2024 Donruss Optic Aiva Arquette Rated Prospect Black Stars #20
Aiva Arquette · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Prospect, Parallel, Chrome, Non-Licensed
Player
Aiva Arquette
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#20
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Visual inspection shows a slight left-to-right centering bias. The bottom right corner exhibits minor white chipping visible against the black border. Surface appears clean, edges show slight factory rough-cut common in Optic. Current handling without a sleeve may impact surface grade.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Chrome, Non-Licensed
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate - Arquette is a 2022 draft pick showing promise, but as a non-licensed (no MLB logos) Panini product, demand is lower than Bowman Chrome counterparts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-75 (Note: Grading costs currently exceed the market value of this card)
Comparable Sales
Raw base versions sell for $1-2. Similar Optic 'Star' parallels for mid-tier prospects typically settle in the $5 range. Higher-tier prospects in this set fetch $10-15 raw.
Description
A stunning 2024 Donruss Optic Aiva Arquette 'Rated Prospect' card featuring the Black Stars parallel. This card utilizes Optic's signature chrome technology with a black-bordered design and a holographic starlight/sparkle pattern within the inner frame. Arquette is shown in a clean batting follow-through pose. The 'Rated Prospect' logo is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features high-upside Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Aiva Arquette. The Black Stars parallel is a retail-exclusive 'short print' compared to base cards, adding visual appeal with its holographic shimmer effect.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Correct Donruss Optic branding, proper 'chrome' card stock thickness, and the specific 'starlight' refractor pattern are consistent with 2024 Panini retail products. Not a high-risk target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Corners show early signs of whitening, particularly the bottom right. Centering is heavy toward the right side. Being a black-bordered card, any further chipping will be highly visible. Fingerprints are visible on the surface due to lack of a penny sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Standard Envelope for cheap shipping) or COMC. It is best suited for Arizona Diamondbacks team collectors or University of Washington alumni collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will outweigh the profit. Place it immediately in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface scratches. Use the 'eBay Standard Envelope' shipping option for $0.64 to keep total costs low for your buyer. List with 'D-Backs Prospect' in the title.