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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: 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: 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: 2004 Upper Deck Vintage Stellar Stat Men Pedro Martínez Game-Used Jersey
Today’s pickup is a 2004 Upper Deck Vintage Stellar Stat Men Pedro Martínez Game-Used Jersey, which I grabbed for just $5.12 shipped. A 3× Cy Young winner and 2004 World Series champion, Pedro was pure dominance. Relics of pitching legends remain surprisingly affordable — a perfect $25 Card Hunt find
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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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Are Arena Club Slab Packs Worth it With a Discount?
A surprise $20 coupon convinced me to try an Arena Club Gold slab pack. I landed a PSA 10 Aaron Judge rookie—solid value for my $87. While discounts are rare, they really help lower the break-even point to a more realistic price.
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My Experience with Filthbomb Breaks on Fanatics Live
Joining a Filthbomb break on Fanatics Live was a mixed experience. Finding and buying a spot was easy, but the auction process was slow and communication after the break was limited. However, the cards arrived quickly and were packaged with care. Overall, I’d join again if I had credit to use.
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