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! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif ...
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Welcome to the Painting Profits Podcast! Get ready to dive deep as we connect with successful painting contractors and industry leaders who can help you scale your painting business to 7 figures and beyond!
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The FatPacks Podcast is a fun-filled, fast-paced show that brings today's collectors closer to the hobby with informative news, topical conversation, and in-depth interviews with industry leaders and enthusiasts alike. Be sure to follow us on Twitter! @edizzle116
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Willkommen bei Danny Chris Radio, der Show für alle House-Liebhaber! Jeden Monat präsentiert dir Danny Chris die neuesten und angesagtesten Songs aus den Bereichen House, Electro House, Future House und Deep House. Von energiegeladenen Beats für das Workout bis hin zu entspannenden Klängen für die ruhigen Momente - bei Danny Chris Radio findest du garantiert die passende Musikauswahl.
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A COMC shipment arrived at my house a few weeks ago and I share some of my favorite additions to the PC! Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Support this podcast: https:…
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In this episode I share a few recent mail day items that have arrived. A 1959 Mantle and Gibson were the highlights! I also discussed the idea of overpaying for a collection to help build a relationship so that it might help me land even better collections in the future. Sponsor of this episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the f…
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2023-24 Upper Deck Hockey Product Reviews
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I recently opened up boxes of three different 2023-24 Upper Deck Hockey products and in this episode I share some thoughts on what I found. I opened a 2023-24 Star Rookies box set, a 2023-24 AHL hobby box, and a 2023-24 Upper Deck Allure hobby box. Thanks to Upper Deck for providing the boxes for me to review! Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You …
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WaxPackHero Greatest Hits - One Millions Cubs Beau Is Going Full Time In Cards
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Today we look back at my 2022 interview with Beau Thompson about his move from selling cards as a side hustle to selling full time. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Su…
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Last weekend, I went digging at a bunch of garage sales. You always hear about some great card finds that turn up at yard sales from time to time, but for me they were elusive. Well, on Saturday I finally struck cardboard gold! Here’s the story of how I picked up a great collection of vintage Mantle, Nolan Ryan, Clemente, Aaron, and more! Sponsor o…
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Stranger Things Cards Conversation with The Sports Card Dad
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Dustin from the Sports Card Dad YouTube channel joins me to discuss Stranger Things cards! We both have cards from the hit Netflix series in our collection and we provide an overview of the types of cards fans of the show can collect. Watch his show at the link above, find him on Twitter/X and Instagram. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can al…
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Conversation with The Sports Card Dad: Part 1
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Dustin from the Sports Card Dad YouTube channel joins me to discuss his hobby history, his collection, and to share why he had to take a break from buying cards for a while. Watch his show at the link above, find him on Twitter/X and Instagram. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if …
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I want you to buy, sell and trade your way into a collection you’ll love! Part of doing that is getting more cards for less money. In today’s episode I share some thoughts on things some collectors do that waste money. By exercising a little patience, these collectors could get the same cards for a whole lot less money. Sponsor of today’s episode: …
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WaxPackHero Greatest Hits - COMC Strategies with Dr. Beckett
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Today’s greatest hits episode goes back to 2021 with Dr. James Beckett. We cover a variety of buying and selling strategies on COMC! Sponsor of Today’s Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --…
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I had just under 30 orders last week on eBay that covered all kinds of different product categories. Cards, records, collectibles, clothes and more got shipped out! Today, I go through all of them to share what sold, how much it sold for, and what I paid for it. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following …
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The eBay Standard Envelope program has been a game changer for low end card buyers and sellers. However, some sellers are running into some issues with the program. In today’s episode I discuss some of those issues and some possible enhancements which could improve things. Sponsor of Today’s Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using t…
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Mike from the Junk Wax Hero YouTube Channel joins me for a conversation about the videos he makes and his collecting focus in 2024! Find his channel here! Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.…
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WaxPackHero Greatest Hits - More eBay Selling Tips
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Today we're going back to go back to Episode 87 from Nov 3, 2020 to listen to one of the podcast's most popular episodes. "More eBay Selling Tips" Let's see how many of these tips ring true today, and how many might need some updates based on the current resale environment! Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the…
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David Craig has over 2,500 unique Clayton Kershaw cards. Today, we discuss his Kershaw collection and a few of his other hobby interestes. You can find David on Twitter @DC_for_3_42. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com S…
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Matt Felumlee has been collecting for over 40 years. He’s bought, sold, and played an active role in a variety of collecting groups. He recently launched cardhoundvintage.com, and we discuss what that site is all about in today’s show! Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are …
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I discuss three different Upper Deck Hockey Products from the 2022 and 2023 seasons. I opened 2022-23 Upper Deck Synergy, 2022-23 Parkhurst Champions, and 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots…
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It’s story time on the podcast! In last month’s @hobbynewsdaily article I shared the story of the day Wally Joyner made me cry and that is the story I want to tell today. I also shout out a couple Twitter accounts that I’ve been enjoying over the last several weeks. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the followi…
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It’s time to open the mailbag and answer some of the questions I’ve recently received via email and direct message! Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Support this podca…
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Iowa Dave (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards) is a card collector and podcaster who focuses on cards in the lower end of the price range. We discuss how he got back into collecting, what his current focus is, and his podcast, The Shallow End. He also has a website www.hobbycontent.com where he highlights the podcasts and YouTube shows of other collectors. Spo…
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Adam Gellman has been writing sports card articles on the hobby on his website sportscardsuncensored.com since March 2008. He also releases videos on the Wrestling Trading Cards YouTube Channel. In part 2 of my conversation, I talk with Adam about creating content. We discuss why he started, why his personality rubs people the wrong way sometimes, …
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Adam Gellman is a Baseball Turned Wrestling Collector
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Adam Gellman is a long term collector and writer in the hobby. He has been writing articles on the hobby on his website sportscardsuncensored.com since March 2008. A few years ago he made a “heel turn” and ditched his entire baseball card collection to focus on Wrestling Cards. Today, I talk with Adam about his collecting background, and why Wrestl…
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Brad Balukjian returns to the show to discuss his new book titled The Six Pack. He tells the story of several professional wrestlers who many of us watched throughout the 80s. He traveled the country to meet with them and dig into what life is like outside the ring. You can find the book on Amazon at this link, or wherever books are sold. You can f…
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Sometimes to find enjoyment and success you have to give something up. Today, I take a look back at an article I wrote in 2020 about taking a critical look at what you enjoy about the hobby and what you don’t enjoy. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for som…
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There are a few different approaches to vintage set building, and I plan to run through the pros and cons of them here in this episode. At the end I’ll share what has worked best for me. You can find the written version of this episode as well as a few YouTube videos of some of my vintage sets here at WaxPackHero.com. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.c…
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Zhan Mourning & Wresting With Cards
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A few weeks ago I was a guest on Zhan Mourning’s Wrestling with Cards livestream. I’m sharing that conversation with you today! We cover the recent shift I made from having the physical shop to selling only online, my current collecting focuses, and my approach to super collecting! Follow Zhan on Twitter (@zhanmourning) and find his show on Youtube…
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In this episode, I share an entire week’s worth of eBay sales! I’ll cover what sold, what it sold for, and the story of how I picked it up. Hopefully, it paints a picture of what a week of reselling on eBay is like for me. You’ll hear a combination of cards, memorabilia, and other miscellaneous items. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also …
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Back in 2018 I wrote a blog post at WaxPackHero.com where I suggested 5 things card manufacturers, collectors, and dealers could do to help grow the hobby. I took a look back at how those suggestions played out in a recent Hobby News Daily article and I am sharing those thoughts today! Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show …
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Collecting Joe Mauer with Jason Michalicek
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What a time to be collecting Joe Mauer! Mauer gets inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer and our guest today couldn’t be more excited. Jason Michalicek is a fan of Minnesota sports and is a Joe Mauer super collector. He joins me today to discuss his collection. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using th…
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Shane Tippin shares how he became a Luis Robert Supercollector! You can follow along with Shane’s collection on Twitter @stip73. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Supp…
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Today, Jason Derr joins me to discuss what it is like collecting baseball cards in Scotland! We discuss the baseball culture in the UK, how he picks up the cards he’s looking for, and the challenges of following your favorite team from across the Ocean! Jason is the co-host of the Tea and Topps Podcast! Sponsor of Today’s Episode: COMC.com You can …
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Drake McGruder has a collection focused on Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and modern wrestling cards. He joins me to discuss his background and some of the cards that mean the most to him! You can find Drake on Twitter @DrakeMcGruder and on Instagram @Drakes_PC. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following aff…
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In this episode I do a quick recap of the 2024 S.T.E.A.M. into Star Wars event and I share from an article I wrote for Hobby News Daily. I share some ways collectors celebrate the hobby through things that aren't purely trading cards, but they are still card related. Sponsor of Today’s Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the fol…
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Anonymous accounts almost always lead to trouble. You deserve to know who you're dealing with! From Cardporn, to CardGraderAI, to Ben Haines aka Eric Whiteback, the hobby is riddled w/people hiding behind fake names, pseudonyms, and anonymous identities. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliat…
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Adam Gray and Harry Potter Cards - Part 2
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Adam Gray continues to share his extensive knowledge of Harry Potter cards! We explore more of the cards available to collectors and spend some time discussing the relationship between fans of movies and shows and the cards associated with them. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if…
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter cards with Adam Gray - Part 1
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Entertainment cards have a passionate fan base, and Harry Potter is no exception. In this episode, Adam Gray (@thereal27guy) joins me to educate us on the history and collectibility of Harry Potter trading cards. We talked so long that we had to split it up into two episodes! Sponsor of this episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using …
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Mario Alejandro returns for part two of our conversation where we discuss why he sees himself as a collector and not an “influencer”. We also discuss his perspective on a few current events in the hobby. You can follow Mario on Twitter @beisbolcardblog Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate l…
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A Conversation with Mario Alejandro - Part 1
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Mario Alejandro was one of the original hobby bloggers. His site, Wax Heaven, was one of the most popular sources of hobby content for several years. In our conversation, Mario shares why he stopped writing for awhile, left social media, and how he came to realize he was being a bit toxic in the community and needed to change. Enjoy! You can follow…
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Mapping the Path to a Successful Painting Business with Jeff Sommers of ESP Painting
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Are you curious about what it takes to build a multi-million-dollar painting business from scratch? Jeff Sommers, owner of ESP Painting, Portland's most well known painting company, has done just that, and he joins us to share his incredible journey. As a boy, Jeff learned the painting trade from his father. His story is one you won't want to miss …
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I've come to realize that sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. I share a recent article I wrote for Hobby News Daily where I discuss consolidating my PC into a more focused reflection of cards which have significance to me! Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are …
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10 of My Favorite Cards From the Junk Wax Era
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Let’s keep the junk wax era talk going! 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. If you’d like, you can see the cards I’m discussing in this blog article. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by usin…
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Some collectors create a wide variety of hobby content. Others are ultra-focused. @JunkWaxHeroes is one of the latter. He 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. Sponsor of today’s Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following…
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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. Find the Needuum app in the Apple or Google App Stores! You can connect with Bobby on Instagram @bobbyburrellvhc Sponsor of…
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Trading up or collection consolidation has become a popular topic over the last couple years. 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. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the follow…
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Around Town with Mike Jeffers and Geoff Bradfield and Juli Wood
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Episode 085 Mike talks with Geoff Bradfield and playing with his group Tenor Time at the Green Mill and Juli Wood honoring others jazz musicians at Andy's Jazz Club.By Mike Jeffers
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Around Town with Mike Jeffers and Jake Shapiro, Richie Goods and Chien Chien Lu
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Episode 084 Around Town with Mike Jeffers and Jake Shapiro, Ritchie Goods and Chien Chien Lu. Jake discusses his upcoming gig at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall and Ritchie and Chien Chien discuss the challenges of touring.By Mike Jeffers
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Around Town with Mike Jeffers and Anne and Mark Burnell and Clark Sommers
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Episode 083 Mike Jeffers interviews Anne and Mark Burnell about their upcoming Halloween gig at Rhapsody and Clark Sommers tells us about his Release Party of "Feast Ephemera" at the Green Mill.By Mike Jeffers
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Around Town with Mike Jeffers with Eric Jacobson and Brett Dean
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Around Town with Mike Jeffers Episode 082 with Eric Jacobson and Brett Dean.By Mike Jeffers
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Reviewing Four Upper Deck Hockey Releases
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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. There four releases come in at a variety of price points, but as you’ll hear, buying singles might be the way to go for some of these. Sponsor of this E…
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I wrote an article for Hobby News Daily discussing my pursuit of a Wrestling Card Super Collection. I’ve been chasing down as many different Norman Smiley cards as I can find. Hear the story of my collection in this episode. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com The Sports Card Shop You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links …
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From 0 To A Million Dollar Business in Under 2 Years: Andrew Tomassetti's Journey and Growth Strategies in the Painting Industry
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Ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit? Join me as I welcome Andrew Tomassetti, a self-made business mogul who turned his side hustle into a million-dollar painting business, Paint. Andrew's journey from the Marine Corps to civil engineering, and finally to running a successful painting business, is filled with invaluable insights and practica…
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