Kobe Rookie PMG or Ruby?

[GTguy]

Hey guys, I have an opportunity to pick up one of these two Kobe rookies from a local collector for about the same price. Which would you choose given similar condition? My first inclination is the Ruby, but I’m curious if your thoughts.

*And yes, I know the correct answer is both, but that may not be feasible

[mc1]

The precious metals is from series 2. So is it technically a rookie? Remember theres a koobie card in metal series 1.

The ruby from series 1? Or #203?

[49ersSF]

You better make sure it is legit. We've seen fakes in PSA holders lately.

[Kobefan]

Originally Posted by 49ersSF

You better make sure it is legit. We've seen fakes in PSA holders lately.

Elaborate on that. Which past Kobe rc ruby or pmg have you seen that was fake?

[Dame]

damn you're lucky, its hard to find any collector willing to sell a kobe pmg.

[regularp]

Ruby all day if it's Series One.

If it's the Series Two Ruby...the Precious Metal would probably be the better buy though you can't go wrong either way.

[GTguy]

Originally Posted by regularp

Ruby all day if it's Series One.

If it's the Series Two Ruby...the Precious Metal would probably be the better buy though you can't go wrong either way.

My apologies, yes it’s the series 1 base Kobe Ruby.

[mondogenerator]

i think id go the Ruby

[3124508 on COMC]

It’s Precious Metals, not Precious Metal Gems...Kobe has no PMG rookie.

ETA: And my answer to your question is the ruby.

[blinkme323]

Really can’t go wrong either way, but I’d go Ruby as well. Harder to find given how they were packed out and a more iconic image.


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[Dame]

Originally Posted by blinkme323

Really can’t go wrong either way, but I’d go Ruby as well. Harder to find given how they were packed out and a more iconic image.


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Less than 200 prints for those right? thanks

[Kobefan]

Originally Posted by Dame

damn you're lucky, its hard to find any collector willing to sell a kobe pmg.

Probably not the one you’re thinking about. The one you’re probably think of is from 97-98, not from his rookie year.

[Dame]

Originally Posted by Kobefan

Probably not the one you’re thinking about. The one you’re probably think of is from 97-98, not from his rookie year.

yeah, you're right, i was thinking about that.

[GeechQuest]

I’d take the Precious Metal. I just like that card more than the Ruby.

[jnmcards]

Ruby no question. Don't get me wrong, both are great, but the Precious Metals from that year weren't nearly as rare FWIR.

[Brent72]

Originally Posted by GTguy

Hey guys, I have an opportunity to pick up one of these two Kobe rookies from a local collector for about the same price. Which would you choose given similar condition? My first inclination is the Ruby, but I’m curious if your thoughts.

*And yes, I know the correct answer is both, but that may not be feasible

Are you talking about the Skybox Premium Ruby? If so, I'd go for that one personally. I have a BGS 9 and it's a fantastic card.

[duron]

Originally Posted by jnmcards

Ruby no question. Don't get me wrong, both are great, but the Precious Metals from that year weren't nearly as rare FWIR.

They were both 1 per box. Nearly the same amount of cards in each base set too.

I like the Precious Metals better but if they’re really close condition-wise like you say, I’d personally go with the Ruby. This is only because they were laid bare in boxes, not actually inside packs.