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Permalink Reply by Mykaphobic on February 15, 2014 at 1:56am

Kobe would have to be one of the easiest to forge.

My opinion is leading to not authentic on this one for a few reasons.

Although PSA has authenticated a few different types that I disagree with, this one is still not right to any of them.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Drey on February 15, 2014 at 12:56pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Framed-Kobe-Bryant-with-signed-piece-of-the...

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Permalink Reply by Mykaphobic on February 15, 2014 at 1:28pm

That one is not authentic either and its not authenticated like it says it is.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Drey on February 15, 2014 at 12:59pm

and similar to this earlier autograph that had been authenticated just wondering if its even possible for the one i have to be real 

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Drey on February 15, 2014 at 12:56pm

Thank you for your reply. Jw I bought this from a hobby shop I know that doesn't necessaryily mean its real but while looking at ebay and Kobes earlier autographs its very similar to this autograph except the top of his b is different does that mean its for sure forged or is there a chance its real? 

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Permalink Reply by Mykaphobic on February 15, 2014 at 1:32pm

You have noticed the b is different. Well look closer at all the parts. I don't like the K or the O or the e.

Look closely at every little bit and see what is different "wrong".

Way to many variables for me to say it could be authentic sorry.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Drey on February 15, 2014 at 1:49pm

No worries just wanted some opinions thank you for responding

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Permalink Reply by Mykaphobic on February 15, 2014 at 2:28pm

He's a hard autograph to authenticate. I heard PSA wernt going to authenticate him anymore but I recently found a PSA that is the fakest Kobe I have ever seen.

I personally wouldn't buy one that isn't UDA or Panini. And I'm saying that from someone who has gained a couple in person. But I wouldn't even buy these as they are so easy to forge.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Drey on February 15, 2014 at 2:53pm

Thanks again I am a huge Kobe fan and definitely want to own some auto of his at some point. So my best bet if can't meet him in person is UDA or Panini and  I didn't quite understand if you were saying you still wouldn't even get a UAD or Panini autograph because of how easy his auto is too fake.

Thanks again. As someone who is a big basketball fan, I have no idea when it comes to autos.  I really appreciate the input

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Permalink Reply by Mykaphobic on February 15, 2014 at 3:47pm

No worries at all.

What I was saying is UDA and Panini is totally safe as he used to have a deal with UDA and now has one with Panini.

With Panini you can also send in items to get signed by Kobe and have it personalised but it does cost a lot.

With in person autographs I've got, of course I know its real but I've saw so many Kobe autos that I think I could do it correct 9 times out of 10 which means professional forgers would also be able to do it pretty easily. Which means it would be very hard to tell the difference between a good forgery and an authentic autograph.

That's why I would only buy UDA or Panini.

You can probably get a PSA for $250 - $400 for a photo, but can never be certain that it is 100% real even though PSA says it is.

I'm trying to sell one of my PSA Kobe autos for this reason.

I'm always selling NBA autos so if you are ever looking for anyone in particular let me know and I might be able to give you a good deal or send you in the right direction to get one.

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