2017 Bowman Mike Trout #1
Mike Trout · Topps (Bowman) · Base Card
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2017 Bowman Base
Year
2017
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; slight white touches visible on bottom corners.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Moderate - Mike Trout remains one of the most collected modern baseball players, though base cards from non-rookie years have stabilized in price.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-95
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies sold for $1.50 to $4.00 on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for approximately $30.00.
Description
This 2017 Bowman card #1 features Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout in his batting stance. The card features a clean, borderless photography style with the classic red Bowman B logo in the top right and the Angels team logo in the bottom left. The surface has a high-gloss finish typical of modern Bowman stock.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout; Card #1 in the set; Iconic red Bowman branding; High-quality action photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct glossy card stock thickness; high-resolution printing with no dot-matrix pattern on the player; proper Topps/Bowman copyright on the back. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening on the bottom right and left corners. The top-to-bottom centering is slightly off, and the card appears to be tilted slightly to the right in the cut. Minor surface micro-scratching may be present due to high-gloss finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual base cards), COMC (good for 'port-loading' lower value cards), or local card shows in $1 bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading ($19-25+) relative to the card's value, it is not recommended to grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping.