2024 Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim White Circles Prizm #149
Hye-Seong Kim · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Base Parallel - White Circles Prizm / Refractor
Player
Hye-Seong Kim
Set
2024 Donruss Optic
Year
2024
Card #
149
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering looks excellent (approx 55/45). The corners appear sharp through the one-touch case, though surface scratches on the chrome finish are common and would need high-intensity light inspection.
Category
Base Parallel - White Circles Prizm / Refractor
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate-High (Trending). Demand for Kim is currently high as he is a key figure in international scouting and professional speculation. Interest typically spikes during the MLB off-season and Spring Training.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15.00-20.00, PSA 9: $25.00-35.00, PSA 10: $60.00-85.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2024 Optic non-numbered parallels for international prospects range from $8 to $20. Base versions of Kim sell for $2-5, giving this 'White Circles' version a healthy premium.
Description
This is a 2024 Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim featuring the high-gloss 'White Circles' Prizm parallel design. The card depicts the Korean star in his Los Angeles uniform with a vibrant holofoil circle pattern across the surface. As an unlicensed Panini product, it lacks MLB logos but features the premium Optichrome technology collectors love.
Key Features
Hye-Seong Kim is a major international prospect and KBO star expected to make a significant impact in MLB. This 'White Circles' parallel is a retail-exclusive or hobby-limited variant that offers significantly more eye appeal than the standard base card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'White Circles' refraction pattern is difficult to forge; the Optichrome card stock thickness and the crispness of the Donruss Optic logo in the top right corner are consistent with genuine Panini production.
Flaws to Note
Possible surface dimples or micro-scratches which are endemic to the Optic chrome finish. Centering is slightly bottom-heavy. Edges may show minor silvering/chipping under 10x magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of international prospect seekers. COMC is a secondary option for long-term 'flipping' if you don't mind the wait.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10; the cost of grading outweighs the value for a PSA 9. Use keywords like 'KBO Star', 'Prospect', and 'Prizm' in the title. Ship in the current one-touch case or a top loader inside a bubble mailer.