Mike Trout ACEO RP Bill Ripken 'Fuck Face' Homage Custom Card
Mike Trout · Independent Artist / Custom Creator (utilizing 'ACEO RP' branding) · ACEO, Custom, Reprint Parody, Novelty
Player
Mike Trout
Set
ACEO RP (Art Cards, Editions and Originals - Reprint/Parody)
Year
Circa 2020-2023
Card #
Not visible (ACEO Custom)
Condition Grade
Raw / Ungraded (Likely NEAR-MINT 7 based on visible top edge damage and centering issues)
Category
ACEO, Custom, Reprint Parody, Novelty
Manufacturer
Independent Artist / Custom Creator (utilizing 'ACEO RP' branding)
Demand Level
Niche: Appeals primarily to Mike Trout completionists or collectors of novelty 'Fuck Face' parody items. Low secondary market liquidity compared to official licensed cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
Minimal value in grading; most reputable companies (PSA/SGC) will not grade unlicensed custom ACEO cards. Estimated cost of grading exceeds market value ($20+ vs <$15).
Comparable Sales
Similar Mike Trout ACEO cards and Bill Ripken parody customs typically sell for between $3.00 and $12.00 on eBay. Official 1989 Fleer Ripken originals sell for significantly more ($30-$100+), but this is a modern art parody.
Description
This is a custom ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) novelty card featuring Mike Trout in a design that parodies the infamous 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken 'Fuck Face' error card. The card features Trout holding a bat with the profanity clearly visible on the knob, mimicking the iconic error. It uses the 1989 Fleer-style grey border and vertical stripes. The bottom right features an 'ACEO RP' logo indicating it is a reproduction/parody art piece.
Key Features
Parody of the 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken error card; popular Mike Trout subject matter; ACEO format (2.5 x 3.5 inches); niche novelty appeal for error card fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Moderate Confidence: This is an authentic 'ACEO' custom card, but it is NOT an official Topps or Fleer product. The 'ACEO RP' logo is the primary indicator of its status as a third-party art/novelty card.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping/damage on the top edge near the center; centering is shifted toward the left; non-standard manufacturer stock; unlicensed nature limits professional liquidity.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (under Art Cards or Custom Cards category), Etsy, or specialized Facebook Mike Trout collector groups.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to grade this card as it is unlicensed. List as 'Custom ACEO' or 'Art Card' to avoid eBay takedowns for 'Reproduction' violations. Be transparent about the top edge damage to avoid returns. Ship in a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) for low cost.