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The $25 Card Hunt: 2003 Netpro Rafael Nadal
Today’s pickup is a 2003 NetPro Rafael Nadal, which I grabbed for just $5.42 shipped. This rookie-year card predates Nadal’s rise to 22 Grand Slam titles and a record 14 French Open victories. Finding a true rookie of one of tennis’s all-time greats for under $10 is a hobby steal
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2010 Score Rob Gronkowski Rookie
Today’s pickup is a 2010 Score Rob Gronkowski Rookie, which I grabbed for under $25. Gronk debuted with 10 touchdowns in 2010 and went on to become the most dominant tight end of his era, winning 4 Super Bowls with Tom Brady. Rookie cards this affordable are hobby steals
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 Upper Deck Artifacts Dirk Nowitzki Jersey Relic
Today’s pickup is a 2007 Upper Deck Artifacts Dirk Nowitzki Jersey Relic, tied to his 2006–07 MVP season. Dirk became the first European player to win NBA MVP, leading the Mavericks to a 67–15 record. An MVP-year relic of one of the most influential big men — all for under $25
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2022 Bowman Chrome Caitlin Clark 1st Bowman
Today’s pickup is a 2022 Bowman Chrome Caitlin Clark 1st Bowman, which I grabbed for just $8. Clark is already a household name — NCAA scoring queen, #1 WNBA draft pick, and face of women’s basketball. Her 1st Bowman marks one of her earliest hobby cards and feels like a bargain
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The $25 Card Hunt: 1939 Churchman King’s of Speed Jesse Owens
Today’s pickup is a 1939 Churchman “Kings of Speed” Jesse Owens, an 85-year-old tobacco card I found for under $25. Owens became a global icon at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, where he won four gold medals and defied Hitler’s propaganda. An incredible piece of Olympic history on vintage cardboard
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The $25 Card Hunt: 1934 Player’s Cricketers Don Bradman
Today’s pickup is a 1934 Player’s Cigarettes Don Bradman, found on COMC for just $6. Bradman, often called the Babe Ruth of cricket, finished with an untouchable 99.94 career batting average. Nearly a century old, this tobacco card is proof that vintage history can still be found under $25
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2005 Fleer Patchworks By the Numbers Jersey Relic
Today’s pickup is a 2005 Fleer Patchworks By the Numbers Albert Pujols Jersey Relic, tied to his first MVP season. Pujols hit .330 with 41 HR and 117 RBI in 2005, yet his game-used relics remain surprisingly affordable — this one cost under $25, a true hidden gem.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 1989 Topps Traded Randy Johnson
For just $1 on COMC, I picked up a 1989 Topps Traded Randy Johnson rookie. The Big Unit is a Hall of Famer with five Cy Young Awards, yet his rookie remains shockingly affordable. Pitchers often get overlooked in the hobby, which makes this an incredible bargain.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2001 Upper Deck Rookie F/X LaDainian Tomlinson Game Used Jersey Relic
Today’s find is a 2001 Upper Deck Rookie F/X LaDainian Tomlinson Game-Used Jersey Relic, picked up for just $12.70 shipped. Rookie-year relics are always special, and LT is one of the greatest running backs of all time—yet his cards remain surprisingly affordable compared to QBs.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2006–07 Topps Turkey Red Tim Duncan Jersey Relic
Today’s pickup is a 2006–07 Topps Turkey Red Tim Duncan jersey relic, bought for just $9 shipped. From a championship season, this card ties directly to the Spurs’ 2007 title run. Duncan remains undervalued in the hobby, making relics like this an affordable piece of NBA history.
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