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Why It Might Be a Good Time to Take Profits in the Card Market (10/31/25)
The sports card market is heating up, but now may be the perfect time to take profits. Learn how I’ve rebalanced my portfolio, which cards I’ve sold, and why Warren Buffett’s “be fearful when others are greedy” mindset applies just as much to collecting as it does to investing.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2006 Bowman Sterling Yao Ming Relic
Today’s pickup is a 2006 Bowman Sterling Yao Ming Relic, which I grabbed for under $25. Yao was an 8× All-Star, Hall of Famer, and global icon who helped expand the NBA’s reach worldwide. Despite his influence, his relics remain surprisingly affordable — a perfect example of a $25 Card Hunt gem.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 1961 Fleer Lenny Wilkens Rookie
Today’s pickup is a 1961 Fleer Lenny Wilkens rookie card, which I was able to grab for around $25 thanks to heavy off-centering. Wilkens was a 9× All-Star, an NBA champion as both a player and coach, and one of the top assist leaders in history. A true vintage bargain.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 SP Game Used Ray Allen Patch /25
Today’s pickup is a 2007 SP Game Used Ray Allen Patch /25, which I grabbed as part of the $25 Card Hunt. This card comes from Allen’s final season in Seattle before joining Boston’s Big Three and winning his first championship. A low-numbered patch of a Hall of Fame shooter at an affordable price.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 Upper Deck Game Materials CC Sabathia
Today’s pickup is a 2007 Upper Deck Game Materials CC Sabathia SP Relic Jersey, which I grabbed for under $25. Sabathia won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award and later helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series. A game-used relic of one of his peak years feels like a hobby bargain
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 SPx Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr. /699
Today’s pickup is a 2007 SPx Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr. /699, which I grabbed for under $5. This card commemorates Ripken’s legendary streak of 2,632 consecutive games — a record that broke Lou Gehrig’s mark and will never be touched again. A serial-numbered tribute to true durability and greatness
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 Topps Stadium Club Wilt Chamberlain 1st Day Issue /1999
Today’s pickup is a 2007 Stadium Club 1st Day Issue featuring Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, which I grabbed for just $10. The 1st Day Issue stamp marks this as a rarer parallel, and with two of the greatest big men ever on one card, it’s a hobby steal under $25
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2007 Ultimate Collection Drew Brees Patch /99
Today’s pickup is a 2007 Ultimate Collection Drew Brees Patch /99, which I grabbed for about $10–20. Brees had just led the league in passing yards in 2006 and later won a Super Bowl while retiring as the NFL’s all-time passing leader. A premium, low-numbered patch of a Hall of Famer under $25 is a…
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2003 Upper Deck Derek Jeter Sweet Spot Patches
Today’s pickup is a Derek Jeter Sweet Spot Patches card, which I grabbed for under $10. It’s not game-used, but the bold manufactured patch design makes it stand out. With 14 All-Star nods, 5 World Series rings, and a Hall of Fame career, even fun Jeter cards feel special.
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The $25 Card Hunt: 2003 Upper Deck Legendary Signatures Elvin Hayes
Today’s pickup is a 2003 Upper Deck Legendary Signatures Elvin Hayes, which I grabbed for under $25. Hayes, “The Big E,” was a 12× All-Star, 1978 NBA champion, and member of both the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. An on-card autograph of a Hall of Famer at this price feels like a steal.
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