2020 Panini Diamond Kings Joey Votto Aurora #18
Joey Votto · Panini (Diamond Kings) · Insert
Player
Joey Votto
Set
2020 Panini Diamond Kings - Aurora Insert
Year
2020
Card #
18
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.5 - The card appears to have slightly soft corners and common canvas-texture edge wear typical of the Diamond Kings stock. Centering looks slightly shifted to the left.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Panini (Diamond Kings)
Demand Level
Moderate - Joey Votto has a dedicated fan base and strong 'collector's era' following, though base inserts have lower liquidity than numbered parallels or autographs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $90-120 (Note: Graded copies are rare for this specific insert)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2020 Aurora inserts range from $1.50 to $5.00 depending on the player. Stars like Votto typically settle at the $3-4 mark plus shipping. PSA 10s of similar Aurora inserts occasionally reach $75+, but they are difficult to find.
Description
A visually striking 2020 Diamond Kings Aurora insert featuring Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto. The card utilizes a 'canvas' textured stock with a vibrant, multi-colored paint-splatter aesthetic in shades of orange, yellow, and purple. Votto is depicted in a classic batting stance with a gold-foil 'DK' crown logo at the bottom and 'AURORA' text in gold outlined font at the top.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Fame candidate Joey Votto; Popular 'Aurora' insert design known for artistic 'Northern Lights' inspired color palettes; Canvas-style textured card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card features the correct 'Diamond Kings' linen/canvas texture, crisp gold foil stamping on the DK crown and Aurora logo, and high-definition printing on the Votto illustration. Counterfeits for base-level inserts of this era are extremely rare.
Flaws to Note
Minor white chipping visible on the top right and bottom right corners; Canvas-textured edges are prone to fraying; Slight left-to-right centering bias on the front borderless design.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping), COMC (for long-term consignment), or Facebook Cincinnati Reds fan groups.
Selling Tips
Sell as 'Raw' via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.08 shipping) to maximize profit on a lower-value card. Do not grade this card unless you are pursuing a personal registry set, as grading fees will exceed the market value increase.