2021 Panini Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim Black Stars Prizm #230
Hye-Seong Kim · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Prospect Parallel - Black Stars Prizm
Player
Hye-Seong Kim
Set
2021 Panini Donruss Optic Rated Prospects / International
Year
2021
Card #
#230
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy on the right (approx 55/45). Corners and edges appear sharp through the top-loader, but surface may have minor micro-scratches common with Optic chrome finishes.
Category
Prospect Parallel - Black Stars Prizm
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate-Rising. Demand is currently speculative as collectors anticipate his move from the Kiwoom Heroes to MLB. Interest peaks during international play (WBC) and posting windows.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $80-120
Comparable Sales
Raw base versions sell for $2-4. Black Stars and similar retail parallels (Pink/Purple) generally command a 3x-5x multiplier over base. Similar international prospects from this set have sold in the $10-$20 range during peak hype.
Description
This is a 2021 Panini Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim 'Black Stars' Prizm. The card features the South Korean star in his Los Angeles/Team Korea international uniform. The design features a sleek black border with a holographic 'Stars' circle-pattern refractor finish that reacts vibrantly to light. Part of the 'Rated Prospect' equivalent for international subsets.
Key Features
Features KBO star Hye-Seong Kim, who is a highly anticipated MLB posting candidate. The Black Stars parallel is a retail-exclusive short-print pattern which is much rarer than standard base refractors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Panini Optic chrome stock, correct 'Optic' logo font, and distinctive 'circle' refractor pattern that is difficult to replicate. Correct card thickness for chrome-stock Panini products.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front. Potential for 'dimples' or surface refractor lines which are frequent in 2021 Optic production. Top-down centering looks good.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for this card to reach international buyers and KBO collectors. COMC is also a secondary option for long-term speculative storage.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain of a PSA 10, as the cost of grading outweighs the raw value for mid-grades. List as 'KBO Star' or 'Future MLB Posting' to attract speculators. Use high-quality photos to showcase the refractor 'stars' effect.