2013 Topps Heritage Mike Trout The Sporting News All-Star #450
Mike Trout · Topps · Short Print (SP), Base All-Star, Vintage Stock Style
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2013 Topps Heritage (Base Short Print)
Year
2013
Card #
#450
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 60/40), corners look sharp through the penny sleeve, and the paper stock surface is clean without standard Heritage print snow.
Category
Short Print (SP), Base All-Star, Vintage Stock Style
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains a cornerstone of the hobby. Heritage Short Prints (SPs) are highly sought after by set builders and player collectors alike.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$45.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-60; PSA 9: $90-120; PSA 10: $450-550
Comparable Sales
Recent raw auctions have ended between $40 and $70 depending on centering. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around the $100 mark, while PSA 10s have consistently reached $500+ in recent major auctions.
Description
A stunning 2013 Topps Heritage Mike Trout #450 featuring the iconic 1964 Topps 'The Sporting News All-Star' newspaper design. The card showcases the 3x MVP in a classic portrait set against a torn-newspaper aesthetic. As a Short Print (SP) in the 2013 Heritage set, this card is significantly harder to pull than standard base cards and is a must-have for Trout completionists.
Key Features
Short Print (SP) high-number status in a historically popular set. Features the 1964 vintage throwback design. Early-career Trout card produced during his first consecutive All-Star seasons.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct matte card stock texture characteristic of the 2013 Heritage set. Sharp typography in the newspaper header and 'Mike Trout - OF' text. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted toward the right edge. Minor top-to-bottom centering bias. Potential for slight corner softening common in the matte Heritage card stock, though not immediately visible in photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high traffic for Heritage high-numbers. COMC is a secondary option for long-tail sales to set builders.
Selling Tips
If the corners are perfectly sharp upon close loupe inspection, consider PSA grading. A PSA 10 gem mint copy carries a significant premium compared to raw. List with 'SP' and 'Short Print' in the title to attract set builders and use high-resolution scans to show the matte surface clearly.