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Mike Sommer

Mike Sommer

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Mike Sommer is a lifelong collector who has a passion for teaching others how to have a self-sustaining hobby. You can find more from him at WaxPackHero.com, Hobby News Daily, and on the WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute podcast.

Nov 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (81) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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The Unique Hobby History of Taysom Hill

Celebrate Taysom Hill’s record breaking day by collecting some of his awesome football cards.

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A nervous Auburn fan watches on in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
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Sports Card Prices are Falling: Is It the End?

The values of cards are going down, but does that mean we’ve reached the end of the sports card boom?

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Mar 19, 2019; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Mickey Mouse makes an appearance before the start of a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images
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Rare Mickey Mouse Card Sells for $500,000

The 2023 Disney 100 Topps Chrome superfractor Mickey Mouse card sold for $500,000 on October 30th.  This was a record high sale for any Mickey Mouse card.

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Oct 27, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Kirk Cousins Owns the Buccaneers, You Can Own Cousins!

Here are 5 Awesome Kirk Cousins football cards you can add to your collection.

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eBay and Candace Parker team up for a basketball card auction event

Candace Parker and eBay Team Up for Auction Event

To celebrate the end of the WNBA Season and the start of the new NBA season, eBay will unveil “Gametime Gets,” a collection of 50 rare and covetable basketball cards curated by former WNBA MVP and basketball analyst Candace Parker.

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Stamped envelopes sit ready for mailing in Loveland, Colo.

Can You Get an Autograph Through the Mail?

Some fans use collecting Through The Mail (TTM) autographs as a way to connect to their favorite athletes.

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Vice President Kamala Harris holds a campaign event near the U.S.-Mexico border at Cochise College's Douglas Campus on Sept. 27, 2024, in Douglas.
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Kamala Harris Rookie Card?

With the 2024 U.S. presidential election only weeks away, some collectors are looking to add cards of Vice President Kamala Harris to their collections.

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Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Sam Darnold Football Cards Are Surging

Sam Darnold’s football card prices rise from the dead after leading the Vikings to a 5-0 start.

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Left-handed pitcher Cody Bradford signs a baseball card for a fan during the Texas Rangers Winter Caravan stop at Lithia Toyota Wednesday Jan. 31, 2024.
Auctions

Charity Sports Card Event Raises $6,400 for Childhood Cancer Research

Collectors are finding creative ways to use sports cards to raise thousands of dollars for their favorite charities.

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Sep 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts in the dugout after pitching the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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What is the Best MLB Prospect Card to Buy?

If you are looking to buy just one minor league card of your favorite prospect, you want it to be a 1st Bowman.

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Sep 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan (13) waves to fans following her final match before retirement between San Diego Wave FC and the North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
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5 Awesome Alex Morgan Soccer Cards To Add To Your Collection

Alex Morgan recently announced her retirement from professional soccer. Here are a handful of great cards you can buy to celebrate her amazing career!

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Cary Williams holds the Panini Silver Pack 1/1 Caitlin Clark card he pulled at the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention
Auctions

Caitlin Clark Basketball Card Sets New Record in Recent Goldin Auction

A one of a kind Caitlin Clark Panini Promotional Card from the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention sold for $40,260 at Goldin Auctions, setting a record for a non-autographed Caitlin Clark card.

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