2003 LeBron James #78 Exquisite Collection 44/99

11/21/2023 Patch authenticity disputed. An earlier image reportedly shows 44/99 with a plain white patch, while the current BGS 9 card contains a multicolor patch. Upper Deck issued a 2019 letter concluding that the card was authentic and describing it as a factory replacement for a damaged original. Federal court records later noted that the letter authenticated the card but did not expressly authenticate the embedded patch. Goldin Auctions withdrew the card from a June 2021 auction after bidding reached $690,000 because of authenticity concerns. The owners subsequently sued Goldin. The litigation remains centered on Goldin’s decision to withdraw the card and conflicting interpretations of Upper Deck’s records; no court ruling located has determined that the patch was either authentic or altered. View Source →

10-13-2019 BGS 9 0007770608
Possible patch swap image link: "Someone sent this pic to me this evening. Interesting."
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1/19/2023 LeBron James Exquisite Rookie Card Lawsuit Scandal JAN 19th, 2023:
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