2024 Panini Donruss Optic Hye-seong Kim White Sparkle Parallel #WBC-2
Hye-seong Kim · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Insert, Parallel, Prizm (White Sparkle)
Player
Hye-seong Kim
Set
2024 Panini Donruss Optic Baseball World Baseball Classic Insert
Year
2024
Card #
#WBC-2
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border (approx 60/40), but corners and edges look sharp. Surface appears clean with no major visible scratches through the prism effect.
Category
Insert, Parallel, Prizm (White Sparkle)
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is currently driven by speculation regarding Kim's upcoming transition to MLB. Demand spikes usually occur during WBC cycles or transfer rumors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Small market for specialized Korean prospects/inserts).
Comparable Sales
Raw White Sparkle parallels of comparable mid-tier WBC players range from $8-$20. Base versions of this card sell for $1-$3. Recent sales for Hye-Seong Kim Bowman items show steady interest as his MLB posting date approaches.
Description
Featured here is a 2024 Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim representing Korea in the World Baseball Classic design. This specific card is the highly sought-after 'White Sparkle' parallel, featuring a distinctive hexagonal prismatic foil pattern that creates a beautiful shimmer under light. The card depicts Kim in his blue Korea national team uniform preparing a throw from the infield. Dark borders and sharp geometric design elements frame the high-action shot.
Key Features
Features the White Sparkle parallel which is typically unannounced and found in limited Panini Rewards packs, making it significantly rarer than standard base versions. Kim is a high-profile KBO star expected to be posted for MLB teams in late 2024.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The hexagonal 'White Sparkle' pattern is extremely difficult to replicate via home printing. Card stock thickness and the embossed Optic logo are consistent with Panini's chrome-style production.
Flaws to Note
A slight left-to-right centering issue on the front face. There are minor white specks on the bottom-right corner edge that could be light reflecting or very slight chipping of the black border ink.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to reach international buyers in Korea or MLB fans scouting talent. COMC is a secondary option for long-term speculative storage.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee currently exceeds the raw market value for most non-rookie international inserts. Use keywords like 'KBO', 'MLB Prospect', and 'White Sparkle' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer.