2022 Topps Chrome Mike Trout Base #200
Mike Trout · Topps (owned by Fanatics) · Base Card
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2022 Topps Chrome
Year
2022
Card #
200
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering looks excellent (approx 50/50). Edges and corners appear sharp from image. Topps Chrome from this year is prone to surface print lines and dimples which are not fully visible without a loupe/light.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (owned by Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. While Mike Trout is a top-tier player, this is a high-population base card. It sells consistently but does not command the 'hype' prices of parallels or rookie cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies have hovered between $2.50 and $5.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $45 range as the market for 2022 base cards has stabilized.
Description
This is a 2022 Topps Chrome base card featuring Los Angeles Angels superstar and future Hall of Famer Mike Trout. The card features the classic Topps Chrome refractor-finish technology with Trout shown in a dynamic fielding pose wearing the Angels home white uniform. The design features the 'card-within-a-card' border style characteristic of the 2022 flagship release, rendered in high-gloss chrome stock.
Key Features
Features one of the most collectible modern era players; high-quality Chrome finish; part of the primary flagship 2022 Topps Chrome checklist.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Topps Chrome' logo has the correct font/depth, the card stock thickness appears consistent with 35pt chrome, and the etching around the player image is crisp. This specific base card is not commonly faked given its high print volume.
Flaws to Note
A small white spec/print defect is visible on the left border mid-way down (near the ball/glove height). Chrome cards are highly susceptible to micro-scratches and centering issues; however, this specific specimen appears well-centered.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual sales), COMC (best for processing/bulk), or local card shows. This card is an excellent candidate for a 'dollar bin' or a package deal with other Angels cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the cost of grading ($19-25+), it is generally not profitable to grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. Sell raw to maximize profit. List with 'Mike Trout Angels' and 'Topps Chrome 2022' as keywords. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a reinforced envelope (eBay Standard Envelope is the best $1.00 shipping option).