Justin Herbert
Quarterback · Los Angeles Chargers
2023 Panini Score - The Franchise #TF-1
Year & Era
2023 — Modern Era
Card Type
Insert — The Franchise
Grade
Raw — Appears Fair to Good due to surface damage
Rarity
Common insert from a retail-heavy product, high total print run with large population
Overall Assessment
An affordable and visually striking insert of a star quarterback ruined by noticeable surface scratches, making it a great budget binder card for a fan but poor for investors or graders
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Fair to Good due to surface damage
Centering Assessment
Front: Roughly 50/50 Left-Right, 55/45 Top-Bottom; Back: Not visible in image
Surface Condition
Poor — Noticeable, prominent deep scratches running diagonally across the central photo area, detracting significantly from overall visual appeal
Corner Condition
Fair — Corners appear relatively square in the top loader, though minor softening may be present under closer unsealed inspection
Edge Condition
Good — Edges look clean and straight without major chipping or severe whitening
Print Quality
Standard modern retail insert print quality, though affected by post-production or handling surface scratching
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw, heavily impacted by surface scratches)
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is fairly standard, but surface condition is well below average due to the visible scratch across the player's face and jersey
Authentication Tips
Verify standard Panini card stock thickness, gloss finish, and back copyright text under magnification; counterfeits for standard modern inserts are rare
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the prominent surface scratches which would cap the grade heavily and cost more than the card is worth
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting or trimming, but the physical surface damage is a major drawback for collectors
Provenance Notes
Pulled from a retail or hobby pack of 2023 Score Football
Historical Context
Justin Herbert represents the premier tier of modern franchise quarterbacks drafted in 2020, anchoring the Los Angeles Chargers offense
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market for standard modern insert cards of star quarterbacks, especially raw copies with condition flaws
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for this specific raw damaged copy; better suited as a cheap PC (Personal Collection) filler for a fan
Similar Cards
2023 Panini Score Justin Herbert Base, 2023 Panini Donruss Gridiron Kings Justin Herbert, other modern insert cards of star quarterbacks
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader, kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature shifts
Interesting Facts
The 'Score' brand is one of the longest-running continuously published football card sets in the hobby, tracing its modern roots back to 1989