Patrick Mahomes II
Quarterback · Kansas City Chiefs
Panini Contenders Football #Not fully visible
Year & Era
2024 - Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Base Veteran - Game Ticket
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint with centering issues
Rarity
Common base veteran card; high supply
Overall Assessment
A standard base card of the NFL's face; ideal for team/player collectors but lacks significant financial upside
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint with centering issues
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavy left-to-right bias (~70/30), favoring the left border
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean through penny sleeve, no obvious dimples or scratches
Corner Condition
Sharp; appears to have clean points typical of new pack openings
Edge Condition
Near Mint; clean white borders with no visible chipping
Print Quality
Standard Panini production; crisp text but poor factory centering
Estimated Value
$3 - $8 (Raw)
Comparison to Known Examples
Poorly centered compared to Gem Mint pack-fresh examples
Authentication Tips
Check card stock thickness and the clarity of the barcode graphics under magnification
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; grading costs exceed the market value of a base veteran card
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be a genuine modern pull
Provenance Notes
Standard retail or hobby distribution from 2024 Panini Contenders
Historical Context
Mahomes is a 3x Super Bowl MVP and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer
Market Trends
Highly liquid due to player popularity, but value is stable/low for non-numbered base
Investment Potential
Low for this specific card; high-end Mahomes autographs/rookies are the preferred investment vehicle
Similar Cards
2024 Panini Prizm Patrick Mahomes, 2024 Donruss Patrick Mahomes
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top loader; store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
The 'Ticket' design is a signature of the Contenders brand since its inception in the late 90s