Burglars usually want to get in and out in a few minutes and will be after cash, jewelry, electronics. The authorities probably can tell whether the crooks targeted this collection or just stumbled upon it. If the collection was targeted, anyone who knew of it could be involved, friends, relatives, neighbors, dealers, collectors, repair men, meter readers, etc. Most crooks are not very smart. The cards may start showing up on ebay, craigslist, at shows, or antique shops. Thinking of where there are a number of small dealers in relative proximity, I would alert the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce as well.
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