2024 Donruss Baseball George Lombard Jr. Prospect Jersey Kings Orange Cracked Ice #JK-GL
George Lombard Jr. · Panini (Donruss brand) · Prospect, Relic, Parallel, Orange Cracked Ice
Player
George Lombard Jr.
Set
2024 Donruss Baseball Prospect Jersey Kings
Year
2024
Card #
#JK-GL
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Visual centering is strong (~50/50). The bottom right corner shows slight whitening/softening. Surface has minor fingerprinting and potentially light scratches visible under the flash.
Category
Prospect, Relic, Parallel, Orange Cracked Ice
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss brand)
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Lombard Jr. is a premium prospect in a large market (Yankees), though Panini's lack of MLB licensing (no team logos) slightly caps the ceiling compared to Topps/Bowman.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $30-45, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $150-200. (Note: Relic cards are notoriously difficult to grade due to thickness and edge wear around the swatch cutout.)
Comparable Sales
Raw base versions of this relic sell for $5-10. Cracked Ice parallels for similar top 100 prospects like Max Clark or Wyatt Langford have fetched $25-$50. Multi-color or 'premium' swatches like this one tend to carry a 2x premium over plain white swatches.
Description
Featured here is a 2024 Donruss George Lombard Jr. Prospect Jersey Kings relic card. This eye-catching 'Orange Cracked Ice' parallel features a vibrant refractive background and a distinct zipper/stitching jersey relic piece embedded in the card. Lombard Jr. is shown in his New York uniform following his high selection in the 2023 MLB Draft. The card design utilizes a comic-style burst background with bold typography.
Key Features
Features a unique 'zipper' or heavy seam jersey relic, which is highly desirable compared to plain white swatches. Lombard Jr. is a top Yankees shortstop prospect, driving regional demand. The Orange Cracked Ice parallel is a popular retail-exclusive format.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The proprietary Panini Cracked Ice foil pattern, correct Donruss logo font, and standard thickness for Jersey Kings relics are all present. Not a commonly faked player/set.
Flaws to Note
Softness on the bottom right corner; minor edge chipping typical of thicker relic card stocks; surface smudging from handling; potential for 'tunneling' or indentations around the jersey window.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to reach New York Yankees prospect collectors. Facebook groups dedicated to Yankees cards or 'Sick Patches' would also yield quick sales.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain of a PSA 10; thick relic cards often grade 8s or 9s, which rarely covers the grading fee. Use the keyword 'Zipper' or 'Seam' in the title to attract relic hunters. Ship in a padded bubble mailer using a 55pt to 75pt top loader to accommodate the thickness.