03 exquisite Lebron RPA /99

[bmp8878]

Hi everyone. Just looking for a little advice. I am considering getting one of these in the near future for my collection. I am just doing some research now on different sales that may have taken place in the last few years. I understand gauging a value might be difficult due to how few there are and the different patches/grades. Any help would be greatly appreciated on what sale prices members may have seen in the past. Thanks

[ichirorox]

If you’re looking to get a 3 color patch, it’s going to cost you at least $50k

[SHowley2003]

If you’re looking to get a 3 color patch, it’s going to cost you at least $50k

:eek: Wow. I had no idea that was even possible. Shows what I know. I could buy an team issued Patriots Super Bowl ring from Pawn Stars and still have cash left over to buy a new car. This hobby is fascinating. Good luck in your hunt OP!

[Cal27]

I have been looking for one for about 2 years now. The collectors are stashing them away. Most likely they won't be on the market until Lebron retires.

For those who went to the National Sports convention, did you see anybody who is willing to sell one?

[gslayton]

Ebitz has a few. I think his one color rpa is available

[COMCMax]

There is a thread on BO where we were tracking them for a bit. See if I can dig it up. Only one I've seen in awhile is a 2 color BGS 8.5 with a huge BIN.

2003-04 Lebron James Upper Deck Exquisite 2 Clr RC Rookie Patch Auto /99 BGS 8.5 (https://bit.ly/2gymWZA)

[bmp8878]

Ebitz has a few. I think his one color rpa is available

Yes there is this one. Just not sure on the going rate these days. I know it is not 100k :)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-04-Lebron-James-Upper-Deck-Exquisite-2-Clr-RC-Rookie-Patch-Auto-99-BGS-8-5-/322526598569?hash=item4b181555a9:g:LeMAAOSwfpVZJG19

[bmp8878]

There is a thread on BO where we were tracking them for a bit. See if I can dig it up. Only one I've seen in awhile is a 2 color BGS 8.5 with a huge BIN.

2003-04 Lebron James Upper Deck Exquisite 2 Clr RC Rookie Patch Auto /99 BGS 8.5 (https://bit.ly/2gymWZA)

Thank you for this and everyone else's help.

[exoticprince]

Some past threads you may enjoy reading

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=809775

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=861794

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=828012

[bmp8878]

Some past threads you may enjoy reading

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=809775

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=861794

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=828012

Thank you very much. Do you guys think 90k is on the very high side for a 2 color bgs 8.5 in the current market? Really appreciate the help.

[SPauthentic84]

While I agree its not 100k, "Going rate" for these cards might be hard to find.

These will never be on auction, so its a matter of finding a seller who will sell at an agreed upon price.

Just try to gather as much info as possible and be willing to spend what you are comfortable with.

Good luck brother

[jifengjeff]

Bimmer or Bron？XD

[JMys55]

Thank you very much. Do you guys think 90k is on the very high side for a 2 color bgs 8.5 in the current market? Really appreciate the help.

I would $90K is high for the current card on eBay, which is why no one has paid $90K for it. Also, there are many owners with better patches and/or condition who probably bought in at a lower cost around $5K to $25K depending when they purchased it. Thus, if you can find someone with that cost range, a payment of $50K to $90K may be worthwhile to them. Problem is, you'll have to find them.

[ichirorox]

Some past threads you may enjoy reading

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=809775

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=861794

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=828012

Haha...just read through some of these posts with people calling that one guy out for saying it’s worth $50k. Man I really wish I bought one back in the day.

[joem1cha3l]

Just told my wife "theres a card that has 99 of the made, some sell for $90,000"

She looks at me and says "cool, are we getting one?" (in a sarcastic tone)

I then had to say "a CARD, not a car"

And she was blown away lol

[bmp8878]

While I agree its not 100k, "Going rate" for these cards might be hard to find.

These will never be on auction, so its a matter of finding a seller who will sell at an agreed upon price.

Just try to gather as much info as possible and be willing to spend what you are comfortable with.

Good luck brother

Great post and thank you.

[bmp8878]

I would $90K is high for the current card on eBay, which is why no one has paid $90K for it. Also, there are many owners with better patches and/or condition who probably bought in at a lower cost around $5K to $25K depending when they purchased it. Thus, if you can find someone with that cost range, a payment of $50K to $90K may be worthwhile to them. Problem is, you'll have to find them.

Very good points and spot on. Everyone here has been helpful or funny. This will be a tough one to find at a comfortable price since there are so few sales.

[gslayton]

I have the gold base /25 if you don't want to spend 90G

[KhalDrogo]

This thread is sort of depressing. Wasn’t the first BV on the LeBron $500? I remember thinking at the time how it was nuts that boxes were $500 and one of the best cards you could pull was only worth the price of a box.

[rats60]

This thread is sort of depressing. Wasn’t the first BV on the LeBron $500? I remember thinking at the time how it was nuts that boxes were $500 and one of the best cards you could pull was only worth the price of a box.

They were 1500-2000.

[Hegotgame15]

There was a sale about 7-8 months ago on a 2 color that would likely grade BGS 9 for $50k...

The deal had to go through a trustworthy 3rd party to actually workout...

Doing deals of this nature is EXTREMELY hard to negotiate when you have 2 parties that don't trust each other...


Finding the card isn't all that hard....getting a deal done at that level is always the hardest part....

[bmp8878]

There was a sale about 7-8 months ago on a 2 color that would likely grade BGS 9 for $50k...

The deal had to go through a trustworthy 3rd party to actually workout...

Doing deals of this nature is EXTREMELY hard to negotiate when you have 2 parties that don't trust each other...


Finding the card isn't all that hard....getting a deal done at that level is always the hardest part....

Great information. Thank you

[Jasondr91]

Super high end guys who want one, have one. Guys who have the funds FOR one and hadn’t secured one.....have to convince the guys WITH one hey aren’t worth 75k-100K which is laughable. Hoarding, it’s clearly been done with this card.

As others have said, ONE can be found, but the patch will come into play and rightfully so. When these cards change hands, and I believe they do...it’s done privately. NOBODY with any common sense wants to drop 30k-???K for a card and have it “get out” while the common price is thought to be 75K or higher. Guys with this kinda of money need to have certified funds, and make the deals in person.

Go to a show with 45K cash or certified funds, and approach a dealer who happens to have one, and let’s see him NOT hand over the card once the funds have been accounted for, and the removal of “scamming” as an action are gone.

Nobody is going to brag about that sale as a seller or buyer. It makes no sense to. That’s serious money for modern cardboard. The guy with the card has a holy grail, the seller is sitting on an insane amount of cash....

These one color $100K are laughable.....hence WHY they remain FOR SALE.

[thenwhatjk]

"Patch".......it's always cracked me up that the most famous RPA in cards is from a crappy screen printed replica jersey

[COMCMax]

"Patch".......it's always cracked me up that the most famous RPA in cards is from a crappy screen printed replica jersey

Yea, this is my thinking on why people will be ok with Ben Simmons goofy Exquisite autograph photo at the end of the day.

[KhalDrogo]

They were 1500-2000.
Still, way undervalued if you believed he was destined to become one of the greatest of all time. Congrats to anyone who was scooping the set up back in 2003. I was just a 16 year old without a lot of money.

[MB2387]

If you’re looking to get a 3 color patch, it’s going to cost you at least $50k

Try double that. Just sold one privately recently through a trusted consignor, if you're lucky to see it pop up on eBay first back in April. You're NEVER going to find a Lebron 3clr /99 or /23 for under $80k anymore, those days are long gone. It'll be EXTREMELY tough to locate, and if you do, it won't be cheap.

[StevenTormollan]

Sold a 3 color bgs 9.5 for $18,000 many years ago. Ugh.

[rodmanmartinez]

Sold a 3 color bgs 9.5 for $18,000 many years ago. Ugh.

ouchhh

[StevenTormollan]

ouchhh

Paid $10,000 for it ungraded at the time. Would have never had the patience or penchant to wait 10+ years to sell it when you can make $8000 profit in a week.

Also had no idea the card could potentially be worth $50-$100k. That still seems unbelievable. Even now. The amount of people that want to spend that type of money on a modern sport card are very few. Very. Or at least thats what i thought then.

[marinocollector]

Paid $10,000 for it ungraded at the time. Would have never had the patience or penchant to wait 10+ years to sell it when you can make $8000 profit in a week.

Also had no idea the card could potentially be worth $50-$100k. That still seems unbelievable. Even now. The amount of people that want to spend that type of money on a modern sport card are very few. Very. Or at least thats what i thought then.

Only takes 99 of those people.

[rodmanmartinez]

Paid $10,000 for it ungraded at the time. Would have never had the patience or penchant to wait 10+ years to sell it when you can make $8000 profit in a week.

Also had no idea the card could potentially be worth $50-$100k. That still seems unbelievable. Even now. The amount of people that want to spend that type of money on a modern sport card are very few. Very. Or at least thats what i thought then.



I still don’t believe this is a 50k card, only people that own one say its worth that much.

LBJ is no longer going to be viewed as the goat, his chances at it died last year with gsw winning a title.

Hypers are gonna hype.


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[njdunkin1]

A dude on FB--NBA Hotspot says he has one. 3 color /99--asking price = $250k

[Jasondr91]

I still don’t believe this is a 50k card, only people that own one say its worth that much.

LBJ is no longer going to be viewed as the goat, his chances at it died last year with gsw winning a title.

Hypers are gonna hype.


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I'm with you on it's not a $50K card. Those that actually move do so privately. People would never want it out that one goes for $30-$40K......then that theory of them being "worth" $50-$100K goes out the window.

It will remain the most expensive modern high end basketball card, barring Lebron goes all OJ or Rae Carruth or Pete Rose....

[arod305]

I still don’t believe this is a 50k card, only people that own one say its worth that much.

LBJ is no longer going to be viewed as the goat, his chances at it died last year with gsw winning a title.

Hypers are gonna hype.


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Dude averaged a triple double...What else was he suppose to do in that series?

[the27guy]

This is what makes a market like high end rare basketball cards so impossible to understand. There has undoubtedly been manipulation in this card. So many threads. So much chatter.... and so little verifiable data. Plus, one of the best cards of one of the best players ever. The modern card to have of the player to have it of....

I have no idea what it's worth. I say that with some pride that I'm pretty darn good at knowing what some of the really high end stuff is worth. For a given copy, you could tell me $25k or $85k, and I wouldn't be able to tell you what's more likely.....

[Cal27]

The card is worth a price that both the buyer and the seller will agree on. People who owns the card will claim a ridiculous value. This youtuber claimed that his BGS 9 3-color Lebron RPA is worth $150,000 and is approaching $200,000. If that is the case, then Bill's BGS 9.5 /23 is worth a million dollar.

youtube BGS 9 Lebron Exquisite RPA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lCOn4hCIL4&t=71s)

[advan24r]

I would suggest to invest in Curry NT RAP (that's if you can find one). It used to be a $300-$500 card and now look at its worth. It might not get to the value of Lebron Exquisite RAP but the return of investment is definitely something to consider. I see the card to have similarities...so does Durant Exquisite.

[Orangejello727]

The card is worth a price that both the buyer and the seller will agree on. People who owns the card will claim a ridiculous value. This youtuber claimed that his BGS 9 3-color Lebron RPA is worth $150,000 and is approaching $200,000. If that is the case, then Bill's BGS 9.5 /23 is worth a million dollar.

youtube BGS 9 Lebron Exquisite RPA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lCOn4hCIL4&t=71s)

/99 outsell /23 in my opinion

[Jasondr91]

I would suggest to invest in Curry NT RAP (that's if you can find one). It used to be a $300-$500 card and now look at its worth. It might not get to the value of Lebron Exquisite RAP but the return of investment is definitely something to consider. I see the card to have similarities...so does Durant Exquisite.

Without looking at any Currys for sale....I'd imagine those that own one are happy with the value...and are looking to hold until more of his career plays out. Dude could approach 4-5 rings or more, own many records.....

No way Id sell one of those an time soon.

[the27guy]

/99 outsell /23 in my opinion

I always respect your opinion but WHAT?

[BravesFan4Life]

still one of my biggest hobby regrets, had a chance and the funds to snag a couple cases at initial price point. Man the money that could have been made on those :(

[rookies]

Its not a 25k card and its not a 80k card its somewhere around 40-60k depending on the patch talking ungraded. Graded is more difficult to say.

[TMILL]

I remember seeing his exquisite rpa at a a card show his rookie year. Don't remember how many colors it had but some guy had purchased it for $1000 and was worried. Who'd have thunk it would be worth so much!

[bmp8878]

Its not a 25k card and its not a 80k card its somewhere around 40-60k depending on the patch talking ungraded. Graded is more difficult to say.

These are my thoughts as well. Time will tell if some sell in the open market and if they are legit sales. That is a big if.

[rats60]

You would think that with all of the Auction Houses out there, one would come up for auction. That makes me wonder what these really are worth and would they bring those prices.

[wadedaniel84]

Whoa.

I wonder how much that Exq RPA is 23/99

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZdMS8w7yz0

[ninjacookies]

What the----

He owns both the 23/99 rpa and the 03 exquisite 23/100 rpa. A nice 7,000 square foot cali mansion worth of cardboard in that video.

Wonder if he still has majority of them. That was almost 7 years ago. Amazing foresight on collecting all his jersey numbered cards throughout the years though.

[the27guy]

What the----

He owns both the 23/99 rpa and the 03 exquisite 23/100 rpa. A nice 7,000 square foot cali mansion worth of cardboard in that video.

Wonder if he still has majority of them. That was almost 7 years ago. Amazing foresight on collecting all his jersey numbered cards throughout the years though.

I've never seen this video before. I'll save the adjectives....

My question is simply... does anyone know who this guy is, and whether he's still around?

[eastbayak]

I've never seen this video before. I'll save the adjectives....

My question is simply... does anyone know who this guy is, and whether he's still around?

I don't know him but I'm pretty sure Idol does as he has a number of the cards from the video listed under his eBay account.

Reference: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=750305

You'll need to click on his eBay account link in that thread since I can't paste it here via phone (keeps pasting an invalid link).

[ichirorox]

Whoa.

I wonder how much that Exq RPA is 23/99

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZdMS8w7yz0

holy #@#@#@#@ing #@#@#@#@

[phdbeckett]

I've never seen this video before. I'll save the adjectives....

My question is simply... does anyone know who this guy is, and whether he's still around?

I know him. I sold him some of those LeBrons. He also bought all of my Kevin Durant rookie jersey number pieces. One of the worst moments of my cardboard life. He is still around. A nice guy!

[the27guy]

I don't know him but I'm pretty sure Idol does as he has a number of the cards from the video listed under his eBay account.

Reference: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=750305

You'll need to click on his eBay account link in that thread since I can't paste it here via phone (keeps pasting an invalid link).

Ha. I also recognized some of Idol's stuff.

[ninjacookies]

I've never seen this video before. I'll save the adjectives....

My question is simply... does anyone know who this guy is, and whether he's still around?

Only 4k views too. Just goes to show how many 'monsters' are flying under the radar locked away in safes that many will never know about.

I'm still awe struck. Easily the most impressive player collections I've seen on youtube, especially considering the magnitude of the player and how difficult those must have been to acquire.

:eek:

[the27guy]

Only 4k views too. Just goes to show how many 'monsters' are flying under the radar locked away in safes that many will never know about.

I'm still awe struck. Easily the most impressive player collections I've seen on youtube, especially considering the magnitude of the player and how difficult those must have been to acquire.

:eek:

Yeah, it's the definition of insane. Several million dollars.

[COMCMax]

Whoa.

I wonder how much that Exq RPA is 23/99

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZdMS8w7yz0

That's ridiculous. How have I never seen this video.

[Jasondr91]

I saw this years ago. I'm pretty sure it was posted on hobby kings back then. Its refreshing how these monsters weren't all slabbed and graded. As for now, who knows?

[bmp8878]

Simply amazing. Thank you for posting the video. What a jersey number collection.

[jjohnson814]

I watched this a couple months ago and meant to post but forgot. It's almost not believable that he has all the top cards in 23. I don't even get how he had the chance to get them all let alone pay for them. Crazy. His ROI must be bananas

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[exoticprince]

Amazing vid of the jersey # collection. He did sell the exquisite rpa 23/99 a few years ago. It was a strong price I remember at the time he sold it.

[COMCMax]

I watched this a couple months ago and meant to post but forgot. It's almost not believable that he has all the top cards in 23. I don't even get how he had the chance to get them all let alone pay for them. Crazy. His ROI must be bananas

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I know why I don't ever see any LeBron jersey #'d rookies now after watching that video lol.

Here's one he doesn't have.

1/1 LEBRON JAMES 2003-04 UPPER DECK SPx SPECTRUM AUTO RC GOLD JERSEY # 23/25 (https://bit.ly/2yOrYt2)

[KhalDrogo]

I hope this guy has since moved his cards to a safety deposit box.

He clearly felt Lebron was going to be an all-time great before the 2003 season started, and made the decision to go after every jersey #'d card that popped up on eBay. I'm sure he's sold some along the way, but I hope he still has the bulk left.

[gslayton]

I love how the chrome black, xfractor, and gold refractors are all in separate piles. What a collection, unreal

[byronscott4ever]

I’m just glad that guys like that don’t collect stuff I do

[Idol]

Going to be doing an updated video sometime next year. Stay tuned...up to 79 Lebron rookie jersey number cards. Regret selling the Lebron 23/99 Exquisite but it's in a good home. Will post a link to the updated video when it is done.

[the27guy]

Going to be doing an updated video sometime next year. Stay tuned...up to 79 jersey number Lebron rookie jersey number cards. Regret selling the Lebron 23/99 Exquisite but it's in a good home. Will post a link to the updated video when it is done.

You're a bad bad man.

[thenwhatjk]

Did y’all see this?

[bmf]

Regret selling the Lebron 23/99 Exquisite but it's in a good home.

lol i bet you do :doh:

[natsturner]

Great guy who owns those cards. I bough the Bowman Signature 1/1 and the Hoops Hot Prospects White Hot 1/1 BGS 9.5 from him back in like 2008 or so. Really nice for him to have done that for me.

[JMys55]

Did y’all see this?Wth? Where is auto?

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[JMys55]

Going to be doing an updated video sometime next year. Stay tuned...up to 79 Lebron rookie jersey number cards. Regret selling the Lebron 23/99 Exquisite but it's in a good home. Will post a link to the updated video when it is done.Got a photo of the 23/99? Curious to see what that looked like

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[yaoming]

Did y’all see this?



Any link ?

Wow, that s probably the worst “sin” you can make in basketball cards world
What did someone do to make the auto completely disappear like that


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[Jasondr91]

Wth? Where is auto?

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This might be the biggest sin in the history of sports cards.....like maybe only thing of greater sin would be having had something like a kid use a T206 Wagner like a lottery scratch off......

hat particular Lebron has been featured many times in printed publication.....the patch is unique. Can anybody make out the /99? Is THAT the 23/99???

[Jasondr91]

Any link ?

Wow, that s probably the worst “sin” you can make in basketball cards world
What did someone do to make the auto completely disappear like that


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It's either been under direct showcase light for YEARS.....or sat out and received sunlight.

[gameissued]

OR.. maybe there's a blank piece of paper sitting on top of the auto protecting it from fading? That was my initial thought at least. Would like to see a better pic.

It's either been under direct showcase light for YEARS.....or sat out and received sunlight.

[Jasondr91]

OR.. maybe there's a blank piece of paper sitting on top of the auto protecting it from fading? That was my initial thought at least. Would like to see a better pic.


That could be an idea, good call. I have a buddy who's had some nice Exquisite cards over the years.....he's stored them wrong and many all have faded autos.....painful.

[COMCMax]

That could be an idea, good call. I have a buddy who's had some nice Exquisite cards over the years.....he's stored them wrong and many all have faded autos.....painful.

I'm 99% that's what it is.

[JMys55]

This might be the biggest sin in the history of sports cards.....like maybe only thing of greater sin would be having had something like a kid use a T206 Wagner like a lottery scratch off......

hat particular Lebron has been featured many times in printed publication.....the patch is unique. Can anybody make out the /99? Is THAT the 23/99???21 of 99. Either it was a tear or chemical auto cleaning gone wrong. Likely the latter. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171111/2955f9bbbbbe21a60806f5c00efe28ef.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171111/31a2fd80daa654a73f4b262e3387ff85.jpg

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[KhalDrogo]

Wow. What a disaster. Don’t understand why every single one of those isn’t slabbed.

[Jasondr91]

I'm 99% that's what it is.


MMMMMK

[the27guy]

21 of 99. Either it was a tear or chemical auto cleaning gone wrong. Likely the latter. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171111/2955f9bbbbbe21a60806f5c00efe28ef.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171111/31a2fd80daa654a73f4b262e3387ff85.jpg

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This is the single saddest/sickening aftermath of a cardboard fatality that I have ever seen.

[COMCMax]

MMMMMK

Boy I was wrong lol

That's awful :doh:

[afrobandit]

This is the single saddest/sickening aftermath of a cardboard fatality that I have ever seen.



Could Mouschini repair this...?

[Jasondr91]

Boy I was wrong lol

That's awful :doh:

It's almost like somebody took HI RES pics to stab us BOTH!:eek:

[Jasondr91]

It's almost worth it to contact UD and see if they'd accept the card. Build a new one, use the same jersey piece, same serial number and get LBJ to sign it.

Is it unethical? Think about this.....card companies (like Fleer) made extras, and used that same serial number in replacing an error. Same for Panini....

Honestly......I think I'd be ok with UD trying to fix this....the problem is.....the motives to someone most likely wiping a faded auto.....were they going to have LBJ ink it over, or something more sinister?

Nevermind.....this post could easily open Pandora's box.....

But then again, it could get folks talking about the hobby and not being another (insert hot rookie to flip or ship) thread?

[KhalDrogo]

Owner’s fault. Auto was clearly cleaned as evidenced by the smear to the right. What an idiot. No sympathy.

[Jasondr91]

Owner’s fault. Auto was clearly cleaned as evidenced by the smear to the right. What an idiot. No sympathy.

I don't follow your comment? What's smeared.....the surface tear?

[KhalDrogo]

I don't follow your comment? What's smeared.....the surface tear?
Look at the blue to the right of the tear.

[6celtics33]

Look at the blue to the right of the tear.

That’s true

Compared to the left it does look like blue smeared ink on the right

[Jasondr91]

Look at the blue to the right of the tear.

I looked at the larger photo, and I see what you mean. Lord what a gigantic TOOL move to wipe the auto.

I'd be curious.....get that card slabbed BGS Authentic/Altered.....VALUE?

I'd say $4K-$5K to a big pocket LBJ collector who wants it.

[the27guy]

Nevermind.

[palmetto7]

Yep, Id believe it, I had 8 1993 Jeter sp psa 9s “vanish” as my marriage hit the rocks. Court made her give em back as they were assets long before I met the mistake. Lol