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Trash-can Ken Card Details

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Trash-can Ken
Topps Chrome Garbage Pail Kids - Yellow Refractor (089/275)  ·  2023  ·  #233b
9 Crown Grade
Mint
Cert # 000017924
Subgrades
8 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
8 Surface
Centering70/30 or better on the front. 85/15 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
Topps Chrome Garbage Pail Kids marked a significant moment when the iconic 1980s parody brand received the modern chrome treatment, bringing glossy refractors and contemporary collecting aesthetics to a property built on irreverent humor. The 2023 release bridged nostalgia and current hobby trends, attracting both longtime GPK fans and newcomers drawn to chromium parallels and vibrant color variations. Trash-can Ken exemplifies the series' absurdist approach to character design, transforming an everyday object into a satirical figure. The Yellow Refractor parallel adds visual pop to the card's artwork, making it an appealing display piece for collectors who appreciate both the offbeat subject matter and the technical appeal of refractor technology.
Market Value
$3.45 Ungraded value
No graded sales yet · Source: PriceCharting · Updated Oct 30, 2026
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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