2013 Topps Mike Trout #27 2012 AL Defensive POY
Mike Trout · Topps · Base / Veteran Star
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2013 Topps Series 1
Year
2013
Card #
#27
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint). Estimated Centering: 55/45 Left to Right, 50/50 Top to Bottom. Corners appear relatively sharp, Edges show minor factory whitening on the back (common for this year), Surface looks clean but needs high-res inspection.
Category
Base / Veteran Star
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout is the premier modern era collectible. While not a rookie card, his early-career flagship cards maintain high volume and consistent demand among player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-325
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $6 to $15 depending on shipping costs. PSA 9s have recently settled around $55, while PSA 10s have seen a slight decline from peak but still fetch over $250.
Description
Featured is the 2013 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout card #27, celebrating his 2012 AL Defensive Player of the Year award. This iconic horizontal layout capturing Trout's athletic diving catch is a fan favorite. The card features crisp white borders, the classic Los Angeles Angels logo, and the signature 2013 Topps curved design elements with silver foil lettering.
Key Features
Second-year Topps flagship card of future Hall of Famer Mike Trout. Features an action-oriented defensive photo which is highly desirable compared to standing portraits.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Topps silver foil stamping for the name 'Mike Trout'. Card stock texture and gloss match 2013 production standards. Low incentive for counterfeiting this specific base card compared to his 2011 rookie card.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor edge wear is common on 2013 Topps due to the card stock; specifically check the back top-left corner for white 'chipping' which frequently lowers the grade from a 10 to a 9.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high liquidity. For a higher-end grade like a PSA 10, COMC or MySlabs are excellent alternatives to avoid high eBay fees.
Selling Tips
If the card looks absolutely perfect under a 10x loupe, consider grading it; the jump from a PSA 9 value to a PSA 10 value is significant (nearly 5x). If selling raw, use a penny sleeve and top-loader, and use the keyword '2nd Year' in the title to attract collectors looking for early-career Trout cards.