LeBron James 2003 Rookie Exclusives Autographs SP

[goodole13]

I own this one, and I'm trying to figure out the print run. Does anyone know if Upper Deck released the SP print runs from this set? I've googled, but nothing has come up. I'm guessing Upper Deck didn't release the print runs, but I figured I'd check with you guys.

[Jasondr91]

I’d go /100 or less. Knowing UD, and this was pushed as a retail product, if it were /23 it wouldnt surprise me. I had the Kobe

[patriots]

I remember this set in retail, I believe the odds were 1:1,500 for Autographs, so they were hard to come by in retail, but 1 per box in Hobby.

[pejc300]

Did you pack pull it? I feel like this one is faked a lot.

[goodole13]

I’d go /100 or less. Knowing UD, and this was pushed as a retail product, if it were /23 it wouldnt surprise me. I had the Kobe
Thanks for your thoughts.

I remember this set in retail, I believe the odds were 1:1,500 for Autographs, so they were hard to come by in retail, but 1 per box in Hobby.
Thanks for the insight.

Did you pack pull it? I feel like this one is faked a lot.
I think you’re thinking of the Reprints floating around on eBay. From what I’ve seem, those have the same autos on all of them. I’m open to opinions and thoughts, though.

[COMCMax]

I pulled one. I remember autograph being a bit different throughout the print run. PWCC recently sold a graded one like that. Way more than 23 and If I had to guess closer to 500 than 100.

2003 Upper Deck Rookie Exclusives LeBron James SP RC AUTO #A1 BGS 9.5 GEM (PWCC) (https://bit.ly/2M83bHe)

*anyone got a example of a fake?

[goodole13]

I pulled one. I remember autograph being a bit different throughout the print run. PWCC recently sold a graded one like that. Way more than 23 and If I had to guess closer to 500 than 100.

2003 Upper Deck Rookie Exclusives LeBron James SP RC AUTO #A1 BGS 9.5 GEM (PWCC) (https://bit.ly/2M83bHe)

*anyone got a example of a fake?

Yeah, I have no idea. I found an old listing on WorthPoint stating that Upper Deck "confirmed" it was SP'd to 100. But I cannot find anywhere showing that.

[goodole13]

Here is an example of a reprint that is going around. I'm not sure when fakes started, if it started right away upon release or more recent...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lebron-James-2003-04-UD-Exclusives-Star-Auto-Autograph-Rookie-RC-Reprint-A1/153503397476?hash=item23bd83f664:g:tqAAAOSws0pb5LZF

[COMCMax]

Yeah, I have no idea. I found an old listing on WorthPoint stating that Upper Deck "confirmed" it was SP'd to 100. But I cannot find anywhere showing that.

Yea, I remember this being one of his cheaper autographs in a 2003-04. The pop reports could give you an idea. Factor in resubs obviously.

[goodole13]

Yea, I remember this being one of his cheaper autographs in a 2003-04. The pop reports could give you an idea. Factor in resubs obviously.

Yeah, I've looked into that. I know it's definitely not 23, but I could see it being 100 or 500, as you mentioned.

[brendanb438]

So I am guessing you didn't pack pull this one since that question was dodged?

[goodole13]

So I am guessing you didn't pack pull this one since that question was dodged?

It was not pack pulled. Sorry I didn't make that clear for you... O, and thanks for your input.

[Roydngr]

One of my many purchasing whoopsies was putting a snipe on this card many years ago (maybe just after his first Miami ring) and ended up winning it for $300ish. I didn’t read the description. There is noticeable water/liquid damage to the bottom left corner, the rest of the card looks pretty sharp otherwise. Posting this up for posterity’s sake because I have to intention of sending it to a card “conservationist”.

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Is there a SP’d gold version (/50, /23?) or am I mistaken?



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[goodole13]

One of my many purchasing whoopsies was putting a snipe on this card many years ago (maybe just after his first Miami ring) and ended up winning it for $300ish. I didn’t read the description. There is noticeable water/liquid damage to the bottom left corner, the rest of the card looks pretty sharp otherwise. Posting this up for posterity’s sake because I have to intention of sending it to a card “conservationist”.


Is there a SP’d gold version (/50, /23?) or am I mistaken?
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According to the Beckett database, there are no other auto versions.

[goodole13]

Did you pack pull it? I feel like this one is faked a lot.

I pulled one. I remember autograph being a bit different throughout the print run. PWCC recently sold a graded one like that. Way more than 23 and If I had to guess closer to 500 than 100.

2003 Upper Deck Rookie Exclusives LeBron James SP RC AUTO #A1 BGS 9.5 GEM (PWCC) (https://bit.ly/2M83bHe)

*anyone got a example of a fake?

Here's another reprint. I reached out to the guy to let him know.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233239234568?ul_noapp=true

[h00perstar34]

Found this archived. Figured it was worth bringing up again with the huge increases in prices around the board.

It seems there are good amount more of the lebrons floating around then the MJ and Kobe’s. Anyone know if the MJ print run is /23? Only 5 on the PSA pop report so I’m assuming it’s pretty low.

[mangia1976]

Been searching for the UD R. Exclusives variations and trying to determine the difference between the "black & white" variation and the regular variation. They both look b&w and identical to me.. Backs are identical as well. Maybe I'm colorblind?

(Left is B&W, Right is regular Var. )

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[mjohnatgt]

Or... PSA just got the attribution wrong.

[mangia1976]

Or... PSA just got the attribution wrong.Yeah I was wondering if maybe this was a mislabeling issue. Which seems difficult to do given all the QA checks on the label before it goes at the door. But it is PSA so anythings possible I guess haha

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[Frog]

Those 2 cards are definitely different colors. The right has color, but it's really hard to see. If you didn't have them next to each other, it would be very tough

[sammyjankis]

I thought the black & white was the variation. Are there actually 2 variants (regular & b&w)?

[mangia1976]

I thought the black & white was the variation. Are there actually 2 variants (regular & b&w)?Apparently! That's what I'm trying to figure out. Most likely mislabeling but they both have pop reports with varying pop #s throughout the grades. Strange!

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