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2011

Mike Trout Topps Update RC

2011 Topps Update Baseball · #US175

Baseball Art: Unknown Topps
Version3 with data
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Market price
Insufficient
0 of 5 sales needed in 90 days
Last sale
$990.00
May 17, 2026 · eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized
Record
$1,200
Apr 20, 2026
Population
7,057
PSA · as of Sep 26, 2026
Graded market value
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Needs price + population
Sales, 12 months
2
Qualifying only

Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology

Sales history

DateVersionGradePriceVenueStatusSource
Jun 15, 2026 Base PSA 9 · cert 43535095 $355.00 eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized
auction
Verified Open
May 17, 2026 Base PSA 10 · cert 24581074 $990.00 eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized
auction
Verified Open
Apr 20, 2026 Base PSA 10 · cert 46965793 $1,200 eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized
auction
Verified Open
Mar 2, 2026 Base PSA 8 · cert 142403719 $282.00 eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized
auction
Verified Open
Oct 14, 2025 Diamond Anniversary PSA 10 · cert 24304181 $3,427 eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized
auction
Verified Open
Sep 9, 2025 Cognac Diamond Anniversary PSA 10 · cert 31729205 $4,351 eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized
auction
Verified Open

Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.

Price chart

Base · PSA 10

$841.50$1,093$1,344Apr 20, 2026 · $1,200 · eBay via PSA Auction Prices RealizedMay 17, 2026 · $990.00 · eBay via PSA Auction Prices RealizedApr 20, 2026May 17, 2026
Each point is one qualifying sale (USD). Points are not an index or a forecast.

Graded population

VersionGraderGradeCountAs ofSource
BasePSA107,057Sep 26, 2026Open
Diamond AnniversaryPSA10361Sep 26, 2026Open
Cognac Diamond AnniversaryPSA10113Sep 26, 2026Open

Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run

Grading math for this card

Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.

Break-even chance of a PSA 10
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.

About Mike Trout Topps Update RC

The 2011 Topps Update #US175 Mike Trout is Trout's flagship-style Topps Update rookie card. Collectors search for it because Base, Gold, Diamond Anniversary, Cognac, retail-border parallels, and grades produce distinct markets.

Why this card matters

Verified factPSA CardFacts identifies the Base 2011 Topps Update #US175 Mike Trout and records many sales across PSA 8, 9, and 10. The same card number also appears across separate parallels, including Diamond Anniversary, Cognac Diamond Anniversary, Target Red Border, and Wal-Mart Blue Border pages. That makes the card a strong example of ch09 sports-card identity: a player name and rookie label are not enough to price the card correctly. [1][2][3]

Identifying the exact version

Verified factFor a Base copy, the PSA label should read 2011 Topps Update #US175 Mike Trout without a parallel variety. Diamond Anniversary and Cognac Diamond Anniversary have separate PSA CardFacts pages, and retail-border parallels also have separate pages. The Gold /2011 version should show serial numbering. When reviewing raw listings, compare front finish, border color, back text, and any serial stamp; then record language, condition, grader, and grade separately. [1][2][3]

What moves the price between versions and grades

AnalysisGrade and parallel drive the spread. PSA Base sales in 2026 show distinct PSA 8, PSA 9, and PSA 10 pools, while Diamond Anniversary PSA 10 sales in 2025 were several times recent Base PSA 10 records. That does not make one version universally better; it only shows they are different comp sets. Follow ch03 by using sold comps only, excluding wrong parallels, lots, and titles that do not match the exact card. [1][2]

Authenticity checks

Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For Trout #US175, verify the Topps Update set name, #US175 card number, parallel status, serial numbering if claimed, and grade/cert data. Inspect corners, edges, gloss, surface, centering, and any foil or border treatment that should be present for the claimed variant. A cert lookup supports screening, but PSA warns that valid numbers can be copied. [4]

Telling the versions apart

VersionHow to identify it
Base2011 Topps Update #US175 Mike Trout without border/anniversary parallel labeling.
Gold /2011Gold parallel serial-numbered to 2011; do not mix with Base.
Diamond AnniversaryDiamond Anniversary foil pattern, separately cataloged by PSA.
Cognac Diamond AnniversaryCognac Diamond Anniversary parallel, separately cataloged by PSA.
Other parallelsIncludes Target Red, Wal-Mart Blue, and other recognized parallels; verify exact label and photos.
Identity note: Seed identity is correct. Diamond Anniversary and Cognac Diamond Anniversary are separate variants, not one pooled parallel market.

What people get wrong about this card

Any Trout #US175 sale can price the Base rookie.
The evidence supports separate Base, Diamond Anniversary, Cognac, Gold, and retail-border parallel comp sets.
Population tells the Topps print run.
Population is a count of graded copies in a grader database, not the number produced.
A spectacular old sale proves today's price.
Use recent exact sold comps and exclude wrong variants, as required by the comps procedure.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a PSA 10 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout #US175 Base worth?
PSA CardFacts listed Base PSA 10 sales of $990 on 2026-05-17, $1,200 on 2026-04-20, and $1,102 on 2026-03-30. [1]
How much is a PSA 9 Base Trout #US175 worth?
PSA CardFacts listed Base PSA 9 sales of $355 on 2026-06-15, $435 on 2026-05-11, and $311 on 2026-01-22. [1]
Is Diamond Anniversary the same as Base?
No; PSA catalogs Diamond Anniversary separately and its PSA 10 sales should not be mixed with Base PSA 10 sales. [2]
How many PSA 10 Base copies exist?
A PSA cert page displayed a PSA 10 Base population of 7,057 at access on 2026-09-26; this is a PSA grading population, not a print run. [5]
What are the main Trout #US175 variants to check?
The main versions in this batch are Base, Gold /2011, Diamond Anniversary, Cognac Diamond Anniversary, and retail-border parallels such as Target Red and Wal-Mart Blue. [1][2][3]

Sources

  1. 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout #US175 PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
  2. 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout Diamond Anniversary #US175 PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
  3. 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout Cognac Diamond Anniversary #US175 PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
  4. PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
  5. PSA Cert Verification 64359611, 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout PSA 10 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)

Not yet established

  • Official Topps print run for Base #US175 was not established.
  • Opened sources did not establish photographer credit.

Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.

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