
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

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

Collectors focused on Cal Ripken Jr. memorabilia or early 2000s Leaf inserts will find this one appealing, as the Home/Away Materials format includes actual jersey swatches from both uniform styles in a single card. Fanatics has it available if you want a certified relic card from one of baseball's most iconic careers. 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

Velocity is one of the more visually distinct inserts in the Donruss Optic lineup, and the pink parallel adds a layer of scarcity that makes it more appealing to collectors building a Jalen Williams player collection or chasing Optic inserts from this season. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pick for collectors focused on Robert Woods memorabilia, as National Treasures is one of Panini's higher-end lines and the Century Materials cards include embedded jersey swatches, making them more substantial than a standard base card. Buy Now at Fanatics

Roby went undrafted in 2019 before carving out a roster spot with the Thunder, which makes this a low-cost entry point for collectors who like to back overlooked players before their value climbs. The on-card auto and jersey swatch combination is what you'd typically pay a premium for in newer products, so finding it at a discount is worth noting if you're building an NBA rookie auto collection. 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

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

A solid option for Vikings collectors or anyone who focuses on numbered rookie autograph patches, with the serial number of 34/49 keeping it in a range that's scarce without being unattainable. 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 Eagles or Maclin collectors, as the Pink Refractor parallel is one of the more visually distinct variants in the 2015 Topps Chrome Mini set and typically harder to track down than base chrome versions. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors chasing rookie-era cards from Tune's breakout 2023 season will find this Elite Pen Pals insert worth a look, as the Panini Elite line sits a tier above base-set cards in terms of collector appeal. 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

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

Rookie cards from Panini Prizm's Hyper parallel are among the more sought-after modern inserts due to their distinct color pattern and limited print runs, making this a reasonable pickup for collectors tracking Jalen Williams following his 2023 NBA All-Star selection and continued rise with the Thunder. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie cards from the current season tend to hold more value when the player shows early promise, and Knecht had a notable debut year with the Lakers. The Ruby Wave parallel is a mid-tier Prizm variant, meaning it sits above base but below the lower-numbered refractors, which puts it in a range that's accessible without committing to the higher-end parallels. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie cards from Scottie Barnes' first season carry more collector interest given he won Rookie of the Year that year, and the Luminance parallel in blue keeps it accessible without the price tag of rarer inserts. Buy Now at Fanatics