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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!

 
 

10 of My Favorite Cards From the Junk Wax Era

Michael Sommer December 5, 2023

I cover 10 of my favorite Junk Wax Era cards that I have in my collection. From Jordan to Griffey, to Billy Ripken, I share some cards which still give me the feels.

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In Podcast Tags Junk Wax Era, Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, Garbage Pail Kids
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Junk Wax Heroes Talks Junk Wax Era

Michael Sommer November 28, 2023

Junk Wax Heroes posts about the junk wax era on his Twitter account and it is one of my go to pages when I get the itch to reminisce about the 80s and 90s.

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In Podcast Tags Junk Wax Era, JunkWaxHeroes
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Bobby Burrell from Needuum

Michael Sommer November 21, 2023

Bobby Burrell is a hockey card and collectibles researcher and historian. He’s written multiple books on the topic, and he has recently released Needuum, a new app which helps collectors research and catalog their collections.

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In Podcast Tags Bobby Burrell, Vintage Hockey Collector, Needuum
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Trading into a 1952 Mantle

Michael Sommer November 14, 2023

At the 2023 National, my friend Eric (@thosebackpages) was able to trade several cards from his collection for a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Hear the story in today’s episode.

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In Podcast Tags Those Back Pages, 1952 Topps Mantle, Trading Up, Trade Up Challenge
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Reviewing Four Upper Deck Hockey Releases

Michael Sommer November 7, 2023

In this episode I review four different Upper Deck Hockey products.

I cover 2021-22 Upper Deck Premier, 21-22 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection, 21-22 Upper Deck Ice, and 21-22 Upper Deck Credentials.

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In Podcast Tags Upper Deck Hockey, Upper Deck Ultimate Collection, Upper Deck Premier, Upper Deck Credentials
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Discovering a Hobby Passion - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 243

Michael Sommer October 31, 2023

I’ve been chasing down as many different Norman Smiley cards as I can find. Hear the story of my collection in this episode.

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In Podcast Tags Norman Smiley, Supercollector
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It's Time for a Change - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 242

Michael Sommer October 24, 2023

I will be shutting down the physical WaxPackHero card shop at the end of the year. Learn why it’s time to make this change in this episode!

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In Podcast Tags Change, LCS
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Huskerhaves Wrestling Card Podcast Interview - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 241

Michael Sommer October 17, 2023

A couple months ago Mike (@mikesupperdeck1) and Anthony (@huskerhav) invited me to join them for an episode of their YouTube show: HuskerHavs Wrestling Card Podcast.

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In Podcast Tags HuskerHavs Wrestling Cards, Mike's Retro Trading Cards
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Lou Geneux from Card Talk Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 240

Michael Sommer October 10, 2023

Lou Geneux is back for part 2 of our conversation!

We discuss how his collection has changed in recent years, his thoughts on some of the recent hobby news, and how the industry changes might impact his collection in the future.

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In Podcast Tags Lou Geneux, Card Talk Pod
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Lou Geneux from Card Talk Part 1 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 239

Michael Sommer October 3, 2023

Lou Geneux joins me to discuss his collecting background, why he’s so passionate about the Jets and the Astros, his approach to podcast creation, and how his collecting interests have changed over the last few years.

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In Podcast Tags Card Talk Pod, Lou Geneux
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The Hobby is Dead, Long Live the Hobby! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 238

Michael Sommer September 26, 2023

I share my opinion on the “Hobby is Dead” mantra. While there may be some truth to that idea, depending on your definition of the hobby, I feel there is an argument to be made that the hobby is alive and well.

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In Podcast Tags The Hobby is Dead
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Buying Bulk Collections - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 237

Michael Sommer September 19, 2023

In today’s episode I describe my process of breaking down a collection of over 200k cards and share how it has worked out financially!

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In Podcast Tags Bulk Collections, Flipping Sports Cards, Self Sustaining Hobby, COMC, Sportlots, eBay
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The Rookie Card Specialist - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 236

Michael Sommer September 12, 2023

Victor Roman Sr. has made rookie cards his passion. We discuss why he is so passionate about rookie cards, what his collection looks like, and how he got into making content!

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In Podcast Tags Victor Roman Sr., Rookie Card Specialist, Tru_RCS
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Upper Deck Box Battle Round 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 235

Michael Sommer September 5, 2023

In this episode I compare the experience of opening a box of 2022-23 Extended Series and a box of 2023-24 MVP!

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In Podcast Tags Upper Deck, 2022-23 Upper Deck Extended Series, 2023-24 Upper Deck MVP, Upper Deck box Battle
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Cindy Dick (@GiantLegends) - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 234

Michael Sommer August 29, 2023

Cindy Dick goes by @GiantLegends on Instagram, and she collects vintage cards featuring female athletes.

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In Podcast Tags Female Athletes on Trading Cards, Cindy Dick, GiantLegends
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Hi, It's Me. I'm the Problem, It's Me. - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 233

Michael Sommer August 22, 2023

Are you content with your collection?

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In Podcast Tags Hobby News Daily, Hobby Contentment
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Female Athletes on Cards - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 232

Michael Sommer August 15, 2023

Annemarie (@women.on.topps) focuses her collection on cards featuring female athletes!

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In Podcast Tags Female Athletes on Trading Cards, Women.On.Topps, Women in the Hobby
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2023 National Recap Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 231

Michael Sommer August 8, 2023

I finish my wrap-up of the 2023 National by sharing conversations with The Singles Club (@DollarCards), Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast (@WaxMuseumPC), Dr. James Beckett, and Andy Jones from COMC.

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In Podcast Tags National Sports Collectors Convention, Wax Museum Podcast, COMC, Dr. James Beckett, Singles Club
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2023 National Recap Part 1 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 230

Michael Sommer August 1, 2023

The 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention set all-time attendance records. In this episode I discuss my experiences from the early part of the show.

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In Podcast Tags National Sports Collectors Convention, Signatures for Soldiers, Craig Halbig, Sports Card Nation
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Skybox Autograph Collector pdxGraphin! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 229

Michael Sommer July 25, 2023

Today @pdxGraphin joins me to discuss his pursuit of a full set of autographed 1991-92 Skybox Basketball cards!

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In Podcast Tags PDXGraphin, 1991-92 Skybox
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