5 Trading Cards Under $100 (November 2025)
Best trading cards under $100 for November 2025. Five budget-friendly picks with prices, sold comps and trends. Great for new collectors—see the list now.
5 Trading Cards Under $100 (November 2025)
Welcome to our new monthly budget series—five trading cards under $100 you can buy with confidence. It’s designed for newcomers and returning collectors who want simple, low-risk entries you can learn with, not lottery tickets.
Each pick is typically under $40 so you can buy one or two and still leave room for shipping, taxes, or a future grade. This month spans baseball, NFL, NBA and Pokémon, with a focus on cards that are easy to resell if you change your mind.
How we choose: steady sold volume over the last 30–90 days, recognizable flagship sets (Topps, Bowman, Prizm, Optic), true rookie identifiers, and recent momentum that isn’t just a single outlier sale. Every pick links to a live eBay search so you can verify sold comps before you buy.
If you’re new to collecting, start here: 10 smart tips every collector should know and PSA vs CGC vs BGS vs SGC: Grading guide for 2025.
TL;DR
- Budget first: Keep each pick comfortably under $40 to leave room for fees.
- Real demand: All picks show recent sales volume and positive momentum.
- Risk-aware: We favor liquid sets and clean rookie identifiers over hype-only buys.
- Actionable: Each card links to a live eBay search to help you price-check quickly.
Not financial advice. Prices and availability change fast—always check sold comps and card condition before you buy.
Best trading cards to buy for a $100 budget
Trey Yesavage
2024 Bowman Draft #BDC-92
Picked 20th overall by the Blue Jays (2024). Affordable entry with low downside and strong prospect narrative. 198 sales tracked; if the mound production continues, this rookie could compound over time.
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Drake Maye
2024 Optic #229 PSA 9
One of the top QBs from the 2024 draft. Reasonably priced slab with clear liquidity. 142 sales; if development trends up, this RC can re-rate as confidence builds.
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Kyshawn George
2024 Prizm #257
Low-cost rookie foothold in a flagship chromium set. 95 sales. If minutes and role expand, base plus sensible parallels can see a step-up move.
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Kel'el Ware
2024 Prizm #248
Very affordable rookie entry. 68 sales. If playing time and profile rise, expect gradual value build—still a speculative, longer-term hold dependent on development and condition.
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Chatot
2024 Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces #181/162
Accessible entry to Temporal Forces showing recent upside. ~US $10–15 sales and 128 total sales tracked. Illustration Rare risk/reward applies: eye appeal and grading drive outcomes.
View on eBayHow to Use This List
- Check sold comps for each pick over 30–180 days; ignore single outliers.
- Prioritize eye appeal (centering/surfaces) and tougher parallels when priced fairly.
- Plan grading intentionally—only when condition and value delta justify the fee.
- Stay disciplined: define a max price per card and stick to it.
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