Ranking the top items at the 2024 National Sports Card Convention for under $50

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Ranking the top items at the 2024 National Sports Card Convention for under $50

Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal · Akron Beacon Journal

Fri, Jul 26, 2024 ·

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CLEVELAND — The 2024 National Sports Card Convention is at the I-X Center all week, and for any sports fan, it's an endless maze of cool collectibles and once-in-a-lifetime items being on display.

Michael Jordan card at 2024 National Sports Card Convention, at I-X Center.

Though, many of these collectibles can break the bank pretty quickly. We ranked the most mind-blowing items that you can find at the convention , and I detailed how I chose to spend $100 , which became a very enjoyable but almost difficult decision due to how many awesome items were discovered during the show's opening night.

But what if you're not wanting to take out a second mortgage just yet? There are rows upon rows of great collectibles available, so here's a list of the top items we found that can be had for $50 or less.

9. Michael Jordan basketball card

Basketball cards aren't quite as popular, but it's tough to beat a 90s MJ card.

Alex Rodriguez card at 2024 National Sports Card Convention, at I-X Center.

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8. Alex Rodriguez rookie card

It's also hard to go wrong with a pretty cool rookie card, like this one of A-Rod during his Mariners days as a shortstop.

Stan Musial card at 2024 National Sports Card Convention, at I-X Center.

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7. Stan Musial baseball card

It's also tough to beat the nostalgia of this era of baseball cards, and Stan The Man is a legend.

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Barry Bonds card at 2024 National Sports Card Convention, at I-X Center.

6. Barry Bonds 1987 baseball card

Yes, it's listed $55, but there's a good chance it can be had for our $50 price limit.

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Bob Gibson card at 2024 National Sports Card Convention, at I-X Center.

5. Bob Gibson baseball card

A card from the 60s of one of the best pitchers to ever pick up a baseball? Sign me up.

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Ken Griffey Jr. card at 2024 National Sports Card Convention, at I-X Center.

4. 1995 Ken Griffey Jr. baseball card

This card just looks like the prototypical 90s baseball card, and who's cooler than Jr?

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George Brett card at 2024 National Sports Card Convention, at I-X Center.

3. George Brett baseball card with a piece of his uniform

Yes, these cards often advertise "game-worn" jerseys when they often mean they were worn for a few minutes and then cut up, but it's a cool item for fans.

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