Kobe Bryant Auto Opinion

[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!!

[scmavl]

I have relied on Christopher Williams' expertise more times than I can count. What an asset to the hobby.

[LuckyLuke]

In absolute agreement that there are true gentleman on these boards whose opinions are so very valuable to those of us that are still learning, David Atkatz, Christopher Williams , Mr.Zipper to name but a few, but there are many..many...more! Thank you all.

[LuckyLuke]

Valued opinions are welcome on the Kobe auto.
Thank you.

[chaddurbin]

I don't like it, it looks too neat and the "8" to the right of the name reminds me alot of those fake scoreboards. I believe I have seen at least one authenticated example with the 8 not under the name, but a big majority of the authentics the 8 should be under.

you can try to do a quick opinion with psa or beckett but imo they are also playing darts in a dark room when it comes to kobe.

here are mine which i believe to be authentic and a couple other kobe opinionaters that i respect agree:

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by scmavl

I have relied on Christopher Williams' expertise more times than I can count. What an asset to the hobby.

Thank you so much for the nice comment.

Really appreciate it.

[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...

[chaddurbin]

to me the style looks like these generic scoreboard stamped cards with the photocopied COA that pops up on ebay every week that people still pay $100-$300 for.