2023-24 Panini Court Kings Marcus Smart Level 1 Teal Parallel #43
Marcus Smart · Panini · Parallel (Retail/Blaster Exclusive)
Player
Marcus Smart
Set
2023-24 Panini Court Kings (Basketball)
Year
2023
Card #
43
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Visible chipping on top and bottom edges; soft lower-right corner. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left.
Category
Parallel (Retail/Blaster Exclusive)
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Low. Marcus Smart is a respected veteran, but base parallels of non-stars from recent sets have limited liquidity unless sold in bulk or to team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $18-25; PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for similar 2023-24 Court Kings Teal non-rookie parallels range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies of this specific card are rarely seen on the market due to low ROI.
Description
2023-24 Panini Court Kings Marcus Smart Level 1 featuring the Teal parallel. This card showcases the artistic 'Court Kings' aesthetic with a background featuring geometric urban architecture. Smart is pictured in his Memphis Grizzlies uniform. The card has a textured, canvas-like finish and a prismatic foil sparkle unique to the teal parallel found in retail blaster boxes.
Key Features
Former Defensive Player of the Year; first-year Memphis Grizzlies card; popular art-deco inspired design; retail-exclusive Teal parallel version.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct card stock thickness for Panini Court Kings; accurate Memphis Grizzlies and Panini logos. The unique light-refracting 'teal' pattern is consistent with authentic Panini retail parallels.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping along the top horizontal edge and bottom edge, typical of the heavy card stock used in Court Kings. The lower-right corner shows slight blunting. There is a visible print line/scratch across the middle-right artistic element.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC, or a Memphis-based local card show. This card is best suited for a 'dollar bin' or as part of a Grizzlies team lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will outweigh the market value. Use high-quality photos to reveal the teal shimmer. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using the eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.