10 Best Cards to Buy Under $100 (2025 Edition)

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💡 10 Smart Cards Under $100 — May 2025 Picks

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.

1. Jackson Holliday2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects PSA 9

Avg Sale: ~$68–88
Why It Works: High-end prospect, graded with minimal downside; still room for a PSA 10 bump.

2. Paul Skenes2024 Bowman Draft Paper RC (Raw)

Listing Price: ~$90 (raw, excellent condition)
Why It Works: Star rookie; excellent candidate for grading + investment.

3. CJ Stroud2023 Prizm Rookie Silver (Raw)

Consistently around $68; strong NFL interest.

4. Elly De La Cruz2023 Chrome Update RC Gold Foil (Raw)

Tracked sales near $55; breakout rookie upside.

5. Jalen Hurts2020 Mosaic Base PSA 10

Avg Sale: ~$92; stable QB investment.

6. Shohei Ohtani2018 Topps Update RC (Raw)

Raw near $48; exciting candidate for grading.

7. 2024 Bowman Mega Box Mojo Pack Singles (Lot of 5)

Avg Lot: ~$39; nostalgia-packed inserts with breakout potential.

8. Trevor Lawrence2021 Donruss RC PSA 9

Around $63; possible PSA 10 upside brewing.

9. Julio Rodríguez2022 Chrome Sepia Refractor (Raw)

Typically ~$35; grade candidate with major upside.

10. 1991 Michael JordanUpper Deck Baseball PSA 8

Historic crossover appeal under $50.

📘 Buying Smart: Tips & Tools

  1. Focus on graded RCs and low-pop parallels for minimized downside.

  2. Raw cards with clean surfaces are prime for affordable grading.

  3. Diversify across sports & eras to catch off-season momentum.

  4. Check real-time comps on eBay and PSA Pop Reports.

  5. Pair with value products, like:

    • 2024 Topps Chrome Blaster (~$34)—chance for refractors

    • SGA Mystery Slab Pack (~$24.99)—guaranteed graded RC

📌 Conclusion & Next Steps

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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