
A niche pickup for set builders or collectors focused on mid-90s Finest, the Refractor parallel is what separates this from a standard base card and gives it most of its value. Bill Curley was a short-lived NBA player, so demand stays limited, but the Refractor designation keeps it relevant among vintage Finest completionists. Buy Now at Fanatics

Panini Phoenix is one of the more visually distinct football card sets, and the Rookie Rising inserts are specifically designed to highlight first-year players, making this a reasonable pickup for Dolphins fans or collectors who want a Waddle rookie card from a recognized brand at a lower price point than his base rookie options. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors focused on late-era Elway cards will find this one appealing, as the 1998 Upper Deck UD3 set was released during his final Super Bowl-winning season, giving it some added historical weight. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors chasing autographed rookie cards will find this one worth a look, as Morel is an emerging Cubs infielder with upside and the /199 print run keeps it scarce enough to hold collector interest. The Chrome refractor treatment and '89 Topps design make it a recognizable format for anyone already buying into the modern Topps Chrome ecosystem. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie cards from the Panini Obsidian line are known for their foil-heavy, dark aesthetic, and this Travis Etienne Jr. RC from 2021 is one of his earliest NFL cards following his delayed debut season. A reasonable pickup for collectors tracking Etienne's career trajectory in Jacksonville, particularly if you want a visually distinct card from a premium-tier Panini set. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors chasing low-numbered parallels will want to note that the Orange Shimmer Refractor is one of the scarcer tiers in the Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs checklist, combining an on-card autograph with a refractor finish that holds up well in graded submissions. Buy Now at Fanatics