2013 Bowman Platinum Joey Votto Gold Parallel #14
Joey Votto · Topps / Bowman · Parallel (Gold)
Player
Joey Votto
Set
2013 Bowman Platinum
Year
2013
Card #
14
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / Near Mint; Bottom right corner shows visible white wear and softening. Centering is slightly heavy to the right. Edges appear sharp but corner wear is the primary inhibitor.
Category
Parallel (Gold)
Manufacturer
Topps / Bowman
Demand Level
Moderate; Votto has a devoted fan base and collectors of the 'Big Red Machine' or modern Reds superstars remain active, but base-level parallels for veteran years have stable but low-ceiling demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $20-25; PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of similar non-rookie Votto parallels range from $0.99 to $2.50 + shipping. Graded copies of this specific year are scarce in the market because the value rarely justifies the grading fee.
Description
A striking 2013 Bowman Platinum Gold Parallel featuring Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto. The card showcases a dynamic action shot of Votto mid-swing, set against a high-gloss, holographic rainbow foil background. The 'BP' Bowman Platinum logo is featured in the upper right, with the 'Reds' team logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Fame candidate Joey Votto; Gold parallel variant which is a tougher pull than the standard base card; iconic clean Bowman Platinum photography and foil finish.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Topps-produced stock; correct holofoil refraction pattern; high confidence as this card is rarely if ever counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening and rounding on the bottom right corner; mild right-side centering bias; surface potentially prone to light hairline scratches common with foil-stock cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost PWE shipping), COMC, or as part of a Joey Votto / Reds team lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Due to the damage on the bottom right corner, this card is not a candidate for grading. List it as a 'Raw' card and use 'eBay Standard Envelope' shipping for $0.64 to keep total costs low for the buyer. Mention 'Gold Parallel' in the title.