My Mike Trout Topps Variation Collection - Page 4

REGGIE206 · 02-19-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonStatus

Love the Trout variations that you are collecting. How have you been able to produce such clear pics of the cards?

I actually just take them with my iPhone XR. I put the card in a one touch and use a card box as the background on my kitchen table. Afterwards, I upload it to Instagram to brighten up the photo (that is the key: increase the brightness), center the card, then add slight contrast for detail.

Here is my simple kitchen set up:

(don’t mind my son’s dinosaur card used in this photo.. lol)

I hope that helps!

NeonStatus · 02-20-2020, 10:16 AM

Thank you for the info. The part I was missing is uploading to IG and using the brightness and contrast feature.

REGGIE206 · 02-20-2020, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonStatus

Thank you for the info. The part I was missing is uploading to IG and using the brightness and contrast feature.

No problem at all!

On a side note: I still find it cool to see this thread of mine pop up from time to time because it’s over a year old. Haha.

jmcca170 · 09-07-2020, 01:41 PM

If anyone has the 2015 opening day for sale, I’m very interested

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speedyjg13 · 09-07-2020, 02:36 PM

The Trout golf card is the newest variation, its in SC

WhoKilledTupac · 09-07-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Thanks, Speedy!

V-TOWNE! Hogan 96!

Bump the Mac Dre!!!!!

OneofInfinite · 09-07-2020, 03:02 PM

Legit my favorite personal collection of someone's I have seen to date!!!! Has me wanting to do the same with Acuna now!!!

REGGIE206 · 09-07-2020, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcca170

If anyone has the 2015 opening day for sale, I’m very interested

I would say that is arguably Trout’s most desired variation card. The photo on that card is just breathtaking.

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

The Trout golf card is the newest variation, its in SC

That one is currently in the mail and en route to my house

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Originally Posted by WhoKilledTupac

Bump the Mac Dre!!!!!

Yeeee!

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Originally Posted by OneofInfinite

Legit my favorite personal collection of someone's I have seen to date!!!! Has me wanting to do the same with Acuna now!!!

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!

jmcca170 · 09-08-2020, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

I would say that is arguably Trout’s most desired variation card. The photo on that card is just breathtaking.

That one is currently in the mail and en route to my house

Yeeee!

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!

Didnt even see any sold ones on EBAY unless I’m just not doing the search right. Any idea what it goes for when it does come up?

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REGGIE206 · 09-08-2020, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcca170

Didnt even see any sold ones on EBAY unless I’m just not doing the search right. Any idea what it goes for when it does come up?

If I remember correctly, a raw copy sold for almost $1k a while back? But Trout cards have been going up, so I’m not sure what it would sell for today. If my memory serves me right, I think one of the board members here won it and got it graded afterwards? I think it got a BGS 9.5?

jmcca170 · 09-08-2020, 08:17 AM

Hmmm... may just buy a couple of boxes for around $100 and see if I get lucky.

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jmcca170 · 09-08-2020, 08:19 AM

Here are a couple ones that I have. Planning on getting the 2019 players weekend one soon

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oaklandasfan · 09-08-2020, 09:51 AM

great cards

REGGIE206 · 09-08-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandasfan

great cards

Thank you!

Carlos24 · 11-05-2020, 11:40 PM

Hey guys new here but i have a question, would you guys say the 2016 topps pointing bat variation is as rare as the 2014 topps chrome variation?

YouTheManNick · 11-06-2020, 12:54 AM

Wow. Thanks for bumping this thread. Never seen it before. Love the variation cards. Awesome collection.

onenineeightsix · 11-06-2020, 01:25 AM

That 2016 Pointing Bat SSP is my favorite photo used on a Trout card. Amazing collection.

REGGIE206 · 11-06-2020, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlos24

Hey guys new here but i have a question, would you guys say the 2016 topps pointing bat variation is as rare as the 2014 topps chrome variation?

I would say that I’ve seen more of the “pointing bat” than the “2014 TC variation” pop on eBay.. BUT, the “pointing bat” is still pretty rare. That is just my assessment.

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Originally Posted by YouTheManNick

Wow. Thanks for bumping this thread. Never seen it before. Love the variation cards. Awesome collection.

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Originally Posted by onenineeightsix

That 2016 Pointing Bat SSP is my favorite photo used on a Trout card. Amazing collection.

Thanks a lot!

Chrisyork33 · 11-06-2020, 10:20 AM

Gotta get the ‘20 Update SP now

REGGIE206 · 11-06-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisyork33

Gotta get the ‘20 Update SP now

Thanks! I’m sure there will be a lot of them on eBay. The first ones listed on eBay are usually (almost always) overpriced.

salas1991 · 11-06-2020, 04:51 PM

Ugh, this reminds me of all the Trouts I still need for all my Topps flagship sets

Nice collection, though!

REGGIE206 · 11-06-2020, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by salas1991

Ugh, this reminds me of all the Trouts I still need for all my Topps flagship sets

Nice collection, though!

Thank you so much!

Carlos24 · 11-06-2020, 11:02 PM

Thanks for your reply. I cant seem to find any listings or completed sales on the pointing bat card myself but i have seen a couple on the '14 TC variation.

REGGIE206 · 11-06-2020, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlos24

Thanks for your reply. I cant seem to find any listings or completed sales on the pointing bat card myself but i have seen a couple on the '14 TC variation.

They always seem to come in bunches. Just recently, a few 2014 TC variations have popped on eBay while no “pointing bat” cards have surfaced. Before that, the 2014 TC had a very long drought.

Overall, since I’ve been collecting Trout variation cards, I’ve seen slightly more of the “pointing bat” compared to the 2014 TC.. not by much though. But that is just my assessment.

Even when I started this thread, on the first page, a board member talked about the 2014 TC being one of the tougher variations to obtain:

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Originally Posted by goldeneye2131

Good luck on that 2014 TC variation... the toughest of them all IMO

Krausman53 · 10-29-2025, 09:22 PM

Do you still have this back of jersey variation?

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Krausman53 Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: MO Posts: 5 kr_5353	2015 back of jersey Do you still have this back of jersey variation?

09-07-2020, 01:41 PM	#79
jmcca170 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 803	If anyone has the 2015 opening day for sale, I’m very interested Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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OneofInfinite Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 188	Legit my favorite personal collection of someone's I have seen to date!!!! Has me wanting to do the same with Acuna now!!!

09-08-2020, 08:17 AM	#86
jmcca170 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 803	Hmmm... may just buy a couple of boxes for around $100 and see if I get lucky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-08-2020, 08:19 AM	#87
jmcca170 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 803	Here are a couple ones that I have. Planning on getting the 2019 players weekend one soon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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oaklandasfan Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: manhattan n,y.congers ny Posts: 1,013 oarmjrcards44 oaklandasfan	great cards

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Carlos24 Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Southern California Posts: 2 c_los82	Hey guys new here but i have a question, would you guys say the 2016 topps pointing bat variation is as rare as the 2014 topps chrome variation?

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Chrisyork33 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 2,470 Chrius_kskvk42sh Chrisyork33	Gotta get the ‘20 Update SP now

11-06-2020, 04:51 PM	#96
salas1991 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 1,321	Ugh, this reminds me of all the Trouts I still need for all my Topps flagship sets Nice collection, though!

11-06-2020, 11:02 PM	#98
Carlos24 Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Southern California Posts: 2 c_los82	Thanks for your reply. I cant seem to find any listings or completed sales on the pointing bat card myself but i have seen a couple on the '14 TC variation.