Purple & Yellow Lakers jersey number 8 signed by Kobe & supposedly he wore the jersey
I received it as a gift from a guy I did some work for. I realized I was a fan and gifted it to me.
Hi Derek,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A near vintage Kobe Bryant #8 autographed nylon basketball jersey
Before 2005
Purple and yellow Laker's jersey (unknown maker), with white 8 on a yellow ground, signed in marker on the lower part of the "8". Together with a certificate of authenticity by Edge Collections
framed
CONDITION: not examined out of frame
PROVENANCE: gift
$800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Thanks, Derek.
Kobe signed a LOT of jerseys; the ones that really get the big bucks are the ones that can be linked to a particular game (hopefully a championship or other notable game) and are documented. While the certificate of authenticity is great, it falls a little short of getting this into the "big leages" value wise.
As I said before it was a gift and the gifter & I was only around each other for a brief time. I was onoy told it was in his first 3 rings Era hence the number 8. This is the first appraisal I've had on the jersey & actually yesterday valentine's days 4 years ago in 2018 is when I received it.