Kobe Auto - Flawless, Immaculate, Eminence, Pre Panini

nocontest · 10-18-2020, 07:04 PM

So I thought I'd pull the trigger on a Kobe auto to add to the PC during the off season this year. There are just so many Kobe autos out there, and considering the prices the decision is quite difficult. I'm torn between Flawless, Immaculate, Contenders, and Eminence for the most part. Also NT. The pre panini stuff, although more scarce, doesn't have the same aesthetic appeal to me. One of the big selling points of the listed Panini sets is that they are all on card autos. The gold ink Eminence autos are also very unique and remind me a bit of the MJ masters collection. In terms of long term value where do we think the best place to put my dollars would be? Flawless is probably the cleanest product, but also seems to have the most autos. Eminence the rarest, but lacks that mainstream product demand / recognition. Any new perspectives would be appreciated

derder · 10-18-2020, 07:47 PM

Get the best upper deck auto you can afford or one of the flawless team USA autos

rudyjustinfarrell · 10-18-2020, 07:51 PM

I am not a fan of metallic ink auto cards. Is there a track record that they will stand the test of time?

Anything on-card would get my vote. But if they are too expensive get a sticker. NBD in my opinion.

coltsnsox07 · 10-18-2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by derder

Get the best upper deck auto you can afford or one of the flawless team USA autos

Heck yeah, UD first...

Ra3 · 10-18-2020, 07:55 PM

I know there are a lot of people on here who love UD and loathe panini, but I’m not one of them. I think both flawless and immaculate, more so than contenders/eminence (whose brands I would argue don’t have as much long term appeal as other top end issuances, and I agree with the dislike of metallic ink autos stated above) both have good choices that are at least equal to the older UD ones.

However, an option you didn’t mention, which I think are some of the nicest Kobe autos I’ve ever seen, are the National Treasures notable nicknames. If you can find them, and I haven’t seen one in awhile, I think the 2012 version is more attractive than the 2009 version; either way they’re pretty damn sweet.

WYTMKE · 10-18-2020, 07:58 PM

I have always been a fan of the way he signed UD never been a big fan of Panini autos

Dame · 10-18-2020, 07:58 PM

03 Sp Authentic Signature can be had for less than $2000, I consider it a bargain.

• Great design
• Kobe’s first name only signature; personal preference but I like that better
• 03 is a great year (Lebron’s rookie season)
• On Card autograph

Jdan67 · 10-18-2020, 08:00 PM

There’s nothing like a Kobe Exquisite auto. I’ve owned flawless NT, Immac. Grab a exquisite if you can

10-18-2020, 07:04 PM	#1
nocontest Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 113	Kobe Auto - Flawless, Immaculate, Eminence, Pre Panini So I thought I'd pull the trigger on a Kobe auto to add to the PC during the off season this year. There are just so many Kobe autos out there, and considering the prices the decision is quite difficult. I'm torn between Flawless, Immaculate, Contenders, and Eminence for the most part. Also NT. The pre panini stuff, although more scarce, doesn't have the same aesthetic appeal to me. One of the big selling points of the listed Panini sets is that they are all on card autos. The gold ink Eminence autos are also very unique and remind me a bit of the MJ masters collection. In terms of long term value where do we think the best place to put my dollars would be? Flawless is probably the cleanest product, but also seems to have the most autos. Eminence the rarest, but lacks that mainstream product demand / recognition. Any new perspectives would be appreciated Last edited by nocontest; 10-18-2020 at 08:02 PM.

10-18-2020, 07:47 PM	#2
derder Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 900	Get the best upper deck auto you can afford or one of the flawless team USA autos __________________ theres a thin line between yer wit and yer whining... Ronnie Brewer and other things PC http://www.tc-collector.com/Depitydog_145/Collection.html

10-18-2020, 07:51 PM	#3
rudyjustinfarrell Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,709 rudyjustinfarrell	I am not a fan of metallic ink auto cards. Is there a track record that they will stand the test of time? Anything on-card would get my vote. But if they are too expensive get a sticker. NBD in my opinion. __________________ Always willing to talk shop or B/S/T.

10-18-2020, 07:55 PM	#5
Ra3 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 811	I know there are a lot of people on here who love UD and loathe panini, but I’m not one of them. I think both flawless and immaculate, more so than contenders/eminence (whose brands I would argue don’t have as much long term appeal as other top end issuances, and I agree with the dislike of metallic ink autos stated above) both have good choices that are at least equal to the older UD ones. However, an option you didn’t mention, which I think are some of the nicest Kobe autos I’ve ever seen, are the National Treasures notable nicknames. If you can find them, and I haven’t seen one in awhile, I think the 2012 version is more attractive than the 2009 version; either way they’re pretty damn sweet. Last edited by Ra3; 04-03-2021 at 12:44 PM.

10-18-2020, 07:58 PM	#6
WYTMKE Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: COLORADO Posts: 2,724 WYTMKE23	I have always been a fan of the way he signed UD never been a big fan of Panini autos __________________ Alot faster to contact me with PM's. https://www.flickr.com/photos/95808587@N05/albums

10-18-2020, 07:58 PM	#7
Dame Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 3,482	03 Sp Authentic Signature can be had for less than $2000, I consider it a bargain. • Great design • Kobe’s first name only signature; personal preference but I like that better • 03 is a great year (Lebron’s rookie season) • On Card autograph

10-18-2020, 08:00 PM	#8
Jdan67 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Posts: 344 JDAN67	There’s nothing like a Kobe Exquisite auto. I’ve owned flawless NT, Immac. Grab a exquisite if you can