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A solid pick for Rudy Gay collectors or anyone building a mid-2010s Spurs or Kings era set, since the Spectra Red Die Cut parallels were produced in limited quantities and don't surface often at retail. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for collectors focused on autographed rookie cards, particularly if you follow the Pittsburgh Pirates or want a refractor variant in your set. Buy Now at Fanatics

Fanatics has this game-used dirt jar from Game 5 of the 2020 ALDS between the Yankees and Rays, which is the kind of item that appeals to collectors who want a tangible piece of a specific playoff moment rather than a replica or print. Buy Now at Fanatics

Fanatics has this 2020-21 Panini Contenders Game Night Ticket LeBron James card available for collectors looking to add a recognizable insert from one of his later Lakers seasons. The Game Night Ticket parallel is one of the more sought-after subsets in the Contenders lineup, so it's a reasonable pickup if you're building a LeBron collection or want a mid-tier insert without going into high-end territory. Buy Now at Fanatics

Refractor parallels from the late '90s Finest sets are among the more sought-after cards from that era, and Karl Malone's peak years align with this 1997-98 release, making it a natural fit for collectors focused on that Utah Jazz dynasty run. Buy Now at Fanatics

Bowman Chrome Draft autos are the go-to entry point for prospect collectors, and the Blue Refractor parallel sits above the base auto in the print run hierarchy, making it a more limited version of Criswell's first certified signature card. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie cards from the Donruss Optic line are a standard entry point for NBA card collectors, and Jalen Pickett's 2023-24 version covers his first season with the Sacramento Kings. A reasonable pickup if you're building a Pickett collection early or want a low-cost rookie card from the Optic set. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for Antonio Gates collectors or Chargers fans looking to add a low-print parallel from his prime years — the Xtra Points Green inserts from Playoff Prestige were numbered short runs, which keeps them more scarce than base cards from that era. Buy Now at Fanatics

Turning Pro inserts typically carry a premium since they're tied to a player's rookie year and include embedded memorabilia, making this a reasonable pick if you're building an Anthony Richardson collection or want a piece from his first NFL season. Buy Now at Fanatics

Bowman Chrome refractors from 2013 are among the more collected parallels from that era, and the Gold Refractor variant is a numbered, limited print run card, which tends to hold more interest for set collectors or prospectors still tracking Mesa's career arc. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid option for collectors building out a Rockets-era Kenyon Martin Jr. set, as Purple Prizms sit in the mid-tier of the Prizm parallel rainbow and tend to hold their value better than base cards. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for Royals fans or collectors who focus on autographed relic cards, since the Material Signatures series combines a certified auto with an embedded piece of game-used material in a single card. Bubic was still an active MLB pitcher when this 2021 Diamond Kings set released, so there's some upside if his career trajectory improves. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for Mets or Blue Jays collectors, as Leiter's 2000 Topps MVP Promotion card is a standalone promo issue that sits outside the standard base set and tends to be harder to track down than his regular-year cards. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors focused on autographed rookie-era cards will find this one worth a look, as the Turn of the Century parallel from Panini Elite typically runs in limited print runs that keep long-term scarcity intact for rising players like Cine. Buy Now at Fanatics

Donruss Optic Elite Dominators is one of the more recognizable insert sets in modern basketball cards, and a LeBron holo parallel from that run is the kind of card collectors specifically hunt for. If you're building a LeBron PC or want a visually sharp card from a reputable insert set, this is a straightforward pickup. Buy Now at Fanatics

A decent pickup for collectors focused on autographed rookie-era cards, since the Contenders Draft Picks Season Ticket series is one of the more recognized autograph sets in basketball card collecting. Buy Now at Fanatics

A niche pick for set collectors chasing short-print parallels, the Tie-Dye Prizm die-cut is one of the rarest inserts in the Select line and tends to be harder to track down for role-player era cards like this one. Buy Now at Fanatics

Autograph cards from Panini Prizm are among the more collectible mainstream football card products, and Cam Akers' 2021 season was a notable comeback story after a torn Achilles, which gives this card some backstory for collectors who follow player narratives. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for Lions collectors or anyone building a Marvin Jones Jr. player collection, particularly since the 2021 Donruss Optic Green parallel is a short-print variant that's harder to track down than base cards. Buy Now at Fanatics