2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Joey Votto Game-Used Bat Relic #FSR-JV
Joey Votto · Topps · Relic, Game-Used Memorabilia
Player
Joey Votto
Set
2018 Topps Allen & Ginter
Year
2018
Card #
#FSR-JV
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering looks slightly shifted to the right. Edges on Allen & Ginter stock are prone to white chipping, which appears present on the bottom left corner.
Category
Relic, Game-Used Memorabilia
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Joey Votto has a very loyal fan base, though non-numbered bat relics are common in the hobby.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$8.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30; PSA 9: $45-60; PSA 10: $100-125 (Low grading ROI)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for 2018 Ginter Votto relics have ranged from $7.50 to $18.00 depending on wood grain quality and buyer interest.
Description
Exquisite 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Joey Votto relic card featuring an authentic piece of game-used bat. The card showcases the classic 19th-century lithograph design aesthetic unique to the Allen & Ginter brand, set against a crisp white border with Victorian-style filigree. Joey Votto is pictured in his Cincinnati Reds home jersey. The circular relic window reveals a high-quality wood grain bat piece.
Key Features
Game-used memorabilia from a future Hall of Fame candidate; iconic Allen & Ginter design; high collectibility among Cincinnati Reds fans.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps foil stamping and trademark logo present. The texture of the bat relic and the thickness of the card stock are consistent with 2018 Topps production standards.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening on bottom right; slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias; potential surface dullness inherent to matte Ginter card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to reach the widest audience of Cincinnati Reds team collectors. COMC is also a great option for low-cost shipping/storage.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the value of the card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. Use 'Joey Votto Relic' and 'Game Used Bat' in the title. Ship in a bubble mailer as the thickness of the relic makes it unsafe for a plain white envelope (PWE).