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MIKE TROUT
2012 TOPPS CHROME
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View sold images on eBay2012 Topps Chrome Mike Trout #144
The chromium flagship version of Trout's breakout sophomore season. The refractor parallel in PSA 10 is among the most actively traded modern baseball cards. A cornerstone Trout card for collectors who want chrome-era paper.
Player
Mike Trout
Year
2012
Set
2012 Topps Chrome
Card #
144
Sport
Baseball
Type
Base Card
Market Value (Based on Sold Data)
Based on public auction recordsSource: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026
Values compiled from public eBay sold listings, Heritage Auctions, and Goldin results. For real-time pricing, click “Verify on eBay” above.
Grade-by-Grade Pricing
Values based on recent eBay sold listings and auction results
| PSA Grade | Label | Market Value | Pop. | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSA 6 | EX-MT | $30–$80 | — | → |
PSA 7 | Near Mint | $80–$200 | 3,200 | ↑ |
PSA 8 | NM-MT | $200–$500 | 6,200 | ↑ |
PSA 9 | Mint | $500–$1,500 | 4,800 | ↑ |
PSA 10Best Value | Gem Mint | $6,000–$18,000 | 1,200 | ↑ |
Source: eBay Sold Comps · Trout's sophomore Topps Chrome — higher gem rate than the 2011 Update. Refractor parallel multiplies value 3-5x.
PSA Population Report
Total Graded
28,000
PSA 10 Count
1,200
PSA 9 Count
6,200
Gem Rate
4.3%
Grade Distribution
Gem Rate (% achieving PSA 10): 4.3% — Challenging to gem.
PSA vs BGS vs SGC
Professional Sports Authenticators
- +Most liquid — highest resale demand
- +Largest population database
- +Vintage specialists
- +Most recognized globally
- −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
- −No subgrades on base service
Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity
Beckett Grading Services
- +Subgrades reveal exact condition
- +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
- +Preferred for modern parallels
- +Slab design seen as premium
- −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
- −Stricter centering = harder to get 10
Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards
Sportscard Guaranty Corporation
- +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
- +Lower cost at economy tier
- +Growing collector base
- +Good for tobacco/pre-war
- −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
- −Smaller population database
Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading
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