2024 Panini Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim Black Pandora Prizm #241
Hye-Seong Kim · Panini · Parallel, Prizm, Black Pandora
Player
Hye-Seong Kim
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
241
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears excellent. Corners are sharp. The surface shows some common manufacturing 'dimples' typical of Panini Optic, but no visible scratches. Edges appear clean within the magnetic holder.
Category
Parallel, Prizm, Black Pandora
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Demand is driven largely by collectors of Korean players and those speculating on Kim's potential transition to MLB/impact in international play.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-30.00, PSA 9: $45.00-65.00, PSA 10: $125.00-175.00
Comparable Sales
Recent 2024 Optic Pandora parallels for comparable international stars have sold between $20 and $40 raw. Graded 10s of similar tiered players have reached $150.
Description
This is a stunning 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim card featuring the highly sought-after Black Pandora Prizm parallel. The card showcases the Korean star in his Los Angeles uniform with a vibrant circular 'holographic' refraction pattern over a deep black border. As an unlicensed Panini product, it lacks MLB logos but features the premium Optic chrome finish and the iconic 'Rated Prospect' type styling for international stars.
Key Features
Black Pandora Parallel (Short Print), International prospect star, high-gloss Optic chrome finish, circular refractor pattern (circles prizm).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Black Pandora' circular refractor pattern is technically difficult to replicate. Correct card stock thickness and clear Optic/Donruss branding. It is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias (bottom heavy). Panini chrome products often suffer from surface 'chrome' scratches or print lines which are hard to see outside of direct light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to capture the widest audience of player collectors. Facebook groups dedicated to 'Korean Baseball Cards' or 'International Prospects' are also viable.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'Black Pandora' and 'SSP' (Super Short Print) in the title. Use high-resolution photos that catch the circular refractor light. Current pricing is highly dependent on his real-world performance; sell during international tournaments or transfer news for maximum ROI.