2023 Panini Select Sam LaPorta RC #114
Sam LaPorta · Panini · Rookie Card (RC), Base Concourse
Player
Sam LaPorta
Set
2023 Panini Select Football
Year
2023
Card #
114
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have good centering, though top-to-bottom shifts are common in Select. Corners and edges look sharp from the photo, but surface micro-scratches are common on chrome/ptopry stock without a sleeve.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base Concourse
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Strong. Sam LaPorta is one of the premier young tight ends in the NFL. Demand spikes during the NFL season and Lions playoff runs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.00 to $7.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $50 range after a slight dip from his record-breaking rookie season peak.
Description
This is a 2023 Panini Select rookie card of Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta. The card features the 'Concourse' level design with a high-gloss chrome finish. It depicts LaPorta in his home blue Lions uniform carrying the football. The iconic RC shield is located in the upper left corner, and the Select brand logo is featured in the lower center with silver foil accents.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) of a record-breaking tight end; high-demand Detroit Lions card; iconic Select brand known for holding long-term value compared to paper base cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Select 2023' foil stamping has the correct depth and reflectiveness. The card stock thickness is consistent with Panini Optichrome technology. Not a frequently faked card due to current raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface fingerprints and dust (should be cleaned with microfiber). Potential for light surface scuffing common on Panini chrome stock. Bottom edge appears slightly rough, likely a factory cut issue common to the 2023 Select run.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single base rookie like this. Alternatively, it works well as part of a 'Lions Lot' on Facebook collector groups or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Wipe the surface with a clean microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints before photographing. Place immediately in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use '2023 Select Sam LaPorta Lions RC #114' as your title. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.