2021 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout 1952 Topps Redux Chrome #T52-1
Mike Trout · Topps · Insert / Chrome / Parallel
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2021 Topps Series 1 1952 Redux Chrome
Year
2021
Card #
#T52-1
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy on the right (approx 55/45). Corners appear sharp, but surface chrome issues are common for this set.
Category
Insert / Chrome / Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Mike Trout remains the gold standard for modern collectors, though insert cards have higher supply than short prints.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales ranging from $4 to $10 plus shipping. PSA 10 examples have fluctuated between $80 and $110 over the last 90 days.
Description
A stunning 2021 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout insert, featuring the iconic 1952 Topps design with a modern Chrome finish. The card depicts Trout in his Angels home white uniform carrying a bat, framed by the classic 1952 black borders and nameplate. The chrome technology gives it a high-gloss, reflective rainbow shine.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout; iconic 1952 Topps design throwback; collectible Chrome insert subset; high demand for Trout registry collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Chrome stock thickness; crisp 'Topps' logo stamping; accurate 1952 font replication; standard 2021 back-side legal and copyright text. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Potential for light surface scratches (typical of Chrome stock); minor right-side centering bias; black borders are notoriously prone to showing tiny white chips on corners or edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Trout collectors and easy shipping via the eBay Standard Envelope program.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading unless the surface is flawless, as PSA 10s are the only ones with significant premiums. Use keywords like 'Chrome', '1952 Redux', and 'Angels'. Ships safely in a penny sleeve and top loader.