Matthew Golden
Wide Receiver · Green Bay Packers
Panini Select Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2024 - Modern Chrome Era
Card Type
Insert - On Target Rookie Card
Grade
Raw - Damaged (Altered/Marked)
Rarity
Uncommon insert parallel from a popular modern retail/hobby set, but value is severely ruined by damage.
Overall Assessment
A heavily damaged and defaced modern rookie insert of Matthew Golden. While the underlying card is an attractive Panini Select On Target insert, the permanent marker ink and surface scratches render it a sentimental piece or filler card with virtually no market value.
Condition Grade
Raw - Damaged (Altered/Marked)
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively balanced left-to-right, but difficult to assess precisely due to angle and damage.
Surface Condition
Poor. There is a prominent dark marker scribble ("32") directly on the upper left front surface, along with visible scratches and surface wear.
Corner Condition
Likely moderate to heavy wear on corners, obscured partially by the top loader and card condition issues.
Edge Condition
Edges show potential chipping or silver foil wear standard for lower-grade raw Select inserts.
Print Quality
Standard Panini Select chromium finish with reflective prism background and foil stamping, hampered by post-production damage.
Estimated Value
$1 - $5 (Significantly diminished due to permanent marker defacement)
Comparison to Known Examples
Significantly below average due to severe surface defacement via marker writing compared to pristine raw or graded copies.
Authentication Tips
Look for correct Panini hologram or chromium stock feel, though counterfeiting this specific damaged insert is highly unlikely.
Grading Recommendation
Do not grade. Professional grading companies (PSA, BGS, SGC) will designate this card as altered or damaged, resulting in a low numerical grade or 'Authentic Altered' designation that costs more to grade than the card is worth.
Red Flags
The major red flag is the black marker drawn directly onto the card surface, indicating severe personal defacement or child drawing.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from modern Panini Select retail or hobby packs, likely passed around or stored improperly without sleeve protection initially.
Historical Context
Part of the multi-tiered Panini Select set architecture featuring the Concourse, Mezzanine, and Field Level structure along with themed inserts.
Market Trends
Cards in damaged or defaced condition carry practically zero collector demand outside of bulk lot fillers.
Investment Potential
None. The card holds zero investment value due to permanent surface damage.
Similar Cards
Other 2024 Select inserts of rookie wide receivers, On Target inserts of fellow draft picks.
Display & Preservation
Keep in a standard penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further structural damage, though not recommended for display.
Interesting Facts
The Select 'On Target' insert set focuses on elite accuracy and playmaking ability, making defacing a rookie card with permanent marker a heartbreaking sight for collectors.