WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute

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!  You can follow Tony on Twitter @WrestlingTradi2 and you can watch his content on his YouTube channel . Sponsors of Today’s Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at M...

Today I welcome Joe Tocco.  He has built a collection with about 3,000 sealed packs of cards!  But that isn’t all he’s working on.  He’s also building a run of pre-war football cards, the full run of complete Topps football card sets, as well as a few other items! Sponsors of Today’s Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by...

Today I answer several listener questions which have come in over the last few weeks!  Check it out, and feel free to let me know if you have more questions and I’ll cover them on a future episode! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or...

Today I welcome Jack Mayes to the show.  Jack is the founder and CEO of Cardboard Gold!  We’ve talked with a ton of hobby companies, but this is the first conversation with a supply manufacturer!  Jack and I discuss how he started the company, how he navigated the ups and downs we’ve seen from the junk wax era through the recent hobby boom, and how he built relationships with PSA an...

Today, Kent Corser ( @Rickey939) , joins me to discuss his collection of Rickey Henderson cards and memorabilia! How does a guy from the midwest fall in love with a guy who played on the coasts?  Find out in this episode! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the...

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. You can find John on Twitter ( @sportscardnati1 ) and he hosts the Sports Card Nation podcast as well as Hobby Quick Hits. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MoCo You can a...

Today I discuss the boxes of 2020-21 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection and 2020-21 Upper Deck Stature I had a chance to open.  I share what I like, the challenges of opening high end products, and my suggestion on the best way to go after these cards! I did a write up on Upper Deck Stature and you can read it here . Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at...

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.  We cover wrestling cards, my new super collection of one of my favorite wrestlers from the 90s, and the current state of the hobby. Sponsors of today's Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You ca...

Today Josh Johnson ( @carboard_chronicles ) joins me for a conversation about the hobby.  Josh is the host of the Cardboard Chronicles podcast and web show and is a co-founder of Card Ladder.  He is also a co-host of the Crossover which is done live each week and features the rest of the Card Ladder team. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MO...

In the fall of 2018, Topps announced a brand new membership program, the Topps 582 Montgomery Club. Over the last four years, the club has evolved both in the benefits offered and the price charged.  In this episode I share the history of the club, what you get for being a member, and what has become one of the biggest advantages of being a number. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog...

Ian Badeer joins me to discuss his super collections of Kansas City Royals, Jermaine Dye, Alex Gordon, and Nebraska Cornhuskers. You can find Ian on Twitter @IanBadeer . Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at Moco 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.co...

Many people have the assumption that if you want to get started buying and selling cards for profit, you need to start with a lot of money.  In today’s podcast I discuss whether it really “Takes money to make money”. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the ma...

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. We discuss how his collecting and content has evolved over these last couple years on his Breaker Culture and Bench Clear Media channels and we also dig into his new show Chasing Cardboard which is...

Chris McGill started his content creation journey with the popular House of Jordans podcast.  He then went on to found Card Ladder along with Kristina Thorson and Josh Johnson. Today he joins me to discuss a variety of hobby topics!  We 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 ter...

My goal is to have a self-sustaining hobby.  One of the primary ways I do that is through buying and selling cards.  One of my main sources of inventory is from buying large collections. 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. Enjoy! Sponsors of this Inventory COMC.com Underdog Coll...

Today, Dan Good joins me to discuss his new book covering the life of Ken Caminiti. We discuss Dan’s background in sports and in collecting as well as the ten year journey of putting this new book together coving the ups and downs of Ken’s life. You can pick up the book on Amazon at this link: Playing Through the Pain Or if you’d like to buy a autographed copy directly from Dan, you can follow thi...

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. Here is a link to a blog post I wrote on the topic which is basically the text version of this episode. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles...

Wild Card  super collector Mike Zier ( @ZierMike ) joins me to discuss his Wild Card collection as well as Sage and other collegiate focused cards! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO 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.c...

Karl Kuhn spent the last five years putting together a collection of Gary Carter cards graded PSA 8.  He put together the full run of Topps base cards from 1975 - 1989!  Today we discuss his love of the Mets, why Gary Carter, why PSA 8, and why did he ultimately sell the collection to me earlier this year. You can connect with Karl on Twitter @MetsRev Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com U...

Today Ed Webb joins me to discuss the Chicago Non-Sport Card Show which will be held on May 13-14, 2022.  He shares his hobby background and how he got into the dealing and show promotion business. You can find Ed on Twitter (@ScifiCards) and you can find out more about the Chicago Non-Sport Show on their website: https://www.nonsportcardshows.com Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog C...

In the fall of 2021, Beau Thompson, Mr. One Million Cubs himself, quit his job and began selling cards full time. Today, returns to the podcast to discuss that transition!  He tells the story behind the move, what surprised him so far, and he shares some thoughts on things you should consider if you are thinking about doing something similar! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collec...

Today I welcome Corey Fick from ShowYourSlabs.com.  They make some pretty cool displays for graded cards for both homes and dealers.  We talk the about the inspiration for the company, the process he went through to get off the ground, and where they are headed in 2022. He shares lots of great insights on the importance of passion, relationships, community, and even the realities of supp...

Eric Mace is a collector who has two projects that we highlight today.  First he has built a super collection of Von Hayes cards.  Second, he put together a complete autographed set of 1989 Topps!  It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy! Follow Eric on Twitter @erocmace Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also suppo...

In this episode I take a look at 2021-22 Upper Deck MVP hockey. I discuss the basics of the set and what my experience was opening a hobby box. I also start the episode recapping my recent mail days and the activity at the shop. Check out my blog post covering MVP Hockey here ! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by us...

Topps Game Within the Game is back for another run in 2022, and artist Paul Jennis joins me to discuss the project.  In this episode we discuss the results of the changes made in 2021 and what collectors can expect in 2022! You can follow Paul on Twitter @Paul_Jennis and you can also check out the Game Within the Game Facebook group . You can see the entire photo checklist with print runs in...