Sam Darnold
2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Introduction · #RI-3 · 2018
Sam Darnold prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $12.24 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $13.61 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $17.25 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $21.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $21.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $27.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $13.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Introduction Sam Darnold #RI-3 value & prices
The 2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Introduction Sam Darnold #RI-3 is a Football card (Green Prizm parallel) released in 2018. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $12.24, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $12.24, a PSA 9 around $17.25, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $21.00 and a pristine BGS 10 around $27.00. The gem-mint premium is modest (about 1.7× raw), so condition matters here but doesn't completely define the price.
See the full grade ladder and current eBay listings above. Collectors use Ripbin to scan, value and trade cards like the Sam Darnold.
Market context
As a recent release, this card's market is still finding its level — prices move with the player's performance, grading population growth, and overall hobby demand.
The football hobby centers on rookies and stars, with flagship sets drawing the most graded submissions.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($12.24) and top-graded ($21.00) copies is fairly tight, so grading this card only makes financial sense for truly flawless copies — or for collectors who simply prefer slabbed cards for protection and display.
When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.
Buying & selling tips
The fastest way to gauge the real market for this card is to scan the live eBay listings above: look at the spread between auction and Buy-It-Now prices, and check sold history before paying top dollar.
Selling? List smart: photograph corners and surface clearly, state the condition honestly, and price against the grade table above. Or scan it into your Ripbin locker and let bids come to you.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Introduction Sam Darnold #RI-3 worth?
- An ungraded Sam Darnold #RI-3 is worth approximately $12.24, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $21.00. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Sam Darnold worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Sam Darnold from 2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Introduction is valued around $21.00.
- Is the Sam Darnold #RI-3 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($12.24) and graded ($21.00) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Sam Darnold #RI-3 card?
- Sam Darnold 2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Introduction cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Sam Darnold #RI-3?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.