Hello guys, I'm interested in the Kopitar in the link below, however the low feedback of the seller will always lead one to question. I am always weary of patch auto cards especially with significant cases of Kenny and the like. I try my hardest to do my own research through saving images of scans of all copies of the card in the print run so I can compare it on my own and avoid asking for help, but sometimes a person just needs the educated opinion of others. The knowledge people have in the hobby is astounding.
I have no idea how people fake patches, but there is a small indentation on the middle of the left border of the patch window. I am probably looking way to hard into it, but I like to be detailed.
You are all more than welcome to view the temporary Kopitar Image archive I have created, to see all images of copies in the print run that are available online, in the link below.
http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/W...Super Hero PC Comics-Cards-Toys?sort=9&page=1
Here is the card in question #16/25
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131479444036?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Here are two sales history and scans of #18/25. I can't find number 17 of 25 anywhere, so this one is the next closest. The patch on this one does resemble the patch on the one in question above, which is a good sign (of course under the assumption that number 18 of 25 is legit)
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/2006-07-ultimate-rookies-anze-kopitar-130887484
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/anze-kopitar-2006-07-ultimate-rc-148978140
Here is a copy of #14/25. I have included this one just to create a close range to the card in question. However, there is no resemblance to the card in question above.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/anze-kopitar-06-07-ultimate-collection-auto-patch-14
This would most likely be my last significant purchase (if I am lucky enough) of the year, and I want to be as sure as possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Tim