2016-17 Panini Donruss Optic Metta World Peace Silver Prizm Holo #148
Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) · Panini · Parallel (Holo/Silver Prizm)
Player
Metta World Peace (Ron Artest)
Set
2016-17 Donruss Optic
Year
2016
Card #
#148
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right. Surface shows potential micro-scratching typical of Optic chrome finish. Corners look sharp through the toploader, but edges cannot be fully verified.
Category
Parallel (Holo/Silver Prizm)
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate/Niche. Strong interest from Indiana Pacers team collectors and Ron Artest/Metta World Peace completionists. Low general market 'heat' compared to star rookies of this year like Brandon Ingram or Jaylen Brown.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $100-150 (extremely low pop)
Comparable Sales
Raw sales for similar veteran Holos from this set typically range from $2 to $10. Graded PSA 10 copies for veteran players in this set can occasionally fetch over $100 due to the difficulty of getting high grades on the early Optic stock, but PSA 9s usually settle around $30-40.
Description
This 2016-17 Panini Donruss Optic features Metta World Peace in his Indiana Pacers uniform. This is the 'Holo' parallel, known for its rainbow-refractive shine when held under light. The card utilizes the premium Optichrome technology, giving it a chrome-like finish and sturdy card stock. The design features a classic action shot with a patterned border and the iconic 'Rated Optic' logo.
Key Features
Features the popular player formerly known as Ron Artest; Holographic Prizm/Silver parallel is a staple of the Panini era; Action shot in the classic Pacers pinstripe jersey; 2016-17 was the inaugural year for Donruss Optic Basketball.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Rated Optic' logo placement and the specific rainbow refraction pattern are consistent with Panini’s 2016 manufacturing process. No known high-quality fakes exist for this specific base parallel.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias. Optic cards from this era are prone to 'dimples' and surface scratches. Potential for edge chipping on the rear blue borders common to this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of team collectors. COMC is also a great option for low-to-mid value parallels where you want to wait for the right buyer.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as the grading fee will exceed the value of a PSA 9. List with keywords like 'Refractor', 'Silver Prizm', and 'Indiana Pacers' to catch search alerts. Use a penny sleeve and a clean top loader for photos.