Ken Goldin counterfeit KOBE BRYANT cards
Ken Goldin discusses an early Kobe Bryant autographed card from his Scoreboard era, explaining that while these cards are frequently counterfeited due to blank copies being issued and forged signatures placed on them, this particular card has been certified as authentic.
Summary
The transcript features Ken Goldin presenting a Kobe Bryant autographed card that represents one of the player's first autographs directly on cards, potentially signed before his first NBA game. The card is from Ken Goldin's Scoreboard brand and has a limited circulation of 300 pieces. Goldin emphasizes the importance of certification for this particular card type, as Kobe Bryant Scoreboard cards from this era are frequently counterfeited. The counterfeiting method involved blank card copies being distributed, which counterfeiters then filled in with forged signatures. Despite this widespread counterfeiting issue in the market, the card being discussed has been authenticated and verified as genuine.
Key Insights
- Kobe Bryant's first autographs on cards were issued during Ken Goldin's Scoreboard era, potentially signed before his first NBA game
- Scoreboard Kobe Bryant cards are frequently counterfeited because blank copies were officially issued, enabling forgers to add signatures
- The specific Kobe card discussed has a limited circulation of only 300 pieces, making it a scarce collectible
- Professional certification is particularly valuable for Kobe Bryant cards due to the prevalence of counterfeits in the market
- The card under review has been authenticated and verified as genuine despite the widespread counterfeiting problem with similar Scoreboard issues
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Transcript
[0:00] These are some of his first autographs directly on the cards. He immediately pulls out this Kobe Bryant card. Justin is ready to dive into the world of cards today. I think he signed it before his first game. At that time, it was Ken Goldin's brand. They are often counterfeited, so I'm glad you certified it. This is a great Kobe Bryant card. I mean, look at this card. It has a number from a circulation of 300 pieces . This is one of his first autographs on a card. This was back when Ken Goldin was doing Scoreboard. They are often counterfeited because blank copies were issued and then [0:30] forged signatures were placed on them. This…
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