2024 Donruss Bubba Chandler Elite Series Rookie Card #ES-18
Bubba Chandler · Panini (Donruss Brand) · Rookie Card, Insert
Player
Bubba Chandler
Set
2024 Donruss Baseball - Elite Series Subset
Year
2024
Card #
#ES-18
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 55/45). Corners and edges appear sharp through the top loader, but surface scratches are common on these foil-finished cards.
Category
Rookie Card, Insert
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Bubba Chandler is a highly-ranked prospect in the Pirates system, but Panini baseball products lack MLB licensing (no team logos), which limits the ceiling for demand compared to Topps/Bowman.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading costs currently exceed the market value of this specific base insert).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card have ranged from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies of base Elite Series inserts from this year typically sell for $15-$25 for PSA 9s.
Description
This 2024 Donruss Elite Series card features Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler in a dynamic pitching motion. The design utilizes the classic 1990s Elite Series throwback aesthetic with a silver foil border, marble-textured lower half, and a gold-to-brown gradient background. It prominently features the 'Rated Rookie' logo and 'Elite Series' branding.
Key Features
Features a top-tier MLB prospect (Bubba Chandler) with 'RC' Shield. The Elite Series is a long-standing, popular insert brand within the Panini/Donruss ecosystem known for its foil finish and classic design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a modern, mass-produced insert with correct foil stamping, typography, and card stock for 2024 Panini products. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting due to current market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side heavy centering. Potential for minor surface scratches on the silver foil borders which are highly susceptible to visible wear. Possible minor white chipping on the bottom right corner edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a 'lot' or via eBay Standard Envelope), COMC, or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card at current prices; the cost of grading will be higher than the card's resale value. List it during the MLB season when the player is performing well. Use 'Bubba Chandler RC' and 'Elite Series' in the title. Ship using eBay Standard Envelope ($0.64-$1.12) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.