Business is booming in the hobby and host Joe Davis is right in the middle of the action. From vintage gems like Namath and Gretzky rookies to stacks of modern inserts piling up in collectors’ closets, there’s never been a better, or busier, time for sports cards.

In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe kicks off a brand-new series: Tools You Can Use. First up is a platform many collectors have heard of, but few truly understand-COMC. Joe breaks down how this under-the-radar marketplace can become a game-changer for buyers, sellers, flippers, and anyone drowning in $3–$10 cards they never quite get around to listing.

Discover how COMC can: • Turn your leftover inserts into low-effort profit • Let you “day trade” cards without ever touching a scanner • Save you a fortune in shipping while expanding your buying power • Help you read real-time market trends on widely traded cards

Whether you’re sitting on a gold mine of vintage cardboard or just want a smarter way to flip and collect, this deep dive will open your eyes to a powerful tool hiding in plain sight.

Tune in, learn something new, and level up your hobby hustle—one cup of Joe at a time!

Wax On, Wax Off: The Hidden Power of Vintage Wax In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe takes a nostalgic detour from the dojo to the card shop starting with a true (and slightly embarrassing) karate story before kicking things into high gear with an inside look at today’s booming vintage wax market.

From certified unopened boxes to factory sets straight out of sealed cases, Joe breaks down real recent sales, why collectors are paying record prices, and what makes unopened wax one of the most fascinating (and fastest-shrinking) sectors in the hobby. Whether you’re sitting on old boxes, hunting garage sale treasures, or just love hearing how an ’80 Topps box now commands over $100 per pack, this episode packs both education and entertainment.

Tune in and discover why “wax on, wax off” means something very different in the sports-card world today.

This week on Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe takes us on a nostalgic journey through the heart of the hobby... the lost art of set collecting. From the joy of building complete sets by hand to the lessons it teaches about patience, focus, and even math, Joe reminds us why the base cards still matter.

But before diving into cardboard, Joe kicks off with a powerful Veterans Day tribute, honoring athletes who served, from Ted Williams to Pat Tillman, and reflecting on the freedom their sacrifices protect.

Whether you’re a lifelong collector or just opening your first pack, this episode will rekindle your love for the hobby, inspire you to dust off those base cards, and maybe even start that set you’ve been putting off.

Tune in, get inspired, and remember - collecting is about more than the hits.