2022-23 Donruss Optic Jalen Williams Blue Velocity Prizm Rated Rookie #212
Jalen Williams · Panini · Rookie Card (RC), Parallel, Prizm
Player
Jalen Williams
Set
2022-23 Donruss Optic
Year
2022
Card #
#212
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (45/55). Corners and edges appear sharp from the photo, but surface scratches are common in this set.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Parallel, Prizm
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Strong. Jalen Williams is a key player on a contending OKC team, keeping his market active and trending upward.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35-50; PSA 9: $65-85; PSA 10: $175-225
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $42 to $60. PSA 10 copies have recently fetched between $190 and $215 on eBay.
Description
This is a 2022-23 Donruss Optic Jalen Williams 'Blue Velocity' Rated Rookie card. Features Williams in his Oklahoma City Thunder jersey driving to the hoop. The card has a vibrant blue border with a shattered-glass/velocity refractive pattern that reacts to light. The 'Rated Rookie' logo is visible in the top right corner with the OKC logo at the bottom left.
Key Features
Blue Velocity parallels are highly sought after retail-exclusive inserts. Jalen Williams has emerged as a top-tier young star for the Thunder, making his rookie parallels high-velocity assets.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Optic' logo font, the specific Blue Velocity foil pattern, and the card stock thickness match genuine Panini production. No known high-quality fakes of this specific parallel exist.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Common issues for this stock include micro-scratching on the chrome surface and dimples. Top right corner may have a tiny touch of white (softness) upon extreme magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction for speed, Fixed Price with 'Best Offer' for max value) or MySlabs if graded.
Selling Tips
Highlight the 'Blue Velocity' and 'OKC Thunder' keywords. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for all photos. Ship using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking or a bubble mailer for protection.