2021 Panini Elite Extra Edition Ken Griffey Jr. Green Parallel #45
Ken Griffey Jr. · Panini · Parallel
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
2021 Panini Elite Extra Edition
Year
2021
Card #
45
Condition Grade
PSA 8.5 to 9 (NM-MT to Mint) estimated. Corners appear sharp, and edges are clean with good gloss on the green sparkle finish. Centering is slightly heavy to the right/bottom border as typical for modern Panini card stock.
Category
Parallel
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate. Ken Griffey Jr. cards always maintain a steady collector base, though modern inserts and parallels for retired legends fluctuate based on aesthetic appeal.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $120-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for similar Panini parallel cards of Ken Griffey Jr. from recent years generally range between $12 and $22 depending on the specific parallel color and scarcity.
Description
Up for consideration is a striking 2021 Panini Elite Extra Edition card featuring Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. in his classic Seattle Mariners away uniform, captured in a follow-through batting pose. This card features a vibrant green refracting sparkle pattern background with the distinctive Elite logo in the top left corner. The back features player bio and stats. A must-have for any Griffey PC or modern insert collector.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, vibrant green parallel finish, modern chromium stock, popular Elite brand design featuring a classic Mariners image.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock thickness, crisp holographic green refraction pattern, and sharp typography match authentic 2021 Panini production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the right and bottom borders. Light surface wear potentially visible under direct harsh lighting.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or dedicated Facebook baseball card buy/sell/trade groups.
Selling Tips
Raw cards in this price bracket are best sold directly on eBay using eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs low for the buyer. Consider grading only if you are confident it will secure a PSA 10 due to grading fees.