2016 Topps Chrome Joey Votto #128 (After-Market Autograph)
Joey Votto · Topps · Base Card with After-Market Autograph
Player
Joey Votto
Set
2016 Topps Chrome
Year
2016
Card #
#128
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy on the right. Corners look relatively sharp but minor white chipping is visible on the bottom right edge. Surface has a bold clean signature but card must be evaluated for micro-scratches common to Chrome stock.
Category
Base Card with After-Market Autograph
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Votto collectors are loyal, and as he nears retirement/HOF eligibility, his signed items are trending upward.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40-$75 (Value is primarily in the signature authentication)
Graded Value
PSA 8 (Dual Grade Auto 10): $80-$120; PSA 9 (Dual Grade Auto 10): $130-$175; PSA 10 (Dual Grade Auto 10): $250+
Comparable Sales
Raw unauthenticated base 2016 Chrome cards sell for $2-5. Authenticated in-person Votto signed cards typically range from $50 to $100 depending on the card brand and signature quality.
Description
This is a 2016 Topps Chrome base card #128 featuring Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto. The card has been signed in black ink across the center of the image. The signature is bold and well-placed, though it is an after-market (In-Person or Through-The-Mail) autograph rather than a pack-pulled 'Certified' autograph. The card features the classic Chrome metallic finish with Votto in his hitting follow-through.
Key Features
Features a bold hand-signed autograph by future Hall of Fame candidate Joey Votto. Chrome finish is highly desirable for modern collectors. Votto is a franchise icon for the Reds with a massive following.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High for the card; Medium-High for the autograph. The font and 'Topps Chrome' logo are consistent with 2016 production. The signature matches Votto’s known high-speed 'J' and 'V' loop patterns. Without a certificate, it is technically 'unauthenticated.'
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias. Minor edge wear on the bottom right corner. Being an after-market autograph, the biggest 'flaw' is the lack of a Topps-printed 'Certified Autograph' statement, meaning it requires third-party authentication (PSA/DNA or JSA) to reach full market potential.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific item due to the high volume of Reds team collectors. Facebook 'Reds Buy/Sell/Trade' groups would also yield quick interest.
Selling Tips
Highly recommended to send this to PSA for 'Dual Authentication'—grading both the card and the ink. An authenticated Joey Votto autograph sells for significantly more than an unauthenticated one. If selling raw, provide a clear photo of the back of the card and use keywords like 'Signed', 'IP Auto', and 'Future HOF'.