2021 Panini Donruss Optic Jimmie Foxx Philadelphia #136
Jimmie Foxx · Panini (Donruss Optic brand) · Base / Legend
Player
Jimmie Foxx
Set
2021 Panini Donruss Optic
Year
2021
Card #
#136
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and the bottom edge shows very minor chipping, but corners are sharp and the chrome surface remains clean.
Category
Base / Legend
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. While Jimmie Foxx is an all-time great, this is a modern base card with no licensing (no MLB team logos), which typically limits growth potential compared to Topps vintage or limited parallels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the card's value for this specific base card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 2021 Optic base legends typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. Parallels like the 'Prizm' or 'Holos' of this card sell for $5-10.
Description
Features a classic sepia-toned black and white image of Hall of Fame legend Jimmie Foxx in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform. This card is part of the 2021 Donruss Optic set, known for its high-gloss chrome finish and modern 'Optichrome' technology. The design features a white border with blue and silver geometric accents.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend and 3-time MVP Jimmie Foxx; clean, modern chrome design; highly collectible brand name (Optic).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic check includes the refractive 'Optichrome' finish, the crispness of the Panini Optic logo in the upper right, and the correct thickness of the card stock. This base legend card is not a high target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias; minor white chipping visible on the bottom edge; common surface dimples or light scratches inherent to chrome cards (though none clearly visible in photo).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or as a 'filler' card in local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Sell this card raw. The cost of professional grading (PSA/BGS) is significantly higher than the final market value of a base card. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for shipping to keep costs under $1.00 for the buyer.