2023 Donruss Elston Howard Bomb Squad Rocket Parallel #214
Elston Howard · Panini (Donruss brand) · Parallel (Rocket Emoji / Bomb Squad Retro Theme)
Player
Elston Howard
Set
2023 Donruss Baseball
Year
2023
Card #
#214
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom; corners and edges look sharp through the penny sleeve; no surface dimples or scratches visible in this lighting.
Category
Parallel (Rocket Emoji / Bomb Squad Retro Theme)
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Elston Howard has a dedicated base of Yankees team collectors and vintage enthusiasts, though Panini lacks the MLB license (no team logos), which limits the ceiling for modern cards of retired players.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent 2023 Donruss Rocket parallels for similar retired stars ranging from $2.00 to $5.00 raw. Graded examples of non-rookie retired players in this specific parallel rarely appear at auction, keeping supply low but demand stable.
Description
A stunning 2023 Donruss Elston Howard card featuring the modern 'Rocket' emoji holo-parallel. This card showcases Howard mid-swing in his classic New York uniform. The border features a recurring rocket ship pattern on a reflective rainbow foil background, part of the 2023 Donruss base parallel set.
Key Features
Features Yankees legend Elston Howard (the first African American to play for the Yankees and 1963 AL MVP) in a flashy modern tech-parallel design; unnumbered but a popular SSP-style (Short Print) visual pattern.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Donruss 'D' logo placement, high-quality gloss finish, accurate rocket emoji pattern consistent with 2023 Panini retail/hobby packs. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the lower edge; minor silvering potential on the precision-cut edges typical of modern Panini products; possible micro-scratches on the delicate chromium-style finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its specific 'Rocket' parallel status. COMC is a secondary option for long-tail selling to set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 9. Use high-quality photos to highlight the reflective rocket pattern in the listing. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.