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Why&nbsp;investing in this Kobe Card? 
Introduction to Inscription Cards 
Inscription cards are highly sought-after autograph cards because they feature special messages or inscriptions from the player. These inscriptions make them rarer and more meaningful compared to standard autograph cards. 
 
The Rarest Kobe Inscription Card 
This card is the rarest Kobe Bryant single player inscription card ever made during his playing career. It’s the only one with the “USA” inscription and has the best serial number: 1/24, meaning it was the very first card produced. Only the first 24 cards have this inscription; later serials (from 25/149 to 149/149) are regular autographs and much less valuable. This rarity is well-documented on Panini’s blog, which even features a photo of Kobe holding one of these cards. 
 
Redemption Process and Card Significance 
This card was released as a redemption card, meaning it came with a white card and a code that had to be entered online to receive the actual card. The first 24 people to redeem their codes received the inscribed version, adding an element of urgency and thrill in the chase of this card. This particular card was the very first one redeemed. 
 
Understanding "Playing Days" Cards 
“Playing days” refers to cards released during a player's active career. For Kobe Bryant, this period spans from the 1996-97 season to the 2015-16 season. This card is from the 2011-12 season. 
 
What Makes Inscription Cards Special 
Inscription cards are designed for players to sign with a special message or nickname on a significant portion of print runs of the given cards. Namely, the cards are designed for inscription, not just a one-off occurrence of inscription being added to a specific serial of a regular card. Kobe Bryant has five such solo inscription cards from his playing days: 
2007 Exquisite Inscription /25 with "Black Mamba" 
2009 National Treasures Notable Nickname /99 "Black Mamba" 
2009 National Treasures Notable Nickname /35 "MVP" (coming from replacements of certain redemptions) 
2011 Gold Standard Superscribe /24 "USA" (the current card being discussed and the rarest) 
2012 National Treasures Notable Nickname /49 (featuring "Black Mamba" or "Vino") 
 
Cultural Impact of the "USA" Inscription 
The “USA” inscription on this card is especially significant because it reflects Kobe Bryant’s crucial role in the 2008 “Redeem Team,” which restored Team USA’s dominance in basketball. Kobe was instrumental in leading the team to victory and inspiring future players, including LeBron James. His contributions helped make representing the U.S. in international basketball a source of pride and achievement for NBA players. 
 
The card's release before the 2012 Olympics adds further cultural weight. It commemorates Kobe's lasting impact on Team USA’s success and the pride of Olympic representation. This connection is highlighted in the popular documentary "Redeem Team," which showcases Kobe’s role and influence. The card not only celebrates his achievements but also aligns with the Olympic theme, underscoring the prestige and significance of his contributions to the sport. 
 
Panini’s Historical Significance 
Panini, established in 1961, entered the U.S. card market through Panini America in 2009. They acquired the Donruss brand, which includes the National Treasures series, and signed exclusive deals with players like Kobe Bryant. The Gold Standard brand, introduced by Panini, was known for its creativity and innovation in card design. 
 
Card Condition and Value 
This card is in mint condition with two gem mint subgrades and a perfect 10 rating for the autograph and inscription. Many other copies have faded due to poor handling, making this card even more valuable. 
 
Summary of Key Features 
Extreme Rarity: It’s the rarest Kobe Bryant playing days solo inscription card ever made. Only 24 cards have the “USA” inscription, making this card 1/24 and the first produced. 
 
Historical Significance: An important early Panini card that introduced a unique redemption process. The first 24 redeemed cards are especially valuable. 
 
Unique Inscription: The only Kobe card with the “USA” inscription released before the 2012 Olympics, commemorating his pivotal role in the 2008 “Redeem Team.” 
 
Innovative Brand: From the Gold Standard brand by Panini, known for its creative card designs. Excellent Condition: Features a pristine blue autograph and inscription, rated 10, while many other copies have faded. 
 
Olympics Theme: Rare due to the infrequency of Olympics-themed releases and limited player representation, making such cards highly sought after.

The price of 43,700 € includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 3,700 €. 40,000 € can be allocated to the asset. 
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According to CardLadder, Kobe sports cards have experienced an annual value increase of 32.8% over the past 8 years. And our card is the first of a total of 24 that is personally signed and features an inscription "USA."

Return

The market cap for sports cards calculated very conservatively from a published estimate in 2019 and a multiplier of certain index relative growth could be $200B+ now and potentially reach at trillion level in the coming years as card manufacturers, various big platforms and numerous infrastructures actively try to grow the hobby of sports cards.

Stability

This card is special because it’s the only one where Kobe Bryant has signed with “USA” and it was released before the 2012 Olympics.

Kobe Bryant 2011 Gold Standard Superscribe Auto 1/24 USA Inscription

Sports cards are portable art pieces in the size of the palm of the hand with visual appeal in designs, textures and shines, innovation in concepts and rarity traits, and intrinsic desirability, and easy to preserve and transfer across space and time.

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K3Y Asset is a hobby platform to tell stories in the hobby of card collecting in proper contexts and often in parallel to sports history and moments, while unlocking desirable attributes from key sports cards to elevate them into long term desirable assets.

K3Y Asset is a hobby platform to tell stories in the hobby of card collecting in proper contexts and often in parallel to sports history and moments, while unlocking desirable attributes from key sports cards to elevate them into long term desirable assets. 
 
K3Y Asset was founded by a well-known and respected curator and collector spinotron who has opened packs in late 90s and started collecting from secondary market since 2009. He has completed the hardest highest end modern set 1997 E-X2001 NBA essential credentials now and future sets. He is one of only two featured collectors in the blog of Panini America over the past 15 years of latter’s exclusive NBA licensed card manufacturing. He has identified and collected many top key card categories well ahead of the time and well-versed and researched in the ever-evolving hobby landscape, and a taste-maker and curator of sports cards via his social media platform. As a sample investment, he acquired Kobe 1997 PMG Green at $16k in 2011 and the last sales were at $1.75M and $2M. 
 
Sports cards constitute an asset class with one of highest multipliers over the last 5-15 year span among alternative investment vehicles. The market cap for sports cards calculated very conservatively could be $200B+ now and potentially reach at the trillion level in the coming years. 
 
The hobby of chasing and collecting sports cards, initially from the giveaway then from opening and pulling from tobacco and gum packs and ultimately from hobby packs per se, has a long history since 1865. It is ingrained in the culture, shapes collecting genes of hobbyists, and invokes strong nostalgia upon rediscovery later. 
 
Sports cards have strong fundamentals in bringing high valued licenses, age-tested brands, universal passion for sports, and talents together in innovative releases. Parallels of the sports worlds and the hobby, with interwoven story lines and narratives, will unlock many possibilities. 
 
Sports cards have robust value propositions backed by passionate collectors of various styles. The top key cards of players of legendary status or highest popularity are consistent with high upside over the evolving market, forming a viable, active, serious and exciting category to store wealth, extract value, speculate upside and anticipate growth.

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