Joey Votto Player Collection

[rdeversole]

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I'm gonna have to dig out my Bruce stuff!

You should - It would fit right in here with the Votto and Phillips threads. If I recall you have a some of those 125th stamped Bruce bats? Those are always a favorite of mine.

[dplettn]

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Thanks guys! I know Ryan and I work hard to put together stellar collections - glad you enjoy them.
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Eversole: Your positioning brings a perplexed look to my face. While you have (at one time or another) owned far more Votto items than most actual Votto collectors ever will, can you please be open about what you call being a “Professional” collector… you are factually right now selling Votto hit balls to the highest bidder on eBay while simultaneously tagging your posts here that you are paying top dollar for all Votto items. What happened to your other Votto bats, your St Patty’s day hat, your hit ball vs the Indians?


I’m reminded of ticket scalpers on my way into Great American ballpark who hold a sign in one hand which reads “I need tickets”, while holding out 50 tickets in the other. Lots of collectors barter on occasion but don’t (like you) need to register a URLs for their business enterprise. There is nothing wrong with being a dealer either, just don’t pretend to be some (professional) prurient collector for being kind enough to share pictures of your merchandise.



This was and still can be a nice thread… I hope that you back of the BS meter and collectors broadly will choose to post some great items over time without fearing pointing people to your free advertising. But I for one can’t justify sharing on a thread where a dealer is posturing as some communal collector and tagging his posts with his “I need tickets” sign.


If anybody is selling Votto stuff and wants “top dollar”, they can skip the dealer and sell directly to focused collectors who don’t need to make a margin. In addition to myself (plettner at fuse net) there are plenty of other Votto collectors. If the item doesn’t fit one collector's focus or current budget, we collectors will usually refer you directly to another collector who is most interested in your item and doesn’t need to make a profit margin, or a reputable and forthcoming dealer.


Attached is a photo of the focused Votto centerpiece among the current reds display at the Reds Hall of Fame. This particular Votto focused display includes the rookie season 20th HR ball, the 3 HR and Walkoff Grand Slam 2012 Mother's Day Jersey, and the Fielding Glove last worn at the '06 MLB Futures Game. There is lots more to see in an adjacent more diversified display. Votto items from multiple forum members collections are currently on display for all to share and enjoy.

Go Votto and Go Hobby!

[Brucefan32]

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I'm gonna have to dig out my Bruce stuff!

[rdeversole]

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Thanks guys! I know Ryan and I work hard to put together stellar collections - glad you enjoy them.

[simmo2332]

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Wow!! I am jealous of the both of you for sure! Definitely nice collections guys...

I know it's NOT MUCH at all but it's my first Votto GU item.

Votto flyout bottom 5th inning vs Cubs 5/25/13
It was used in the 30th win of the season.

[Brucefan32]

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All I can say is wow!

[rdeversole]

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Nice collection! Is that road jersey from 2010?

Yeah - the jersey is from 2010. It was used during the regular season and postseason. MLB authenticated as used in NLDS Game 1. I also have the photmatched pants and hat from the same game.

[sportscrazy13]

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Here's some highlights of my Votto player collection:

Nice collection! Is that road jersey from 2010?

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

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Thanks Ryan - I'm still happy with the big trade we did last year!

Me too, hated parting with the Bats jersey, but it wound up landing me the 100th HR road jersey so I'm jacked about that!

[rdeversole]

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AWESOME collection Ryan...several of those items look familiar

Thanks Ryan - I'm still happy with the big trade we did last year!

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

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Here's some highlights of my Votto player collection:

AWESOME collection Ryan...several of those items look familiar

[rdeversole]

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Here's some highlights of my Votto player collection:

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

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Anyone else want to share Votto pieces?

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

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I take great pleasure in seeing your collection, Himes. What you have put together from the Camden Yards game where he hit HR#100 and 101 and his 600th hit is simply amazing. I think the best way initially to contribute to your thread is with the 600th hit ball, which was MLB authenticated when thrown in the dirt to Rolen on the next pitch.

High resolution photos attributed to the 600th hit confirm that he used your bat for the 600th hit has well.

I hope your thread takes on a life of its own with numerous collectors sharing.

Go Reds!

plettner at fuse.net

I am always interested in Joey Votto items, and would like to know what older "hit balls" are out there. Votto hit balls are the epicenter of our collection.

Dan...man that ball would round out my 100th HR collection

[notxpensv4u]

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Joey Votto's 2010 MVP Season glove.....Photomatched to several Getty images. In this pic Votto is biting off a lace on the glove which looks bit off on glove.