
A niche pick for collectors focused on the WNBA or early Lorela Cubaj cards, as Blue Prizm parallels are limited print runs that tend to hold more collector interest than base versions. Buy Now at Fanatics

Targeted at baseball card collectors, this is a foil parallel variant of Mike Trout's 2017 Allen and Ginter card, which comes from one of Topps' most collected annual sets. Foil parallels like this one only appear in hot box packs, making them harder to pull than standard base cards. Buy Now at Fanatics

A niche pick for collectors focused on early-era rookie cards or Arizona Cardinals team sets, the Gold Refractor parallel from 2014 Topps Chrome is a numbered insert with the visual appeal that refractor cards are known for. Buy Now at Fanatics

Fanatics has this Steve Nash autographed 16" x 20" Phoenix Suns photo for fans looking to add a piece of Suns history to their collection, particularly those who followed Nash during his two MVP seasons in Phoenix. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph jersey cards are generally the most collectible cards a player will ever have, and at serial-numbered 32/125, this one has a limited print run that keeps it from being a common pull. Buy Now at Fanatics

Bowman Chrome X-Fractors are a refractor parallel with a distinct cross-hatch pattern, printed in limited numbers and generally more sought after than base refractors from the same set. This 2002 Shelley Duncan card is a pre-rookie issue from his prospect days, which tends to appeal to player collectors or anyone building out a Bowman Chrome prospect set from that era. Buy Now at Fanatics

A good pickup for Martell Webster collectors or anyone building out a mid-2000s NBA set, since the Topps First Row Sepia parallel is a short-printed variant that doesn't surface often. Buy Now at Fanatics

Fanatics has a 2020-21 Certified Gold Team Stephen Curry trading card for collectors who want a mid-era Curry card from one of his more productive seasons before the Warriors' 2022 championship run. Buy Now at Fanatics

Fanatics has this Jordan Walker signed 8x10 Opening Day photo for collectors who want a piece from his debut season with the Cardinals — it comes with authentication, which is the baseline requirement for any signed memorabilia worth holding onto. Buy Now at Fanatics

A solid pickup for collectors targeting rookie-year Prizm cards, as the 2022-23 Fast Break release is one of the more sought-after Prizm sets from that draft class. Buy Now at Fanatics

Rookie autograph cards from this era tend to hold more long-term interest than base cards, and Stewart has become a reliable starter in the league since this was printed, which makes this a reasonable pick for collectors who got in early on his trajectory. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors focused on early career autographs will find this card worth a look, as it captures Delon Wright's rookie-era signature from his debut season with the Toronto Raptors. Buy Now at Fanatics

Buzelis rookie cards are drawing early collector interest as he develops with the Bulls, and the Origins set is one of Panini's more visually distinct lines with its textured, vintage-style design. If you're building a Buzelis collection early in his career, the Dawn insert is a solid entry point before his cards get more expensive. Buy Now at Fanatics

Collectors focused on early Jalen Green cards will find this one worth a look — it's a memorabilia prizm from his rookie season, with the copper parallel adding some scarcity that base versions don't have. Buy Now at Fanatics

Printing plates are one-of-one items by nature, meaning this is literally the only copy of this card that exists, which is the main appeal for serious prospectors and collectors chasing unique pieces. Buy Now at Fanatics

Prizm cards in colored parallels like Purple tend to hold more collector interest than base versions, and Okongwu has been a rising defensive anchor for the Hawks, making this a reasonable pickup if you're building a player collection or want a mid-tier parallel at a lower entry point than rarer colors. Buy Now at Fanatics

Soto's 2018 Topps Chrome Update rookie card is one of the more sought-after modern baseball cards given how his career has developed, and the HMT98 is the base rookie to have for anyone building a Soto collection or investing in his cardboard. Buy Now at Fanatics

Suited for collectors who focus on game-used memorabilia cards, this Topps Heritage relic features an embedded piece of William Contreras' gear in the classic Heritage design, which blends the vintage Topps aesthetic with a current Brewers standout. Buy Now at Fanatics

Numbered to 99 copies, this autographed Prizm Deca Signatures card of Adem Bona suits collectors who follow the Oklahoma City Thunder's young frontcourt or want a limited NBA rookie-era auto at a lower price point than star players command. Buy Now at Fanatics

Fanatics has this framed, autographed Peyton Manning photo for collectors or Broncos fans who want a display-ready piece rather than something they'd need to frame themselves. Buy Now at Fanatics