2021 Donruss Baseball Pie Traynor Variations Rockets Parallel #183
Pie Traynor · Panini (Donruss brand) · Parallel, Insert, Legend
Player
Pie Traynor
Set
2021 Donruss Baseball (Variations)
Year
2021
Card #
#183
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears well-centered with sharp corners and clean edges visible through the top loader. No surface scratches or print lines are immediately apparent on the refractor-like finish.
Category
Parallel, Insert, Legend
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Pie Traynor is a legendary Hall of Famer, though typically collected by set builders or Pirates specialists rather than high-volume modern flippers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent 2021 Donruss Rockets parallels of similar HOF players (like Tris Speaker or Honus Wagner) typically sell for $5-10 raw. Base versions sell for under $1.
Description
This 2021 Donruss Pie Traynor card features the rare 'Rockets' holo-foil parallel pattern. The design showcases a black and white vintage photograph of the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman against a vibrant, multi-colored prismatic background filled with repeating rocket ship icons. The card includes the iconic Donruss 'D' logo and a sleek modern border design.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, 'Rockets' parallel pattern (Retail exclusive), Variations subset, high-eye-appeal holographic finish.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Rockets' prism pattern is technically difficult to forge, and the card stock thickness and logo crispness match Panini's 2021 production standards.
Flaws to Note
Potential for minor surface dimples common in Panini chrome-style finishes; slight top-to-bottom centering shift (~55/45).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best venue for this specific parallel. COMC is a good secondary option for long-term listing to reach set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are aiming for a PSA 10 for a Registry set builder; the grading cost likely outweighs the raw-to-graded value jump for mid-grades. Use 'Rockets Parallel' and 'HOF' in the title.