2024 Donruss Optic Dylan Crews Black Stars Parallel #218
Dylan Crews · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Prospect Parallel / Black Stars / Multi-Color Prizm
Player
Dylan Crews
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#218
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy to the top/right (approx 60/40); corners look sharp, but black borders are prone to micro-chipping.
Category
Prospect Parallel / Black Stars / Multi-Color Prizm
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Strong. Dylan Crews is a highly tracked prospect for the Washington Nationals. Demand is driven by his MLB debut trajectory and collectors seeking his early non-Bowman licensed parallels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-85
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for 2024 Optic Black Stars prospects range from $3 to $15 depending on the player. Dylan Crews currently trades at a premium compared to other base-level parallels due to his top-prospect status.
Description
This is a 2024 Donruss Optic Dylan Crews prospect card featuring the stunning Black Stars parallel. The card shows Crews in his Washington gray uniform in a powerful batting stance. The border is a deep glossy black with an inner holographic 'sparkle' or 'star' pattern that reacts beautifully to light. The Optic logo is prominently displayed in the top right, with a clean nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features one of baseball's top-tier prospects (Dylan Crews). Elite collegiate pedigree at LSU and 2nd overall pick. The Black Stars parallel is a retail-exclusive insert that provides a premium look compared to base cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for Optic (chromium-style); appropriate 'Optic' logo font and placement; authentic holographic star-pattern refraction. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting due to modern security prints.
Flaws to Note
Slight vertical centering bias toward the top. Black edges are highly susceptible to white 'chipping' that occurs during the factory cutting process. Visible fingerprint smudges on the surface should be wiped with a microfiber cloth.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay via a 'Buy It Now' listing or a 7-day auction starting at $0.99. Also suitable for COMC or Facebook prospect-specific trade groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10; the cost of grading currently outweighs the raw-to-9 value. Use the keywords 'Dylan Crews', 'Black Stars', 'Nationals Prospect', and '2024 Optic'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer (BMWT).