Stolen Babe Ruth Autograph

[JT]

The Ruth autograph is on heavy stock paper, and was sent in a rigid top-loader. It was sent to JSA in a package with two other items. Upon receipt, they acknowledged all three items on the invoice.

Upon being examined and delivered back to me, two of the items and three letters were included. The Babe Ruth autograph was not included. I literally tore the box and any other conceivable hiding place apart trying to find it, but it was not sent back. From past experience and what I do when shipping, is place the top-loader in a Mylar sleeve with the letter. As I stated, this was not done by JSA.

I informed JSA about the situation. I asked them to look around their office for the autograph, and asked what type/color of tape was used to seal the box. The box was not opened, but it was sealed with a different colored tape then I use. I also asked them about the insurance I paid for.

They basically just blew me off and said it was my problem.

I had paid to insure the package for 1999.00. JSA just kept that insurance fee money, and didn't insure the package at all. I seriously doubt this was the first or last time this has happened in their office.

I paid 928.00 for the autograph. I was only compensated 100.00, which is the default UPS insurance payment on all packages unless more insurance is purchased, which I had paid JSA for, but they did not use that money for additional insurance.

As for suing JSA, I live far away in another state, and it would not be worth the time or attorney fees. I just don't do much business with them anymore, maybe once every few years if that, and am more careful and cautious.

Word of mouth goes a long way in this business/hobby, and I am sure what little money they got from me was not worth the result of their actions.

There is also a GAI sticker on the back: GV1999011