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Kobe Bryant Autograph: Real??

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on February 7, 2021 at 7:48pm

You could get a Signature Review from Beckett. They allow you to upload an image, but I believe that PSA requires a link.

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Permalink Reply by Deepak Nahar on February 7, 2021 at 7:21pm

Also, if you check locally, JSA travels to different card shows and shops. They were at a card show I was at today in Georgia. That way you can get an in-person review with immediate feedback. If they are near you at any point in the near future.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 7, 2021 at 7:30pm

I assumed that Matt was asking before he bought.

Matt, do you own it? If so, are you still under return privilege, either thru the seller, PayPal or your card company?

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Permalink Reply by Matt Covington on February 7, 2021 at 7:44pm

I have had this autograph since about 2008. I just pulled it out, never having had it authenticated. So that’s how I found you guys ...

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Permalink Reply by Matt Covington on February 8, 2021 at 9:28am

I opted to pay for the Beckett quick opinion and you guys were right, “unlikely to pass”. Learned my lesson. Never buy signatures from EBay.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Morris on February 8, 2021 at 11:26am

You can buy from eBay but must do your homework.

Occasionally if you know the signature you can pick up items for great prices that some sellers do not understand what they have. However, too many buyers see a Kobe for $10 and think they have the bargain of the century despite it being a clear fake

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 8, 2021 at 11:39am

Sorry, Matt. Thankfully you probably didn't pay today's prices.

Permalink Reply by Matt Covington on February 8, 2021 at 5:15pm

if I were to continue to use eBay, what should I look for before buying? I would hate to get burned again

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Permalink Reply by Dan Morris on February 8, 2021 at 5:21pm

Firstly, what is your budget? What do you prefer, a signed photo, ball, shirt etc as the prices vary. Often it can take time but sellers do offer discounts or have sales on items sometimes which can make things more affordable.

Kobe did sign quite a lot and although his prices are still very high bargains do come up here and there depending on what you want and your budget

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Permalink Reply by Matt Covington on February 8, 2021 at 7:17pm

I really would just like a signed photo. Of course I would love to have a signed game worn jersey or something but I do not have the financial freedom for that kind of purchase. I just would love to add a Kobe autograph to my wall since he is no longer here and was such a big part of my life since I’m a big Lakers fan.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Morris on February 8, 2021 at 7:27pm

Hi Matt, what's your budget maximum as without knowing if it's $1,000 or $500 it's impossible to give you ideas or help ? Yeah, game worn would set you back the same as a car!