2023 Topps Heritage Mike Trout SP #420
Mike Trout · Topps · Short Print (SP), Base High Number
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2023 Topps Heritage
Year
2023
Card #
420
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the left border (approx 60/40). Corners and edges look sharp from the photo, and the surface appears clean with no visible dimples or print lines.
Category
Short Print (SP), Base High Number
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains one of the 'Big Three' modern players for collectors. Short prints are always in demand by set collectors looking to complete the 1-500 run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $18.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $90-120
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay have fluctuated between $12 and $20. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $100 range, while PSA 9s often sell for only slightly more than the cost of grading plus the raw card value.
Description
This 2023 Topps Heritage card features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout in the classic 1974 Topps design. As card #420, this is a designated Short Print (SP) found in the High Number section of the base set, making it significantly rarer than standard base cards. The card shows Trout in a powerful follow-through after a swing, wearing the Angels iconic white home uniform. The vintage card stock and matte finish perfectly capture the nostalgia of the 70s era.
Key Features
Short Print (SP) status (cards 401-500 are pulled at a lower rate); features 3x MVP Mike Trout; iconic 1974 Topps retro design; high-demand player for set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Heritage card stock has a specific rough, porous texture unlike glossy modern cards. The printing of the 'Angels' pink block should be solid with no dot-matrix pattern visible in the white text. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Heritage cards are printed on vintage-style stock which is prone to minor edge chipping and 'fuzzy' corners if not handled carefully. This specific copy looks well-preserved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Heritage set-builders. ComC is also a great option for low-to-mid value SPs.
Selling Tips
Listing with the keyword 'SP' or 'Short Print' is essential. Because this is a lower-value SP, grading may not be cost-effective unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader, and ship via eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping.