2024 Donruss Optic Roman Anthony #38
Roman Anthony · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Base Prospect Card
Player
Roman Anthony
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#38
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 60/40), corners and edges look sharp in the photo, but surface dimples are common on Optic stock.
Category
Base Prospect Card
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate. Roman Anthony is a rising star in the Red Sox system, but base 'unlicensed' (no MLB logos) cards have lower demand than Bowman Chrome counterparts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies for this base set version have sold for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Parallel versions (Holo, Pink, Velocity) command significantly higher premiums.
Description
2024 Donruss Optic Roman Anthony base prospect card. Features a high-gloss chrome finish with a crisp action shot of the Boston Red Sox top prospect in his away gray uniform. Clean Optic branding in the upper right and vibrant red/navy accents.
Key Features
Features one of the MLB's top-ranked outfield prospects; a must-have for Boston Red Sox team collectors and prospectors. Optic brand is highly regarded for its 'chrome' silver finish.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Optic logo layout; high-gloss chrome finish with rainbow light refraction; thick card stock typical of Panini Optic; crisp text resolution. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight rightward centering bias. Minor edge burr visible on the bottom right corner tip. Optic cards are prone to faint surface scratches and 'dimples' from the chrome pressing process.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost PWE shipping), COMC, or as part of a Red Sox team lot on Facebook Marketplace/Buggys.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it looks 100% perfect, as a PSA 9 often sells for less than the grading fee. List using 'eBay Standard Envelope' for $0.60-$1.00 shipping to maximize profit on low-value singles.