2017 Topps Mike Trout #1
Mike Trout · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2017 Topps Series 1
Year
2017
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; corners show minimal whitening; edges and surface look clean but standard for raw storage.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Mike Trout is always in demand, but as a base card from a high-production year, it is not rare.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $120-150
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2 to $10 including shipping. PSA 10s have stabilized around $130 while PSA 9s often sell for less than the cost of grading.
Description
A clean 2017 Topps Series 1 base card featuring Mike Trout in his Los Angeles Angels home white uniform running onto the field. The card features the 2017 Topps borderless 'floating nameplate' design with the Angels logo on the bottom left.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout; Card #1 in the set; iconic action shot with stadium background.
Authenticity Indicators
Highly confident (High). Standard Topps gloss, correct logo foil, and proper card stock thickness. This base card is rarely counterfeited as it is a high-pop base card.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Visible minor corner softness on bottom right. Raw surface may have micro-scratches from handling outside of a protector.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE listing) or COMC. Better sold as part of a Mike Trout player lot to maximize shipping value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees exceed the value of a PSA 9 or lower. List with 'Mike Trout #1' and 'Angels' in the title. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.