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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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2. Dwight Gooden signed baseball
This is a really great item for $50. It's tough to beat the look of a shelf of signed baseballs from some of baseball history's biggest names.
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1. Thurman Munson baseball card with a piece of his bat
An awesome item from a local legend.
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When is the 2024 National Sports Card Convention at the I-X Center?
The '24 NSCC will be at the IX Center in Cleveland between Wednesday, July 24 and Sunday, July 28.
Tickets for 2024 National Sports Card Convention at the I-X Center
Tickets for the NSCC are available for $30. Early-entry tickets for all five days can be purchased for $149.99.
Parking for National Sports Card Convention at I-X Center
Parking for the NSCC is available for $10.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Ranking the top items at the 2024 National Sports Card Convention for under $50
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