1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors Kobe Bryant RC BGS 10 PRISTINE "Black Label"

[usmc03vet]

Hello fellow collectors,

I am currently taking pre-auction offers for my 1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors Kobe Bryant BGS 10 Pristine "Black Label" which means all sub-grades are 10!

There are only two graded at this level in the world, the only other one sold in January 2016 and was listed for $125,000 USD. I have the only other "Black Label" of this card: BGS Certification # 0008995280.

Please note, mine is not the same one sold in January!

Check out the attached photos!

Please see the listing for verification:

1996 Kobe Bryant Topps Chrome Refractor RC 138 BGS 10 x 4 Black Label 4 x 10S | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-KOBE-BRYANT-TOPPS-CHROME-REFRACTOR-RC-138-BGS-10-X-4-BLACK-LABEL-4-X-10s-/151920754292?hash=item235f2ebe74:g:Z7UAAOSw~otWdIN) x&nma=true&si=LZ/pGnobgQoJitdpMlrEhqIoj/g=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

There are only (12) BGS Pristine 10's graded, but only a POP of (2) Black Label 10's.

Please see the Beckett Population Report link for verification.

Beckett.com (http://www.beckett.com/grading/set_item_listing/227508/3117232/1000)

Mine is not listed, I am reaching out to serious collectors only for this sale!

Also, please take the time to check out my other eBay listings and follow me at:

veterans_investment_group on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/usr/veterans_investment_group)

The price is $125,000 OBO and PayPal is preferred!!!

Thanks for looking!

[themboyz]

check the forum rules you have to list a asking price.

[usmc03vet]

Thank you very much!!! I appreciate you looking out for me.

Regards,
Joe

[usmc03vet]

:)! BUMP :)!

[ngnichols]

I wondered if these would ever surface on here. Didn't take long.

I've seen these in-person. Pretty cool cards to say the least.

Good luck with the sale.

[usmc03vet]

Thank's ngnichols, I appreciate the comment on the card. It really is a stunning card and I am super fortunate to own one. With Kobe Bryant retiring this year I have had tons of interested buyers reach out to me, way more than I had expected considering the price that the one on eBay sold for last month.

Thank's for checking out my post!

Joe

[jifengjeff]

amazing…glws man

[usmc03vet]

Thanks for the support jeffcheungshenyang, I appreciate it greatly!!!

Joe

[Mikegioseffi]

Well that's one way to make a first thread on here.

[usmc03vet]

Mikegioseffi, very funny!!!

Okay, so I realize that I came in "Guns Blazing" with this 1st. post and that was quite dramatic indeed!!!

As a former Marine I tend to go all in...Go big or go home right! Let God sort em' out!

[Jpayne7787]

I don't mean any offense, but it seems like it's greening a bit, or is that just the scan? Espicially the arm and leg of Kobe.

[bradyjames]

Well that's one way to make a first thread on here.


Ain't that truth. It's like seeing a unicorn.

[usmc03vet]

jpayne7787...No offense taken, I know what you are looking at and that is just the camera capturing the refractor qualities on the card. There is no "greening" to speak of on this card, highly doubt it would have graded a BGS 10 Pristine let alone qualify for the Black Label being all 10's. They would have dinged it on surface for sure!!!

Thanks,
Joe

[usmc03vet]

bradyjames, it is absolutely like seeing a Unicorn...I do not think that there will be any more like it besides the 2 graded at this level!

Thanks for comparing my card to a Unicorn btw, that is a great compliment!

Joe

[usmc03vet]

Ladies and Gentlemen, please feel free to comment on this amazing card...all thoughts are welcome!!!

Thanks,
Joe

[BigZigBoom]

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[usmc03vet]

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Thank's buddy...that was awesome!!! It is a beast of a card for sure.

:flex: Joe :)!

[Stats]

Ridiculous card, I would love to see a picture showing the full color

[usmc03vet]

Ridiculous card, I would love to see a picture showing the full color

Thank's man...are you unable to see the attached photos?

As you can see I am new here so I have no idea what I am doing. Feel free to advise.

Thanks,
Joe

[rauchand]

Maybe add a few more pictures closer up. It does look to have a little Incredible Hulk going on

[Stats]

I can see the photos, I was just hoping to see a larger picture that captures how bright THE card is.

[usmc03vet]

I can see the photos, I was just hoping to see a larger picture that captures how bright THE card is.

Thank you for letting me know, I will work on getting some better pictures up. Unfortunately my scanner is not doing the trick so I have to use my cell phone which clearly is not much better. I appreciate the feedback...Keep it coming!

Joe

[usmc03vet]

Maybe add a few more pictures closer up. It does look to have a little Incredible Hulk going on

Thanks for the feedback...I was definitely not going for the Incredible Hulk look!!!

Joe

[houdini]

Please do not bump your thread or it will be deleted - unicorn or no, ok?


So, why was your thread deleted?

1. Bumping. If you bumped your thread before 24 hours had passed, your thread will be deleted once it is reported.

Thanks.

GLWS

[usmc03vet]

Please do not bump your thread or it will be deleted - unicorn or no, ok?



Thanks.

GLWS

Understood, thank you for the warning I appreciate it! :)!

I will keep better track of my bumps to ensure that I do not break any rules.

Replying to messages is not considered bumping correct?

Thanks,
Joe

[usmc03vet]

Take it to the top!

[b00kzies]

Geez, what are the chances that #0008995279 and #0008995280 got back-to-back black labels on a submission.

Either way, nice card. :)!

[usmc03vet]

Geez, what are the chances that #0008995279 and #0008995280 got back-to-back black labels on a submission.

Either way, nice card. :)!

Chances are slim to none, doubt it would ever happen again...the same owner had both cards, and sent them in together. The other one was sold via eBay for $73,000 and I picked up the other one in a trade deal. Pretty incredible find if you ask me!

Thanks!
Joe

[housecore]

If I can afford such a card there is no way in hell im getting this thing shipped....

[usmc03vet]

If I can afford such a card there is no way in hell im getting this thing shipped....

I know what you mean, this card is way too valuable to trust with USPS but FedEx overnight is relatively secure. Of course given the price, it would make more sense to do an exchange in person.

Joe

[bas]

nice card but that seems like a not so great price, how many mj exquisite auto patches could u get for that

[usmc03vet]

nice card but that seems like a not so great price, how many mj exquisite auto patches could u get for that

According to the blog rules I had to throw a price in there somewhere so just because it is listed at $125,000 does not mean I will ONLY sell it for that price...it is just a starting point. Offers are more than welcome from anyone interested, whats the worst that can happen? I decline?

Secondly, it is not the refractor that is rare...or even the Pristine 10 that makes it rare, it is the POP 2 for the Black Label that makes it rare and worth the premium. What is the POP on MJ exquisite auto patches out there?

Thanks for checking out my card and for your comments. :)!

[enoch47]

Is Kobe's face changing color?

[usmc03vet]

Is Kobe's face changing color?

enoch47, funny you should mention greening. A few days ago I had received a similar question from someone else.

This was my reply, "jpayne7787...No offense taken, I know what you are looking at and that is just the camera capturing the refractor qualities on the card. There is no "greening" to speak of on this card, highly doubt it would have graded a BGS 10 Pristine let alone qualify for the Black Label being all 10's. They would have dinged it on surface for sure!!!"

Hopefully that answers the question.

Thanks for checking out my listing! ;)
Joe

[enoch47]

No doubt...thanks for the reply

[usmc03vet]

No doubt...thanks for the reply

No worries, my pleasure! If you have a question, others probably do too so it is better to address any concerns.

Joe

[usmc03vet]

Friday, 07:30...To the top.

[usmc03vet]

Bump for 03/02/16.

[Hbkhbk]

I don't mean any offense, but it seems like it's greening a bit, or is that just the scan? Espicially the arm and leg of Kobe.

There is definitely greening issue on this copy. For some reason BGS does not ding greening for surface grade. You see a lot Gold label Kobe chrome with a green Kobe.

The copy on eBay has the real perfect 10 surface color. If you put the two copies side by side, the green issue is pretty self evident.

If you seen a copy of this card in person then you know that the arm and leg part of the card does not have a refractor surface. The reason OP gave for off color is BS.

[usmc03vet]

There is definitely greening issue on this copy. For some reason BGS does not ding greening for surface grade. You see a lot Gold label Kobe chrome with a green Kobe.

The copy on eBay has the real perfect 10 surface color. If you put the two copies side by side, the green issue is pretty self evident.

Good morning, I see that there has been a lot of discussion about "greening" on my Kobe Bryant card. First, I would like to say that it was never my intention to deceive anyone as to the condition of the card.

Therefore I will say this...upon comparing the two cards, the one that I have listed does indeed have some discoloration or "greening" as you put it. It is clearly a common issue with these Topps Chrome cards. I am somewhat disappointed to say the least that these cards graded by BGS were not more carefully considered for the Black Label based on what appears to be an issue among collectors.

Of the two in existence, mine is clearly the less appealing of the two for those who see "greening" as a flaw in the card, not just something that happens with these Topps Chrome cards.

In my opinion, that does not change the fact that it is still a Black Label Pristine 10 (1 of 2 at that), and the value still holds true based on low POP.

Thank you again for your input and please try to refrain from saying that anything shady is going on, it was simply an oversight on my part and I apologize to anyone who felt deceived.

Semper Fi!

[usmc03vet]

Check out the eBay auction for the sister of this card, #2 of 2...it will be amazing to see what PWCC ends at.

[usmc03vet]

Now that the auction ended yesterday at $58,100...I am now taking offers on my Kobe Bryant again, feel free to contact me. Thanks!!!