Kobe Bryant Autographed Basketball - Authenticity Opinions Requested

Meatloaf

Saw this auto Kobe ball up for auction. It appears to have some sort of hologram logo on the front; however, I am unable to make out what company it is (UDA vs unknown, etc.). By chance from experience is anyone out there able to provide their opinion on: A) likely authenticity of the auto; what company hologram it is and; C) If you think you know what company is on the holo, what is their reputation? Thank you. Meatloaf

Bigjohn69

ya i wished i had a bionic eye every since steve austin crashed that test run jet,, come on,, just ask the guy a question and i imagine if he wants to sell it he will tell you,, think man think,,,j

Meatloaf

<< <i>ya i wished i had a bionic eye every since steve austin crashed that test run jet,, come on,, just ask the guy a question and i imagine if he wants to sell it he will tell you,, think man think,,,j >>



Yeah, it is an estate auction and the auctioneers don't know much. I called them and there is no COA. It looks fishy to me. The best I have done doing research on the hologram size is that it is similar to Mounted Memories, but can't tell for sure. If it is Mounted Memories, I don't know anything about their Kobe autos (likely authenticity). Meatloaf

byronscott4ever

Looks to be a newer version of his signature. If it's legit, maybe the hologram is the "KB" version that Panini uses on his cards? I know they had talked about having their exclusives sign memorabilia but not sure how far off the ground they got it. In person, I've seen just initials signed so it's doubtful someone got it IP and put on the hologram, in my opinion.

dennis07

"Yeah, it is an estate auction and the auctioneers don't know much."

Sure they don't. Ignorance is always a good defense.

Meatloaf

<< <i>"Yeah, it is an estate auction and the auctioneers don't know much."

Sure they don't. Ignorance is always a good defense. >>



Good point.