2019 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout SP Photo Variation #100
Mike Trout · Topps · Short Print (SP), Image Variation, Base Design
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2019 Topps Series 1
Year
2019
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; corners look sharp with a possible minor touch on the bottom-right; surface looks clean from images.
Category
Short Print (SP), Image Variation, Base Design
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Trout SSP and SP variations maintain steady liquidity even when he is on the IL due to his historical legendary status.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60 - $85
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-65, PSA 9: $90-115, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $65 to $88. PSA 10 examples have recently settled around $275, while PSA 9s stay close to the $100 mark.
Description
Featured here is the highly sought-after 2019 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout Image Variation SP (#100). This card features an iconic action shot of the 3x MVP leaping at the wall for a catch, rather than the standard batting pose found on the common base card. A must-have for Trout collectors and set builders looking for rare flagship variations.
Key Features
Short Print (SP) variation with significantly lower print run than the base card; features a high-action 'wall-catch' defensive image; Mike Trout is a generational talent and first-ballot HOFer.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; correct Topps logo holofoil; matching font and card stock for 2019 series; code on back ending in accurate SP designation (ending in #102 for SP variations in this set).
Flaws to Note
Slight rightward centering (60/40); potential minor whitening on bottom right corner; minor edge wear on the left border common for 2019 flagship stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now with Best Offer) or MySlabs if graded; COMC for a hands-off approach; Mike Trout fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Grading is recommended if the surface is flawless, as the price jump for a PSA 10 is significant. Use 'SP Variation' and 'Short Print' in the title. Photography should include the back of the card to confirm the SP code (last 3 digits of the small text).