2013 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout #1
Mike Trout · Topps · Base Card / 2nd Year Card
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2013 Topps Series 1
Year
2013
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left border; minor corner/edge wear visible through the sleeve.
Category
Base Card / 2nd Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Mike Trout remains a cornerstone of the modern hobby; his flagship early-career base cards are consistently high-volume sellers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $12-18. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around $70. PSA 10 copies fluctuate significantly but maintain a premium around $400.
Description
This is the iconic 2013 Topps #1 card featuring Mike Trout in a horizontal action shot sliding into a base. It carries the famous #1 card designation for the 2013 set, following his historic 2012 Rookie of the Year campaign. The card features a white border design with red and blue accents representing the Los Angeles Angels.
Key Features
Second-year Topps flagship card for a future first-ballot Hall of Famer; serves as the 'Card #1' in the 2013 set which is historically significant; highly collectible action photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Topps card stock and gloss; correct typography and logo placement for the 2013 design. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 60/40 left-to-right on the front. Possible light chipping on the bottom edges (common for this set). Reflections in the photo make surface assessment difficult, but check for hairline scratches on the gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high liquidity. COMC is a good secondary option for the raw version.
Selling Tips
If the back corners are sharp and the surface is flawless, grading but only with PSA is recommended, as the jump to a PSA 10 is massive. If it visually looks like a PSA 8, sell it raw to avoid grading fees that exceed the card's value. List as '2013 Topps #1 Mike Trout Second Year'.