Recent Christian McCaffrey PSA 10 Sales: A Market Running At Full Speed
Christian McCaffrey’s hobby market looks a lot like his on-field production: constant, explosive, and driven by big plays. Over the last few months, a run of high-end PSA 10 sales across Downtowns, Kabooms, Color Blasts, and key rookie autos has pushed McCaffrey firmly into the tier of modern football players whose cards trade as true centerpiece items.
Why McCaffrey Matters To Collectors
McCaffrey is not just a star. He is the modern template for the every-down offensive weapon. From record-breaking reception totals in Carolina to MVP-level production in San Francisco, he has built a resume that already compares with the best dual-threat backs ever. He scores, he catches, he blocks, and he does it in a high-profile 49ers uniform on a contender that is constantly in prime time.
That combination drives demand across both rookie Panthers issues and current 49ers case hits. Collectors are clearly betting that his long-term legacy will match the highlight reel.
Downtown Heat: Gold, Duals, And International Variations
Gold Optic Downtown /10 Leads The Pack
The headline McCaffrey sale in recent weeks is a monster:
- 2023 Donruss Optic Downtown Gold /10 PSA 10 - sold Sept. 30, 2025 for $4,999.99 (Buy It Now).
Gold Downtown parallels are already among the toughest modern inserts to find in gem condition. With a print run of 10 and a clean, detailed design that easily shows flaws, PSA 10s are scarce by nature. Add McCaffrey’s current status as the focal point of a premier offense, plus the crossover appeal of the Downtown brand, and you have a true flagship non-auto card for his modern portfolio.
Brock Purdy - McCaffrey Dual Downtowns Command Big Money
McCaffrey’s role in the 49ers offense shows up directly in the market for dual Downtowns he shares with Brock Purdy. Several PSA 10 copies of the 2024 Donruss #7 Dual Downtown have crossed the block:
- Sept. 8, 2025 - Purdy / McCaffrey Dual Downtown PSA 10 - $3,050 (22 bids, MC Monday auction).
- Sept. 15, 2025 - Purdy / McCaffrey Dual Downtown PSA 10 - $2,950 (31 bids, MC Monday auction).
- Oct. 1, 2025 - Purdy / McCaffrey Downtown #7 PSA 10 - $2,555 (32 bids).
- Oct. 22, 2025 - Purdy / McCaffrey Downtown PSA 10 - $1,913 (20 bids).
These sales show a tight band in the 2,000 to 3,000 dollar range depending on auction platform and timing. The card pairs the 49ers quarterback and their do-everything back on one of the most popular modern insert designs. If San Francisco stays in Super Bowl contention, this dual could remain a key barometer card for both players.
Black Pandora And International Downtown Variants
Beyond the standard Downtown, collectors are clearly targeting the more exotic versions.
- Sept. 19, 2025 - 2023 Optic Downtown Black Pandora /25 PSA 10 - sold for $2,750 (or Best Offer accepted).
Black Pandora parallels are limited, highly reflective, and prone to surface issues. Landing a PSA 10 at that price puts it in clear high-end territory, just a tier below the Gold Downtown.
International Downtowns of McCaffrey from 2023 Optic and Donruss are also seeing strong and consistent PSA 10 action:
- Oct. 4, 2025 - 2023 Optic International Downtown #9 PSA 10 - $791.99 (Buy It Now).
- Sept. 28, 2025 - 2023 Donruss International Downtown #ID-CM PSA 10 - $710 (Buy It Now).
- Sept. 7-16, 2025 - multiple 2023 Optic International Downtown #9 PSA 10 sales clustering in the $650 to $700 range via auction.
For collectors who like the Downtown art but want a slightly more accessible price point than the Gold or Pandora versions, these International versions are becoming the clear target in the 650 to 800 dollar tier.
Kaboom Market: Horizontal And Vertical Case Hits
2023 Absolute Kaboom Takes Center Stage
Christian McCaffrey’s Kaboom cards are trading like core holdings. The 2023 Absolute Kaboom horizontal version in PSA 10 is especially active, with a wide spread of confirmed sales:
- Sept. 19, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Vertical #K21 PSA 10 - $1,725 (73 bids, PSA Vault).
- Oct. 13, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 - $1,225 (21 bids, Probstein).
- Oct. 9, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 - $1,200 (39 bids).
- Oct. 27, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 - $960 (2 bids).
- Oct. 31, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 - $731.34 (auction).
- Nov. 14, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 - $700 (2 bids).
- Oct. 29, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 - $700 (1 bid / best offer accepted).
- Oct. 21, 2025 - 2023 Absolute Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 - $830 (22 bids).
- Sept. 24-26, 2025 - multiple Kaboom Horizontal #6 PSA 10 sales between $799.99 and $899.95 via Buy It Now and best offer.
Vertical and horizontal versions are both strong, with the vertical 49ers-themed copy pushing to the top of the group and horizontals building a thick mid-range market between roughly 700 and 1,200 dollars. For many collectors, Kaboom sits alongside Downtown as a modern grail-level insert, and McCaffrey’s positioning as one of the league’s elite skill players supports that tier.
Earlier Kabooms Hold Their Own
- Oct. 26, 2025 - 2020 Absolute Kaboom #KCM PSA 10 - $1,300 (25 bids).
This sale confirms that McCaffrey’s earlier case hits from Carolina still carry real weight, even as many collectors shift to 49ers uniforms. Long term, having key Kabooms from both eras may look like the smarter PC approach.
Color Blast And Modern SSP Inserts
Prizm And Phoenix Color Blasts
Color Blast has become a cornerstone insert line across Panini football, and McCaffrey is clearly one of the chase names:
- Aug. 30, 2025 - 2022 Prizm Color Blast #CB-7 PSA 10 - $790 (6 bids, PSA Vault).
- Sept. 7, 2025 - 2022 Prizm Color Blast #CB-7 PSA 10 - $675 (or Best Offer).
- Oct. 20, 2025 - 2023 Prizm White Color Blast #CB-14 PSA 10 - $1,075 (25 bids, Singapore based).
- Oct. 2, 2025 - 2023 Prizm White Color Blast #CB-14 PSA 10 - $611 (21 bids).
- Sept. 8, 2025 - 2024 Phoenix Color Blast #CBCMY PSA 10 - $700 (or Best Offer).
- Oct. 8, 2025 - 2024 Prizm Color Blast Duals Christian McCaffrey / Ricky Pearsall PSA 10 - $1,300 (1 bid, PSA Vault).
These prices show how collectors now treat McCaffrey as a primary Color Blast name, right in the mix with top quarterbacks and receivers. The duals, especially with younger names like Ricky Pearsall, offer an interesting upside angle if his teammates hit.
New-Generation Gold SSPs: Gridiron Marvels And Sunday Kings
Donruss and Optic have added new short printed designs that are gaining traction fast:
- Oct. 19, 2025 - 2024 Optic Sunday Kings Gold /10 PSA 10 - $1,250 (2 bids).
- Oct. 19, 2025 - 2024 Donruss Gridiron Marvels Gold /10 PSA 10 - $912 (3 bids).
- Sept. 7, 2025 - another 2024 Donruss Gridiron Marvels Gold /10 PSA 10 - $698 (24 bids, MC Monday).
- Oct. 29, 2025 - 2024 Optic My House Gold Vinyl 1/1 PSA 10 - $1,073 (16 bids).
Gold and Gold Vinyl SSPs in PSA 10 are quickly becoming some of the most important non-rookie modern cards for McCaffrey. They are scarce, visually distinct, and early population reports are low. For collectors who prefer clean, art-forward designs over patches and stickers, this tier is core grail territory.
Rookie Autos And Golds: The Foundation Of McCaffrey’s Market
National Treasures, Flawless, Contenders Optic, And Select
The premium rookie era for McCaffrey from 2017 features several cornerstone cards. Recent slabs show that the market is still very active:
- Nov. 9, 2025 - 2017 National Treasures RC Gloves Signatures 1/1 PSA 9 auto - $2,500 (best offer accepted, PSA Vault).
- Nov. 9, 2025 - 2017 Flawless Rookie Patch Auto /25 PSA 10 (pop 3) - $2,349 (or Best Offer).
- Nov. 16, 2025 - 2017 Contenders Optic Rookie Ticket Blue Auto /25 PSA 10 - $1,700 (best offer accepted).
- Sept. 23, 2025 - 2017 Select Field Level Gold /10 PSA 10 - $1,499.99 (or Best Offer).
- Aug. 24, 2025 - 2017 Select Rookie Gold Prizm Auto 10/10 PSA 10 - $910 (55 bids).
- Sept. 26, 2025 - 2017 Donruss Optic Rated Rookie Auto Gold /10 PSA 8, auto 10 - $1,000 (1 bid).
- Sept. 28, 2025 - 2017 Prizm Rookie Auto Camo /25 PSA 10 - $1,111 (42 bids, Select Showcase).
- Aug. 31, 2025 - 2017 Prizm Rookie Auto Green Scope /99 PSA 10 - $854 (16 bids).
- Oct. 3, 2025 - 2017 Prizm Rookie Auto Red Power PSA 10 - $800 (11 bids).
- Nov. 10, 2025 - 2017 Prizm Rookie Auto Blue Wave /149 PSA slab - $699.99 (or Best Offer).
- Nov. 2, 2025 - 2017 Select Rookie Jersey Prizm Auto /199 PSA 10 - $660 (25 bids).
This is the spine of McCaffrey’s long-term investment case. National Treasures, Flawless, and Contenders Optic provide the high-end rookie autos, while Prizm and Select color autos fill out a strong color and rarity ladder. The consistency of sales in the 650 to 2,500 dollar range for PSA 10s and high-grade autos signals a market that views McCaffrey’s 2017s as blue-chip assets.
One-of-Ones, White Sparkle, And BGS High Grades
Not every key McCaffrey sale is PSA graded, but they still inform the broader picture for his high-end market.
- Sept. 20, 2025 - 2017 Illusions 1/1 Rookie PSA Auth/10 - $765 (or Best Offer).
- Oct. 19, 2025 - 2017 Optic Rated Rookie White Sparkle (PSA graded) - $750 (or Best Offer).
- Sept. 24, 2025 - 2017 Select Gold Prizm #28 RC 7/10 BGS 9.5 / 10 auto - $698 (42 bids).
- Sept. 21, 2025 - 2017 Select Auto Gold Prizms RC BGS 9.5 - $677 (33 bids).
- Nov. 1, 2025 - 2017 Encased Rookie Auto Honors 1/1 BGS 9 / 10 auto - $650 (best offer accepted).
These results round out the picture of McCaffrey as a player whose true one-of-ones, golds, and low pops draw steady attention, whether in PSA or BGS holders. For a collector building a top-tier PC, these are the kinds of cards that anchor a showcase row.
What This Means For Collectors
Across every major modern lane - Downtown, Kaboom, Color Blast, NT and Flawless RPAs, Prizm color autos, gold parallels, and 1/1s - Christian McCaffrey cards in PSA 10 are performing like those of an elite, long-term hobby star. His combination of Carolina history and San Francisco contention gives collectors two strong eras to chase, and the market is showing real depth at nearly every price level from 650 dollars up to nearly 5,000 dollars.
For collectors and investors, the message is straightforward: McCaffrey is no longer a speculative modern back. His best PSA 10s have become core pieces in serious football collections, trading in the same conversation as the top skill players of his generation.
