2024 Donruss Optic Leo De Vries Rated Prospect Orange Velocity #NNO
Leo De Vries · Panini (Donruss Optic brand) · Prospect, Parallel, Orange Velocity Prizm/Refractor
Player
Leo De Vries
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
Not visible on front (Typical of Optic Rated Prospect inserts)
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (60/40); corners appear sharp; surface looks clean but prone to micro-scratches common in Optic card stock.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Orange Velocity Prizm/Refractor
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. De Vries is a high-ceiling prospect, but the market for non-licensed (no MLB logos) baseball cards is generally lower than Topps/Bowman. Demand spikes during his high-performance streaks in the minors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for 2024 Optic Orange Velocity prospects range between $3.00 and $15.00 depending on the player. Similar Leo De Vries inserts/parallels have trended stable in the $10 range as he is currently a 'hold' for long-term investors.
Description
2024 Donruss Optic Leo De Vries Rated Prospect featuring the stunning Orange Velocity cracked-ice style parallel. The card shows the highly-touted international prospect in his batting stance wearing Oakland colors. The vibrant orange velocity pattern radiates throughout the border, complementing the gold and black accents of the Optic design.
Key Features
Leo De Vries is a top international prospect (San Diego Padres organization); this card features the popular Orange Velocity parallel which is a staple of Panini's high-end 'Optic' brand; includes the iconic 'Rated Prospect' logo.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 'Optic' logo font and depth; specific Orange Velocity light refraction pattern is difficult to forge; card stock thickness is consistent with Panini Optic 35pt chrome. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias. Tiny white speck on the bottom left corner may be light glare or a minor edge nick. Optic cards are notorious for surface dimples and print lines that are difficult to see without a jeweler's loupe.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to capture the 'prospecting' market. Facebook hobby groups (specifically Oakland or Padres groups) are also viable for a quick sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it is a 10, as the cost of grading may exceed the value of a PSA 9. List with keywords '1st', 'Prospect', and 'Orange Velocity'. Ensure the card is immediately placed in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface scratches.