Kobe Bryant Auto Opinion

[LuckyLuke]

Usually take my time in researching any and all autos, but this one literally fell on my lap and my usual due diligence was not done. Would appreciate the opinions of others more knowledgeable on Kobe autos. Thank you.

[baseball tourist]

Not the same medium or pen of course, but this is my IP Kobe. It is an early career sig. 1997.

[scmavl]

I don't know Kobe's auto at all, but the fact that the "8" on the card has its start/joining point on the right, and Chris' in-person auto has it on the left would be enough to make me pass. Autos can vary, but the fundamental way an athlete writes their jersey number? Hmmm...

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by scmavl

I don't know Kobe's auto at all, but the fact that the "8" on the card has its start/joining point on the right, and Chris' in-person auto has it on the left would be enough to make me pass. Autos can vary, but the fundamental way an athlete writes their jersey number? Hmmm...

I just amended my posting to add that mine was an early career auto. Not sure if his sig changed much over the years or not.

[scmavl]

Originally Posted by baseball tourist

I just amended my posting to add that mine was an early career auto. Ot sure if his sig changed much over the years or not.

Still, I just tried to draw an 8 starting on the other side and it was almost impossible!

[LuckyLuke]

Thank you for your valued input. I have tracked down a few Kobe's who's formation of the 8 have been different at times and similar to the one posted. More opinions welcome. I know that Christopher Williams has in depth knowledge on Kobe Autos. Hopefully he can also chime in eventually.
Nice early auto!!

[Joeybats]

Originally Posted by scmavl

Still, I just tried to draw an 8 starting on the other side and it was almost impossible!

This is the most eye opening post in this thread. Such a great observation and I know I see a PSA card with the "opposite" 8 as well in this thread but, try to make an 8 opposite how you normally would...next to impossible to feel comfortable doing it. Makes me wonder...