SGA Team
May 12, 2025
You don’t need a five-figure bankroll to build a compelling sports card collection. Here are 10 standout cards under $100, chosen for value, collector demand, and upside heading into 2026. All are tracked via verified eBay sales and SGA store comps as of May 2025.
Avg Sale: ~$68–88
Why It Works: High-end prospect, graded with minimal downside; still room for a PSA 10 bump.
Listing Price: ~$90 (raw, excellent condition)
Why It Works: Star rookie; excellent candidate for grading + investment.
Consistently around $68; strong NFL interest.
Tracked sales near $55; breakout rookie upside.
Avg Sale: ~$92; stable QB investment.
Raw near $48; exciting candidate for grading.
Avg Lot: ~$39; nostalgia-packed inserts with breakout potential.
Around $63; possible PSA 10 upside brewing.
Typically ~$35; grade candidate with major upside.
Historic crossover appeal under $50.
Focus on graded RCs and low-pop parallels for minimized downside.
Raw cards with clean surfaces are prime for affordable grading.
Diversify across sports & eras to catch off-season momentum.
Check real-time comps on eBay and PSA Pop Reports.
Pair with value products, like:
2024 Topps Chrome Blaster (~$34)—chance for refractors
SGA Mystery Slab Pack (~$24.99)—guaranteed graded RC
With a $100 budget, you can target undervalued graded rookies, low-pop parallels, and raw cards primed for grading. Combine these picks with affordable products like mystery slab packs or blaster boxes to build a diverse, high-upside portfolio as you head into 2026.
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