2020-21 Panini Donruss Optic Udoka Azubuike Rated Rookie #169
Udoka Azubuike · Panini · Rookie Card (RC), Base Optichrome
Player
Udoka Azubuike
Set
2020-21 Panini Donruss Optic Basketball
Year
2020
Card #
#169
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering is strong (approx 55/45), corners appear sharp, and surface shows high gloss. Minor bottom-edge whitening is possible upon closer inspection.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base Optichrome
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Low. Azubuike is currently a rotational player/journeyman, which limits the market to Utah Jazz team collectors or Kansas Jayhawks alumni fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $10-15, PSA 10: $25-35, PSA 8: $5-8. Note: Grading costs currently exceed the market value for this card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 examples have historically sold for under $30, with low volume in the last 6 months.
Description
Featured is the 2020-21 Panini Donruss Optic Udoka Azubuike Rated Rookie card. This card features a crisp action shot of the former Utah Jazz center in his home navy uniform, dribbling against a clean white and navy background. The iconic 'Rated Rookie' logo is prominently displayed in the top left corner, and the card features the signature chromium 'Optichrome' finish that collectors highly desire.
Key Features
Official NBA Rookie Card designation; Part of the highly collectible 'Rated Rookie' subset; High-end Optic brand (chrome version of Donruss); Features a former first-round pick.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Optichrome reflectivity; Proper Panini branding and font weight; Standard 35pt card stock thickness. Confidence: High (not a high-risk card for counterfeiting).
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the right border; Slight rough cut on the bottom right corner; Potential surface 'dimples' common in 2020 Optic production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or PWE (Plain White Envelope) listing, or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term consignment to avoid high shipping overhead.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be significantly higher than the final sale price. List using eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to make the card attractive to budget collectors. Use keywords: 'Udoka Azubuike RC', 'Rated Rookie', 'Jazz', 'Kansas'.