2019 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout SP Photo Variation #100
Mike Trout · Topps · Short Print (SP) Photo Variation
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2019 Topps Series 1
Year
2019
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears to be approximately 60/40 on the front. Corners look sharp, but the top-right corner shows slight white touching. Surface appears clean without visible scratches.
Category
Short Print (SP) Photo Variation
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains one of the most collected active players, and SP variations from the flagship Topps set have a dedicated following that keeps market liquidity high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60.00 - $85.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-70, PSA 9: $100-130, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range between $65 and $90. PSA 10 copies have recently sold between $380 and $460, while PSA 9 copies consistently hover around the $115 mark.
Description
Featured here is the 2019 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout #100 Short Print Variation. This card features an iconic image of Trout making a leaping catch at the wall, distinct from the standard horizontal batting pose found on the base card. The card design includes a vibrant photo, the classic Topps logo, and the Los Angeles Angels team logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
This is a Short Print (SP) variation, which is significantly rarer than the standard base card. Mike Trout is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, and his SP variations are highly sought after by player collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock has the correct thickness and gloss for 2019 Topps. The 'Topps' logo lacks the pixelation seen in reprints, and the dot-matrix print pattern is consistent with authentic modern offset lithography.
Flaws to Note
The centering is slightly shifted toward the top-right border. There is a tiny speck of white visible on the top-right corner edge. Because these cards are printed to the edge with dark colors, chipping is common, though this example looks relatively clean.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its high volume of Trout collectors. Alternatively, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is great for 'ship and forget' selling, or MySlabs if you choose to get it graded.
Selling Tips
Do not sell this at a local card shop as they typically offer 50-60% of value. To maximize returns, include 'SP' and 'Variation' in your eBay title. Use a high-resolution scan rather than a cell phone photo to highlight the sharp corners. If the surface is flawless, a PSA 10 grade roughly quadruples the value, making it a strong grading candidate.