10K Card Journey

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • The Full History: 2009 Topps Stephen Curry

    The 2009 Topps #321 Stephen Curry rookie card reigns as the crown jewel of modern basketball collecting. As Curry’s flagship rookie—featuring the Warriors’ classic logo—this white-bordered icon blends rarity (just 372 PSA 10s) with historic significance (revolutionizing NBA shooting). From $700 raw copies to the mythical 1/1 Superfractor (worth millions), it’s a grail for collectors…

  • SportsCardPro Review: A Tool for Tracking Your Sports Card Collection

    If you’re looking for a way to track your sports card collection, SportsCardPro is a free tool that provides estimated values and inventory management. While it works well for NBA, MLB, and NFL cards, it has limitations for niche sports and lacks some customization features. Is it worth using? Here’s my experience.