WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute

Today I welcome Tim Shepler back to the show.  Since we last talked, Tim has transitioned into working in the hobby full time!  We discuss that transition, what it is like starting a shop from the ground up, and what he’s excited about for 2022. Follow Tim on Twitter @BigShep79 and his Shop @TrueSportsCards Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at...

Today I welcome Tim Getsch back to the show.  We take a quick look at the last year and COMC and then discuss what the plans and goals are for the site in 2022 and beyond! 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 Sport...

I’ve started to dabble in vintage cricket cards. Do you ever find yourself in a collecting rut? Times where cards from the big three sports are harder to find or more expensive than you’d like?  Well, those are the times where I start to explore some other collecting genres.  Vintage and PreWar cricket cards are one of those areas for me! In today’s episode I discuss some of non-mainstre...

Today I chat with Craig Berry, a collector who has obtained over 10,000 in person autographs! We discuss the origin of the project, some of the memorable interactions he’s had with professional athletes over the years, and where the collection is headed next! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop at MOCO You can also support the show by using the following a...

Today I cover a variety of topics which have been on my mind.  A failed purchase of a collection, 2022 Topps Series 1, and the MLB lockout are all on the table! 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.com e...

John Keating is the host of That Seventies Card Show.  Each week he discusses the sports, players, and cards from the 70s which made a notable impact on fans.  Follow him on Twitter @SeventiesCard and check out his show on YouTube or your podcast app of choice! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectible s The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the...

In this episode I discuss Upper Deck's brand new AEW Wrestling Card release! We cover the basics of the set and I share what I found inside my hobby box. You can see a full write up and a video in my blog post at WaxPackHero.com ! 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...

Today, Paul Lesko joins me to discuss his collection of cards associated with hobby legal issues.  If there was a card related lawsuit, Paul wants those cards! Follow Paul on Twitter to keep tabs on these interesting cases! 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...

If you had to reduce your collection down to just a handful of cards, which of your cards would you choose? Today, I share my choices for the best of the best cards in my collection.  I tell the stories behind some of my favorite cards and hopefully it will get you to do some thinking about your own collection! Enjoy! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Sh...

Player collectors can be overwhelmed by the number of cards released each year.  Even veterans and Hall of Famers who retired years ago can have hundreds of new cards issued each year?  How can a collector keep it manageable? Today, I discuss the concept of limiting your player collection to cards issued during their playing career! Sponsors of this Episode: Comc.com Underdog Collectible...

Today I’m joined by @refsintheback .  He collects basketball cards with referees in the background, and he’s building quite a collection! This is the first of several episodes in our new super collector series! 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 so...

Today a share a bit about the results of my 2021 goals, and then I dig into what that means for my 2022 hobby and business goals! I easily hit most of last years goals, but a couple didn’t even come close. 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...

Today, Ryan Nolan ( @ breakoutcards_ ) joins me to discuss what it was like attending 52 different card shows in 2021, his love of vintage cards, and his new book Spotting Fakes ! You can find him at his website, Breakoutsportscards.com , on his YouTube Channel , and you can find his book on Amazon ! Sponsors of This Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also s...

Terry Smith is the man behind the original Fleer Pro-Vision cards!  Today he joins me to discuss the origin story of the art, and we also cover some of his more recent work which collectors can find today! Check out Terry’s work at imaginaryink.net or small-stars.com . Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using th...

In this episode I share how I use Sportlots to sell a lot of my base and insert card inventory. I break down what I sell on eBay, COMC, and Sportlots.  I discuss what sells well, and what doesn’t sell so well.  Finally I also spend some time talking about the fee structure. Here is a link to the site if you don’t already have an account! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collec...

Today, I’m joined by David Peck ( @Dpeck100 ), one of the premier wrestling card collectors in the hobby. We cover how he started collecting, why he chose the 1982 Wrestling All-Stars as his focus, and why he loves to track down other obscure food issue wrestling sets! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the fol...

Today I share a conversation I had with Jacob Burris, a student from Kentucky who has his own sports card podcast!  He interviewed me for his show and I’m sharing that discussion for this episode.  Check out Jacob and the Sports Card Second wherever podcasts are found! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by usi...

We hadn’t heard much about Josh Luber’s plans for the new Fanatics sports card company.  Then he released a white paper which provided some insight on how he things about cards and collecting.  In this episode, I invited Rex Gotcher from The Sports Card Shop @MOCO and Nick Martin to have a discussion about their takeaways from the paper. You can see my full thoughts in this blog post! Sp...

Tyler Schmitt is the General Manager of 137PM and one of the co-hosts of Card Talk.  Today he joins me to discuss his collecting background, the perspectives of newer collectors, and their Card Talk show. Follow Tyler on Twitter @TySchmitt5 and check out his show Card Talk! Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by usin...

Today I welcome a fellow content creator.  Jeremy Lee is the host of Sports Cards Live.  As the name suggests, it is a live video show which airs via YouTube every Saturday evening.  Jeremy and I discuss his background, what he enjoys collecting, and we even touch a bit on PWCC. Enjoy! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also s...

I visited the Singles Club multiple times at this year’s National.  Today I welcome one of the men behind the booth!  Cody Schmidt joins me to discuss his background, and what led to the idea of filling the Singles Club with over 100,000 cards priced at $1 each! Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles The Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the...

Today I welcome Janyce Mabra from TriStar to the show! She has worked in the hobby since the 90s and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the conversation.  Janyce shares her perspective on the contributions women have made through the years. Sponsors of this Episode COMC.com Underdog Collectibles Sports Card Shop @MOCO You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links...

Today I break down the 1980-81 Topps Basketball set and lay out my process for completing the set!  Full three card panels or single mini cards, which would you want? 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.co...

There is a lot of debate about what people should or shouldn’t collect.  Today I spend a few minutes discussing what makes something collectible. You can find a written version of the episode in this article . 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 som...

Today, I sit down with Daniel Atkins, the CEO of Wild Card trading cards!  We discuss the rise and fall of the original run in the 1990s and what led to their strong return here in 2021.  Check out what they have going on via Twitter @wildcardisback and at their website www.wildcardtradingcards.com . In honor of this conversation, I’m giving away a Bryce Young autographed card serial num...