2023 Donruss Elite Christian Kirk Craftsman Jersey Trading Card Appraisal
Category: Sports Trading Card
Description
This is a 2023 Donruss Elite Christian Kirk Craftsman Jersey trading card, encapsulated and graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator). The card features a photograph of Christian Kirk in a white Jacksonville Jaguars uniform, mid-action holding a football. The card's design has a purple-ish background with a visible swatch of blue-green jersey material embedded. The word "CRAFTSMAN" is prominently displayed across the top in a metallic-like font. The card is part of a numbered series, indicated by "036/375" at the bottom, signifying it is the 36th card produced out of a total of 375. The top label from PSA identifies the card as a "2023 DONRUSS ELITE CHRISTIAN KIRK CRAFTSMAN JERSEY", card number "#13", with a grade of "EX 5", and a certification number "103221121". The card appears to be in fair condition, as indicated by the PSA grade of 5 (Excellent). The encapsulation appears intact. The card itself and the enclosed jersey swatch appear to be in reasonable condition, consistent with the stated grade.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of the 2023 Donruss Elite Christian Kirk Craftsman Jersey card, graded PSA EX 5. The card features a piece of game-used or player-worn jersey, authenticating it as a memorabilia card. The PSA encapsulation and grading confirm the card's authenticity to a PSA 5 standard, consistent with the visual appearance of the card and swatch in the image. The limitation of relying on an image is that hairline scratches on the encapsulation, minor surface imperfections, or printing flaws not clearly visible could affect the grade upon physical inspection. Market conditions for modern player-worn jersey cards, especially for non-superstar veterans like Christian Kirk, are generally modest unless tied to significant game events or being very low-numbered serializations. This card is serialized 036/375, making it relatively scarce but not ultra-rare. Demand for Christian Kirk is primarily from Jaguars and Texas A&M fans. Comparable sales data for similar Christian Kirk jersey cards in a PSA 5 grade or raw condition typically indicate values in the low double digits. The EX 5 grade is below average for modern cards, further suppressing value. To definitively verify the authenticity of the jersey swatch, a physical examination by a memorabilia expert is required, along with any available provenance documentation from Panini (the manufacturer) regarding the origin of the material. Scientific testing, such as fiber analysis, could also be performed, although this is unusual for jersey cards of this caliber. Without such information or testing, the authenticity relies heavily on Panini's production standards. Based on the card's grade, player status, serial number, and current market comparables, I assess the value to be modest.
Appraisal Value
$10-20