2021 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout 1952 Topps Redux #T52-1
Mike Trout · Topps · Insert / Subset
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2021 Topps Series 1 1952 Topps Redux
Year
2021
Card #
#T52-1
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), but corners look sharp and the surface appears clean from the provided image.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Mike Trout remains a top-tier 'PC' (Personal Collection) player for many, but as a non-chrome, non-parallel insert, supply is plentiful.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $3.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $45 range. Market is stable for Trout inserts.
Description
This is a 2021 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout insert card featuring the iconic 1952 Topps baseball card design. The card shows Trout in mid-stride wearing his Los Angeles Angels home red jersey. It includes the classic 1952-style 'stitching' border and the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the upper left corner, celebrating Topps' longevity in the hobby. The reverse features 1952-style statistics and bio information.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout; celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Topps; nostalgic design based on the most famous baseball card set of all time (1952 Topps).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common modern insert on standard Topps card stock. Authenticity markers include the crispness of the 'LAA' logo and the specific texture of the card's matte finish. Counterfeits for this specific low-value insert are extremely rare.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly biased toward the right edge. Lower right corner has a very minor speck that could be a print defect or slight whitening. Surface needs to be checked for 'dimples' common in this specific 2021 insert paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a Mike Trout card lot. It is also a great candidate for COMC (Check Out My Cards) due to its high volume and low individual shipping cost benefit.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not recommended to grade this card unless you are certain it will return a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the card's value. Use keyword '1952 Topps Redux' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 to keep costs down.