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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few weeks, then you might have heard that Taylor Swift has a new beau, and that beau is not only the spokesperson for the seasonal flu shot and ‘vid booster, but he’s also the starting tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.Travis Kelce is his name, and his celebrity stock has skyrocketed since Taylor Swift (a.k.a. the Warren Buffet of pop stars) appeared at one

Hi friends!We rolled out a 20% off sale in September for a handful of our handmade greeting cards, and it was such a success that we are going to extend that offer to ALL non-custom greeting cards through the month of October. Say what?!?! Go to mattywax.com and click “Order Now” to place your order! The 20% off code will automatically be applied.Other cool things to wax on…Check out Our Favorite Family-Friendly Halloween T-Shirts.Looking for an

Spooky season is finally upon us, and with it comes cooler temperatures, the perfume of pumpkin spice, and those oh-so-wonderful Halloween decorations. Each year we see new, clever, and fun items, and this year’s no different! Enter the realm of family-friendly Halloween t-shirts, where ghosts and goblins take a break from scaring to spread some giggles for the entire coven. We love our themed t-shirts over here at Matty Wax, and these family-friendly Halloween shirts are

Oh, what a difference 53 weeks makes.Back in 2021, when activity in the hobby was at an all-time high, there was a quarterback that I really liked. After stepping back into card collecting in late 2020 and getting a year’s worth of education from collector friends, blogs, and endless content on social media (Twitter back when it was called Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube were my go-tos), I decided it was time to acquire my

The Commanders are my team. It was my birthday, so I treated myself to a break. I checked eBay and Card Shop Live, but I didn’t find a pick-your-team (PYT) happening right then. So I ended up on Whatnot. You could argue that getting into a break on Whatnot was my first mistake. The platform has had its fair share of controversy in recent months, but it is by far the most accessible platform out there.

Back in 2020, there was an unprecedented run on sports cards at retail outlets like Target and Walmart. Even smaller-scale stores like CVS and Rite Aid had people timing the restocks of products like Panini Mosaic and Prizm. I had just gotten back into the hobby. I remember spending a day traveling to four different Targets and stopping at any Rite Aid or CVS I passed with no significant luck. I found one fat pack

We’re stirrups-deep into baseball season, and there is no time like the present to indulge in the joy of America’s beloved pastime. Sure, nothing beats the sheer thrill of witnessing your team smash a home run or pull off a dramatic game-winning walk-off, but why not up the ante with some A-list baseball movies? Whether you bleed team colors or just want some good old entertainment, we’ve rounded up the absolute best baseball movies that

Looking for unique stocking stuffers for the man in your life? Look no further! Etsy is home to some of the most creative and unique gifts for men out there. From handmade watches to custom-made jewelry, you’re sure to find something special that will put a smile on his face this Christmas. In this gift guide, we’ll take a look at some of our favorite unique stocking stuffers for men on Etsy. Here at Matty

We’re big collectors of high-value graded trading cards, and we were looking for a storage case that would protect them during travel. We found the CASEMATIX Graded Card Case and it looked like it would be perfect. But we weren’t sure if it would be as durable as we needed it to be.CASEMATIX has been around since 2014, and it’s quickly become an industry leader in the charge to bring premium manufacturing and quality products

When it comes to anniversary gifts for him, the options can seem endless. You could go with a traditional gift like clothes or barbecue tools, or you could get creative and choose something unique that reflects your husband’s personality. If you’re looking for something extra special, why not check out Etsy? There are tons of talented artists and craftspeople who sell their unique gifts on the site, and you’re sure to find something he’ll love.