1999 UPPER DECK GOLD RESERVE KOBE BRYANT #238 – SGC 8 NM-MT | PREMIER LATE-90S LAKERS ISSUE IN GOLD FOIL

A High-Grade, Gold-Accented Tribute To Kobe Bryant From The Refined 1999 Upper Deck Gold Reserve Series – Graded Sgc 8 And Ready For Proud Inclusion In Your Premium Card Collection. Nba Basketball Trading Card

Overview:
On Offer Is The 1999 Upper Deck Gold Reserve Kobe Bryant #238, Graded Sgc 8 (Near Mint-Mint). This Release Stands As One Of The More Visually Refined Cards Of The Late 1990S, Combining Upper Deck’S Trademark Sharp Photography With An Elegant Gold Foil Parallel Finish That Distinguished The Gold Reserve Line From Standard Issues. Capturing Kobe In Full Flight As He Transitioned Into The League'S Elite Tier, This Card Remains A Worthy Addition To Any Collection Focused On His Early Years.

Key Features:
Card #238 Presents Kobe Bryant In Action For The Los Angeles Lakers, Mid-Play, Exuding Both Athleticism And Intensity. The Card’S Design Features Premium Metallic Gold Trim, Embossed Nameplate And The Distinct Gold Reserve Insignia, Signalling Its Elevated Status Within The 1999 Upper Deck Portfolio. At The Time Of Release, Kobe Was Already An All-Star And On The Cusp Of Championship Greatness—Making Cards From This Period Increasingly Desirable. The Sgc 8 Grade Certifies This Example As Well-Preserved, With Strong Surface Gloss, Vibrant Colour And Sharp Edges, Indicative Of Minimal Wear And Careful Handling.

Why This Card Is Collectable:
The Upper Deck Gold Reserve Series Offered Collectors A Premium Alternative To The Base Upper Deck Range, Produced In Relatively Limited Quantities And Geared Toward Presentation-Quality Finishes. Cards Featuring Kobe From The 1998–2000 Window Have Seen Increasing Appreciation, As This Era Marked The Beginning Of His Three Consecutive Nba Championships. Notably, This Card Features Kobe Just Before The Lakers’ Dynasty Truly Took Hold, Lending It Both Historical And Narrative Significance. With The Gold Reserve Line No Longer Produced, These Cards Remain Highly Collectable For Those Seeking Quality Over Quantity.

Collector Appeal:
This Card Appeals To Kobe Bryant Collectors, Fans Of Premium Late-90S Sets, And Those Building Graded Collections With An Emphasis On Quality Visual Presentation. The Sgc 8 Grade Ensures Strong Preservation While Maintaining Accessibility. It’S An Excellent Candidate For Display And Long-Term Holding In Any Curated Basketball Portfolio.

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