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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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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.
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