Marvin Jones Jr.
Wide Receiver · Detroit Lions
Panini Contenders Football #31
Year & Era
2018 — Modern Era (Panini Control)
Card Type
Base Veteran - Season Ticket
Grade
7 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Common; high print run base card.
Overall Assessment
A standard, authentic base card of a solid veteran wide receiver. Ideal for Detroit Lions fans or set builders, but holds minimal monetary value.
Condition Grade
7 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears moderately shifted towards the bottom-left; roughly 65/35 left-to-right.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; visible light scratches on the top white border and potential minor dimples on the foil ticket area.
Corner Condition
Light softening and whitening visible on the bottom-left and bottom-right corners.
Edge Condition
Fairly clean, though showing standard production chipping common on the paper-stock borders of this specific era.
Print Quality
High; the silver foil stamping and image resolution for the 2018 set is consistent with Panini standards.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD (Raw); Graded value likely does not exceed the cost of grading fees.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is below average for this print run; many copies exist with near 50/50 centering.
Authentication Tips
Check for the holofoil logo stamp in the bottom left corner and the textured feel of the ticket graphic.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as the cost of the service far exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be an authentic base card.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via 2018 Panini Contenders retail and hobby boxes; part of the standard checklist.
Historical Context
Reflects Marvin Jones Jr.'s productive period in Detroit where he served as a primary deep threat alongside Matt Stafford.
Market Trends
Stable/Low; demand for Marvin Jones Jr. cards is primarily limited to Detroit Lions or Cincinnati Bengals team collectors.
Investment Potential
Low; as a veteran base card, it serves better as a placeholder in a set or team collection than an investment vehicle.
Similar Cards
2018 Panini Prizm Marvin Jones Jr., 2018 Donruss Rated Rookie (different players), Kenny Golladay Contenders cards.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader are sufficient for protection.
Interesting Facts
The 'Season Ticket' design is the iconic staple of the Contenders brand, usually reserved for the highly sought-after Rookie Ticket Autographs.