2008 Topps Triple Threads Joey Votto Rookie Parallel #118 Serial 138/525
Joey Votto · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Serial Numbered Parallel
Player
Joey Votto
Set
2008 Topps Triple Threads
Year
2008
Card #
#118
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Serial Numbered Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Votto is a beloved figure in the hobby and a statistical darling for Cooperstown. Sales remain consistent as he nears the end of his career or enters retirement.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $70.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $65-85, PSA 8: $100-130, PSA 9: $225-275
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common Votto 2008 serial-numbered rookies range from $45 to $80 depending on the specific parallel. Topps Triple Threads /525 versions have recently trended upward as collectors 'buy the dip' on Votto's hall of fame candidacy.
Description
A beautiful 2008 Topps Triple Threads rookie card of future Hall of Famer Joey Votto. This card features a textured 'linen' style finish characteristic of the high-end Triple Threads brand. It is serial numbered 138/525 in gold foil on the bottom right. The design includes a sepia-toned action shot of Votto in his Cincinnati Reds home whites and red jersey, framed by a modern black and white geometric border.
Key Features
True rookie card of a potential First Ballot Hall of Famer; Serial numbered out of 525; High-end brand (Triple Threads); Iconic debut year design; Cincinnati Reds fan favorite.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The gold foil stamping for the serial number (138/525) and the 'Triple Threads' logo plate show the correct indentation and reflective quality. The pixelation on the player image matches Topps' 2008 printing process.
Flaws to Note
The top left and top right corners show visible white chipping/softness, common with this thick, dark-bordered card stock. There appears to be minor edge wear on the left vertical side. Thicker cards like Triple Threads are notoriously difficult to grade highly due to the fragile card stock edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to reach the widest audience of Cincinnati Reds and Joey Votto player collectors. COMC is a secondary option for fixed-price sales.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are confident it will hit a PSA 9, as the cost of grading thick cards and the likelihood of a 7 or 8 due to edge wear makes raw selling more profitable. Use 'RC', 'Numbered', and 'Reds' in the title. Ship in a thick-point top loader specifically designed for relic-style card stock to avoid further corner damage.