hobby distribution, supply and demand, and Panini’s direct to consumer offerings.

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In Podcast Tags D.J. Kazmierczak, Panini America, Panini, Supply and Demand, MJ Holding, Excell Marketing
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More eBay Selling Tips - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 87

Michael Sommer November 3, 2020

eBay 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.

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In Podcast Tags eBay, eBay Stores, Self Sustaining Hobby
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Wrestling Cards with Zhan Mourning - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 86

Michael Sommer October 27, 2020

Today, I bring on Zhan Mourning to discuss wrestling cards, which is an often overlooked segment of the market.

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In Podcast Tags Wrestling Cards, Zhan Mourning, Leaf, Topps, WWE
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Donruss Oddballs from the 1980's - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 85

Michael Sommer October 20, 2020

In addition to the annual flagship releases, Donruss put out a variety of “oddball” products in the early to mid 80’s.

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In Podcast Tags Donruss, Donruss Action All-Stars, Donruss Champions, Donruss Highlights, Donruss Hall of Fame Heroes
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A Conversation with Blake Jamieson - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 84

Michael Sommer October 13, 2020

I sat down with Topps Project 2020 artist Blake Jamieson to discuss his approach to the project. We dig into both his artistic approach and the strategy he uses to engage with fans.

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In Podcast Tags Blake Jamieson, Topps Project 2020
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Talking Vintage with Mike Moynihan (Baseball Collector) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 83

Michael Sommer October 6, 2020

Today, I invite Mike Moynihan, the Baseball Collector, onto the show to talk vintage.

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In Podcast Tags Vintage, Bench Clear Media, Baseball Collector, Mike Moynihan
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Soccer Cards Rock with Vince Massara - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 82

Michael Sommer October 2, 2020

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!

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In Podcast Tags Soccer Cards, Vince Massara, Soccer Cards Rock
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Topps Project 2020 Update - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 81

Michael Sommer September 29, 2020

It’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”!

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In Podcast Tags Topps Project 2020, Topps
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Super Collecting Twins with Stephan Loeffler - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 80

Michael Sommer September 25, 2020

In this episode, I talk with Stephan Loeffler about his Twins Super Collection and his collecting background.

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In Podcast Tags Stephan Loeffler, JunkWaxTwins, About the Cards
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Preparing for the Unexpected - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 79

Michael Sommer September 22, 2020

Today, I wanted to spend some time discussing how the worst year of my life challenged me to think differently about the future.

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In Podcast Tags The Unknown, Preparing for the Unexpected, Living Debt Free, Side Hus
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Eric Norton from Beckett Live Presents - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 78

Michael Sommer September 18, 2020

Today, I chat with Eric Norton from Beckett about his background. We also discuss content creation both today and into the future.

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In Podcast Tags Eric Norton, Beckett Live Presents, Beckett Media
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Putting a Value on Your Time - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 77

Michael Sommer September 15, 2020

When trying to value your time, I would suggest you need to consider Opportunity Cost, (or what else you could be spending your time on), and the harder to quantify Enjoyment Value of the activity you are considering.

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In Podcast Tags Valuing Your Time, Opportunity Cost, Enjoyment Value
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Sorting Cards with Dr. James Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 76

Michael Sommer September 11, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Beckett provides his insights on sorting large collections of sports cards.

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In Podcast Tags Sorting Collections, Dr. James Beckett
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Update From the Million Card Shop Buyout - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 75

Michael Sommer September 8, 2020

In this episode I cover what I’ve found searching through my million card purchase and what I’ve learned through the process of opening up the card shop!

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In Podcast Tags Million Card Purchase, LCS Buyout
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Brett McGrath from Stacking Slabs - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 74

Michael Sommer September 4, 2020

Today, Brett McGrath from the Stacking Slabs podcast joins me to discuss his collecting background, his passion for the hobby and content creation, and of course how we crushed TikTok with a duet video!

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In Podcast Tags Brett McGrath, Stacking Slabs
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Donruss Action All-Stars - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 73

Michael Sommer September 1, 2020

From 1983-1987 Donruss released a series of jumbo cards under the Donruss Action All-Stars and Donruss All-Stars names. In this episode, I detail the evolution of this set over its five year print run.

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In Podcast Tags Donruss, Donruss Action All-Stars, Donruss All-Stars, Junk Wax Era, Jumbo Cards
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What's the Deal with Distributors? (w/Rob Bertrand from GTS) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 72

Michael Sommer August 28, 2020

Distributors play a huge role in the Sports Card supply chain. Many people have opinions about them and how they work, but very few have all the facts.

That’s what we are here for today.

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Paying for Hobby Content? - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 71

Michael Sommer August 25, 2020

Is paying for hobby content like burning money, or does it have a place in the hobby?

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In Podcast Tags Paying for Sports Card Content, Scammers, Sports Card Analytics
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Financial Hobby Topics with Dr. James Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 70

Michael Sommer August 21, 2020

In this episode I discuss several Financial Hobby Topics with Dr. Beckett!

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In Podcast Tags Dr. James Beckett, Hobby Finances
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