Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

[CollectGU]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

Your Bryant sig. is his 100% legit in my opinion...

[42itus]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

It looks great!

[lewi1913]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I think it's legit. I'm no expert though. But the point I want to make is that if you're happy with it, end of story. It's cool everyone is trying to help with their opinion, but if you own it, be happy with it. Especially if you're not planning to sell it. Show it off and enjoy it.

I just want to be showing off something I am 100% confident on, which I think I am now.

[42itus]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I think it's legit. I'm no expert though. But the point I want to make is that if you're happy with it, end of story. It's cool everyone is trying to help with their opinion, but if you own it, be happy with it. Especially if you're not planning to sell it. Show it off and enjoy it.

[Phil316]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I have no means to get ahold of it because it is in another state but I bought a white one from Mounted Memories that has the PSA/DNA sticker in the same spot as Lewi913. The jersey I have has its original hang tags from Nike still attached.

As far as the auto goes I cannot remember what the sig looks like

[lewi1913]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I would be worried in that I cant find another Kobe PSA/DNA with the last name signed under the first. Its easy enough to switch stickers from one jersey to another as it has been said here. Also, its far from rare and they seem to sell for less than this one so for that reason alone why bother?

Here is another PSA auto, very similar with last name and same style, and sticker on bottom fabric, just like this one. PSA/DNA cert shows this jersey was signed at the same exact event as the one I bought.

http://www.frontlinedivsports.com/Kobe-Bryant-8-Autographed-PSA-DNA-Jersey-p/kobej8.htm

http://www.psacard.com/DNACert/9A03955

[lewi1913]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I would be worried in that I cant find another Kobe PSA/DNA with the last name signed under the first. Its easy enough to switch stickers from one jersey to another as it has been said here. Also, its far from rare and they seem to sell for less than this one so for that reason alone why bother?

This PSA ball was signed at the same autograph event...

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/uda-kobe-bryant-signed-full-name-rookie-ball-psa

[mdube16]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I would be worried in that I cant find another Kobe PSA/DNA with the last name signed under the first. Its easy enough to switch stickers from one jersey to another as it has been said here. Also, its far from rare and they seem to sell for less than this one so for that reason alone why bother?

[lewi1913]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

PSA almost always puts the PSA sticker on the numbers when a jersey is signed, plus it looks as if their is sticker residue on the jersey from the psa sticker.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was pulled off a legit item and placed on this.

Sticker looks old and faded, it is 12 years old now. Jersey moving around alot, could shift under the sticker and show residue.

Plus, if you were going to remove a sticker off authentic numbers and place on a duplicate, why wouldn't you put the sticker also on the number?

[Griffey24fan]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

PSA almost always puts the PSA sticker on the numbers when a jersey is signed, plus it looks as if their is sticker residue on the jersey from the psa sticker.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was pulled off a legit item and placed on this.

[lewi1913]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I would take a screen shot of Ken's comments and keep it for your provenance in case the legitimacy comes up. A great pickup for sure!

That is a great idea. Just for the record, here is the jersey in question:

[42itus]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

I would take a screen shot of Ken's comments and keep it for your provenance in case the legitimacy comes up. A great pickup for sure!

[lewi1913]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

Wow Ken! That's great info. That's why I love this forum and that's why I love your auctions!

Sounds like I got a steal then for an autographed procut authentic for $395!

[42itus]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

Wow Ken! That's great info. That's why I love this forum and that's why I love your auctions!

[KGoldin]

Re: Legit Check: Kobe sz 46 Autograph

Unless they tampered with the PSA Sticker, it is 100% authentic

and, considering Kobe signed 10,000+ items for them at $2 each as opposed to the $100 he was likely getting from everyone else at the time, you can see why they would be rushed