2021 Topps Living Set Joey Votto #412
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Player
Joey Votto
Set
Topps Living Set
Year
2021
Card #
412
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; centering looks slightly heavy toward the left, sharp corners, clean edges, matte finish surface appears defect-free.
Category
Base Online Exclusive
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate; Joey Votto has a dedicated fan base and many collectors attempt to build the entire Living Set. Demand is highest among Reds team collectors and set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $10.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay have ranged from $4.99 to $8.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $75 depending on the activity of set registry collectors.
Description
This is from the acclaimed Topps Living Set, featuring artistic portraiture by Edward Vela. The card showcases Joey Votto in his classic Cincinnati Reds home uniform with a vibrant, impressionistic background. The design is a tribute to the 1953 Topps baseball set, featuring a full-bleed art style on a matte card stock.
Key Features
Features artwork by Edward Vela; part of a popular 'forever' set that never repeats a player/team combo; limited print run of 2,363 based on Topps production reports.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Features correct Edward Vela signature in the lower right; proper matte card stock thickness; standard Topps Living Set gloss-level and back-of-card copyright details.
Flaws to Note
A slight left-to-right centering shift is visible on the front borderless layout. Note that the matte stock is prone to edge chipping if handled without protection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Living Set collectors searching by card number. COMC is also a viable option for lower-cost shipping aggregation.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10, as the grading cost outweighs the value of a 9. List with the card number (#412) in the title. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent surface scuffs on the matte finish.