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.

Some examples of the Donruss Diamond Kings baseball cards painted by artist Dick Perez. These are from the 1987 Donruss set.

Card Sales and New Products

From Taylor Swift to Deadpool, and Popcorn buckets to million dollar action figures, pop culture collectibles, card games, and comics had quite a year on eBay in 2024.

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eBay recently released their “2024 in Collecting Report” and Caitlin Clark and “the legends” trends are worth noting.

Apr 7, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes
during Wrestlemania XL Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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The first and only edition of National Treasures WWE may not leave some collectors with a good impression of the Panini Era of wrestling cards.

Industry News

A great photo, a great player, and a lawsuit. What could be more iconic?

Nov 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (right) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images

Industry News

The Eagles made a big gamble when they signed Saquon Barkley to a big contract in the offseason. So far, both Eagles fans and football card collectors are happy with the results.

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

Industry News

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

A nervous Auburn fan watches on in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Industry News

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

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

Industry News

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

eBay and Candace Parker team up for a basketball card 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.

Stamped envelopes sit ready for mailing in Loveland, Colo.

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

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.

Industry News

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.

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.

Card Sales and New Products

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

Mike Sommer

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Dick Perez is The True Diamond King

Michael Jordan’s First Baseball Card Is Still Hot

The Most Expensive Barry Sanders Cards: The Script Has Flipped

Jalen Carter Dominates on the Field: Does He Have Any Cool Cards?

Card Sales and New Products

2024 eBay Trends: Collectible Card Games, Comics, and Pop Culture Edition

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The Caitlin Clark Effect In Collectibles Is On Full Display

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2024 National Treasures WWE Is Not What Some Collectors Expected

Industry News

The Most Iconic Card of the 90s? Bo Knows!

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Saquon Barkley’s Stats and Football Card Prices Are On The Rise

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The Unique Hobby History of Taysom Hill

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Sports Card Prices are Falling: Is It the End?

Industry News

Kirk Cousins Owns the Buccaneers, You Can Own Cousins!

Candace Parker and eBay Team Up for Auction Event

Can You Get an Autograph Through the Mail?

Kamala Harris Rookie Card?

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