2017 Topps Tribute Joey Votto #16
Joey Votto · Topps · Base
Player
Joey Votto
Set
2017 Topps Tribute
Year
2017
Card #
#16
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.5 (NM-MT+). Centering looks slightly top-heavy. Left corners show minor whitening. Surface appears clean of major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Votto is a fan favorite and a likely HOFer, but base cards from high-end sets have lower liquid demand than autographs or low-numbered parallels from the same set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2017 Tribute base stars range from $2 to $10. Graded PSA 10 copies for similar veteran stars typically fluctuate between $60 and $90.
Description
This 2017 Topps Tribute Joey Votto base card features a clean, high-end design with a vibrant rainbow foil finish typical of the Tribute premium product line. The image shows Votto in his home Cincinnati Reds white uniform, glove raised catching a baseball. The bottom features the elegant 'Tribute' logo and gold foil text lettering.
Key Features
Future Hall of Fame candidate; High-end premium stock; iconic Cincinnati Reds superstar; visually striking rainbow foil surface.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Topps Tribute high-thickness card stock; crisp gold foil stamping on the nameplate; authentic Topps copyright on reverse; rainbow light refraction consistent with 2017 production quality.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom left; top-to-bottom centering is slightly off (heavier at the top); potential for light surface scratches common on thick chromium/foil card stocks.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low starting bid or Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term consignment, or local Cincinnati-area card shows where Reds items have higher regional demand.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10, as the cost of grading will exceed the value of an 8 or 9. List with 'Cincinnati Reds' and 'HOF?' in the title to attract player collectors. Use a thick 75pt or 100pt top loader for shipping to prevent damage to the thick stock.