Game Used Collecting Makes The Tabloids in Dispute over Kobe Bryant Items

[swainer]

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In the immortal words of Don West from the Shop at Home Network "Ohhhhh man! Who's gottem folks??? You're never going to see these again..."

Man I used to love Don and Eddie!!! I remember hearing Ken call in a few times on that show. Classic!

Sorry to hijack the thread...back to the Kobe talk!

Peace!

John

[swainer]

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My thoughts exactly. It is possible for this to negatively impact the sale of these items. On another hand this is also a lot more free publicity for the items as well...

I guess it is possible but I don't see how. Kobe collectors are gonna shell out HUGE cash for these items. Kenny's gotta be loving this free advertising! I truly hope it works out for you Ken. You're a class act and deserve it!

Peace!

John

[Wrigley2010]

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Here's a question that I have: If you are a true fan of Kobe Bryant, would you actually want to buy any of this stuff? As a big time Mark Brunell fan, I can say that I would feel awfully odd buying something of his that he did not want to sell in the first place. But that's just me.

My thoughts exactly. It is possible for this to negatively impact the sale of these items. On another hand this is also a lot more free publicity for the items as well...

[Jags Fan Dan]

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Here's a question that I have: If you are a true fan of Kobe Bryant, would you actually want to buy any of this stuff? As a big time Mark Brunell fan, I can say that I would feel awfully odd buying something of his that he did not want to sell in the first place. But that's just me.

[cliffjmp33]

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Will be interesting to see how all of this does play out. I know Ken can't comment about the situation, but I appreciate him coming on here at least to acknowledge this.

[dplettn]

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Sad situation. If a settlement doesn't unwind this situation, the court is likely to determine legal rights to sell the items accurately belonged to Kobe's mother... and that Goldin now holds the cards.

I'm curious whether Kobe's mom just sprung this idea out of nowhere or whether she first asked him for money. Someone else's wealth can have a sad affect on family dynamics... and in this case a mom's character.

[MercyMe78]

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Looks like it's on ESPN too

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/9238503/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-battles-mom-nj-business-auction

[allstarsplus]

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I also think the items are now worth more given the validation that Kobe himself has given to it. It was one thing to have his mother's provenance but this takes it to a much bigger level.

[allstarsplus]

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This isn't the first time something like this has happened in the hobby but this has to be the largest and most prominent case.

This may also set a precedence going forward but has so many different facets to it such as gifted items and defining possession and abandonment of property.

[kellsox]

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My guess is that if Kobe doesn't want his stuff for sale then it won't be sold( unless there is some $ in it for him). All parties involved recognize the value and scarcity of the items.

[Takuleechch]

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I just read the article KGoldin posted.
It doesn't sound to me that she has a right to any of that stuff at all.
He left it at his mums house and she thinks she then owns it?
Even if he did give it to her she could have waited a few years till he retired and get a bit more for it.
As much as I would like an opportunity to get something rare of his they are his items and he deserves them back. I mean why would he want to part with him awards and memories? He's not broke!

[nevrdiez34]

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Kobe should have just bid on "his" stuff and been done with this. Now the family's dirty laundry is hanging there for everyone to see...

I couldn't disagree more. Who would spend 1-2 million dollars on their own stuff? I don't care how much money you have, not to mention that he would have to win every auction just to maintain his treasures. What he should've done is buy his mom that house instead of her selling all his items, it certainly would've been cheaper!

[Samets]

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Kobe should have just bid on "his" stuff and been done with this. Now the family's dirty laundry is hanging there for everyone to see...

[KGoldin]

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I cannot comment on the case, so don't ask or expect
but a more detailed story appeared here

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20130503_Kobe_Bryant_doesn_t_want_mother_to_sell_his_past.html

[Dewey2007]

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Goldin Auctions vs Kobe Bryant...how come TMZ got the dirt on this before we did??