2024 Donruss Optic Rhett Lowder Black Stars Rated Prospect #RP-2
Rhett Lowder · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Prospect, Parallel, Prizm/Foil
Player
Rhett Lowder
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball Rated Prospect
Year
2024
Card #
#RP-2
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Corners and edges look sharp through the top loader, and no visible surface scratches or print lines are present in the focal area.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Prizm/Foil
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Lowder is a high-profile first-round pick. Demand is driven by Reds fans and prospect collectors, though held back slightly by the lack of MLB licensing (no team logos).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18; PSA 9: $20-30; PSA 10: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of Rhett Lowder Optic parallels range from $2.00 for base versions to $15.00 for numbered variants. Comparable non-numbered 'Stars' or 'Prizm' parallels for similar tier prospects typically sell for $5-10 raw.
Description
This is a 2024 Donruss Optic Rhett Lowder 'Black Stars' parallel featuring a circular holographic 'Prizm' pattern against a sleek black border. The card depicts the Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect in his windup. Part of the prestige 'Rated Prospect' subset, this card features Optichrome technology with a high-gloss, reflective finish and bold team colors.
Key Features
Features top Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder; Black Stars parallel design; Rated Prospect subset identifier; high-demand Optic chrome technology.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Optichrome card stock thickness; crisp 'Optic' and 'Rated Prospect' logos; distinct holographic circular 'Stars' pattern light refraction; proper font weights on the name bar. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting due to current market value.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40) toward the left and bottom edges; potential for minor surface dimples common in Panini Optic products; top loader has a visible scratch but card appears protected.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific modern parallel. COMC is a good secondary option for lower-cost shipping aggregation. Local Cincinnati card shows will have higher-than-average local interest.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as the cost of grading may exceed the value of a PSA 9. Use 'Black Stars Prizm' and 'Reds Prospect' in the listing title. Ship in a bubble mailer with tracking given the thickness of Optic card stock.