DEION SANDERS
Baseball • Donruss Optic
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2021
Brand & Set
Panini - Donruss Optic
Card Number
#163
Card Type
Veteran / Retired Legend
Rarity
Parallel / Retail Short Print
Parallel Variant & Language
Orange Velocity • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 (Raw); $40.00 - $70.00 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent sales of 2021 Optic Orange Velocity variations of Hall of Famers range from $8 to $20 on eBay. Graded PSA 10 examples generally command a significant premium due to the sensitivity of the Optic foil surface.
Condition Details
Centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom and right edges. Minor surface scuffing visible on the top-loader which may affect perceived clarity, but the card edges appearing sharp under the plastic. Possible minor white specking on the top right corner.
Grading Recommendation
Only recommended if centering is within 60/40 and surface is flawless upon extraction from the holder. At a $15-20 raw value, the grading cost may exceed the immediate value gain unless it returns a Gem Mint 10.
Card Description
Deion Sanders is depicted in his Cincinnati Reds home pinstripe uniform with a red helmet, holding a bat in a hitting stance. The card features the 'Optic Donruss' logo in the top right and the player's name and 'CINCINNATI' at the bottom.
Notable Features
Features a vibrant neon orange 'Velocity' cracked-ice style foil background. This is a licensed Panini product but does not feature MLB team logos due to licensing restrictions. Includes 'OF' (Outfielder) position designation.
Authentication Notes
The 'Optic' brand logo, font crispness, and specific Orange Velocity light refraction patterns are consistent with authentic Panini production. No signs of laboratory reproduction or trimming visible.
Scanned: 2026-07-20T02:08:50.284305