Question for those Auto collectors out there

Jordan_Cards_Fan said:

Damn Mike $700 over what you were prepared to pay is crazy, there must be a few people out there after a full kyrie auto huh?

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kiwi_in_melb said:

Celtics fans be crazy.....

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OutlawNinja said:

Definitely two very distinct versions of the Wilkins auto I have noticed over the years and it seems to have nothing to do with date.

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Have seen the latter version on some of the newer Panini stuff. First being the most common auto version.

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buyingstuffformikelee said:

Ohhh wow!

I definitely see more of the first auto, even in my collection, its the first auto I have in style.

Out of teh 2, I'd definitely be paying more for the first card auto style

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OutlawNinja said:

I have been wondering about that second auto for as long as I have been collecting Niques.
Certainly, as you say, I much rather and would pay more for the first.

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buyingstuffformikelee said:

Its authenticated right?

In todays age of social media etc Have you tried asking the man himself?

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OutlawNinja said:

A damn good idea sir!

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NBA_CARDS_JH said:

lol Bogut should just sign "I don't give a f***"

His Auto changes that much.

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bjho852 said:

Kobe Bryant actually started out signing full autographs pre-NBA and also his rookie year (see non-NBA licensed products Press Pass and Score Board), then switched to "Kobe 8" and "Kobe" throughout many years (Topps, early and mid-UD products). After that, he switched back to signing full autographs for most late-UD products, along with occasional "Kobe". After joining Panini in 2009, Kobe mostly signs full autographs for private, closed-door signing sessions (i.e. signing for trading card products/memorabilia brand/paid send-in's).

For in-person ones, Kobe also started out signing full autographs early in his career (at times even adding jersey number), then switched to "Kobe 8" / "Kobe" / "Kobe 24" . In situations where a lot of fans are in the public trying to acquire his autograph, he even simply signs "KB" .

Personally, I like the "Kobe 8" and full autograph the most, but as many of you can see, even for full autographs, Kobe seems to start signing sloppily now - not quite surprised given how many cards/items he has signed for Panini.

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