2021 Donruss Optic Carlton Fisk #28
Carlton Fisk · Panini (Donruss Optic brand) · Base Card / Legend / Opti-Chrome
Player
Carlton Fisk
Set
2021 Panini Donruss Optic
Year
2021
Card #
#28
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Left-to-right centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 45/55). Corners and edges appear sharp through the top loader. No visible surface scratches.
Category
Base Card / Legend / Opti-Chrome
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic brand)
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Highly collectible for Carlton Fisk or Red Sox team set builders, but low liquidity for general investors compared to rookie cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs typically exceed the total market value for base legends.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this base card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies are rarely seen in the market as the cost to grade outweighs the market premium for base legend cards.
Description
2021 Donruss Optic Carlton Fisk base card featuring the Hall of Fame catcher in his classic Boston Red Sox era uniform. The card features the signature Opti-Chrome finish with a clean white and red border design. The image captures Fisk in a powerful follow-through after a swing.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; iconic Boston Red Sox legend; high-quality chrome card stock and finish; clean modern design by Panini.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Optic Donruss logo stamping; high-gloss chrome finish; proper card stock thickness for Panini Optic. Low risk of counterfeiting as this is a high-volume base card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the right side. The top loader has visible surface scuffs that may obscure fine details on the card surface, but the card itself looks well-preserved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost PWE shipping), COMC, or a Red Sox fan forum/Facebook group. Best sold as part of a larger lot of Carlton Fisk or Red Sox cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will likely be 5-10x the actual card value. List as '2021 Donruss Optic Carlton Fisk #28 Red Sox HOF'. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60-$1.00 shipping to keep the total price attractive to buyers.