Stolen card please keep an eye out - And do I have any recourse?

[Peter_Spaeth]

For not much more than what the envelope and postage cost him, the seller could have shipped in a small flat rate box.

[Luke]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

For not much more than what the envelope and postage cost him, the seller could have shipped in a small flat rate box.

Sure, but it was slashed open with a box cutter. That would work on a box as well. I don't have any problem with the card being sent in an envelope, just with the person who stole it.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

Sure, but it was slashed open with a box cutter. That would work on a box as well. I don't have any problem with the card being sent in an envelope, just with the person who stole it.

Seems less likely to me, although you could be right.

[egbeachley]

I'm not a lawyer, but that's not going to stop me.

If you ask for a refund from the seller, which you are entitled to since it was not delivered to you in good condition, then the seller is the owner of the card if (when?) found. If you take the loss then you get the card when found.

[z28jd]

There are a few people looking for T206 cards with sheet numbers, myself included, so if that comes up for sale, you'll know it.

[Luke]

I hadn't even considered the possibility that it could be anything other than theft. That would be amazing if it could be found.

Am I really entitled to a refund from the seller?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

I hadn't even considered the possibility that it could be anything other than theft. That would be amazing if it could be found.

Am I really entitled to a refund from the seller?

I haven't looked it up, but from memory, in a transaction where you don't specify, risk of loss passes to the buyer when the seller delivers the goods to a common carrier. But don't take that as gospel.

[Joem36]

I will keep a look out for it Luke.

Joe

[egbeachley]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I haven't looked it up, but from memory, in a transaction where you don't specify, risk of loss passes to the buyer when the seller delivers the goods to a common carrier. But don't take that as gospel.

I'm near positive that eBay policy is that the seller is responsible for getting the item to the buyer. If not, what would stop any seller from "mailing" a defective package with the item falling out and keeping the item.

[itjclarke]

That is a really really bad and really suspicious. Sorry to see that Luke.

I still generally like the USPS and always choose them over other couriers, but they have really tested my trust recently. Earlier in the year I really had it out with a PO employee over what he was trying to charge me to ship/insure some cards. Coincidentally, I also had a rash of broken SGC cases (maybe 3-4, posted pics here), and two lost packages (later found). Shortly after, I phoned in a few complaints, one against the employee himself. I also told my trusted courier Peter that I suspected this guy may be doing this intentionally. Peter said he didn't think there's anyway the office employee would do this, but oddly I have had no broken or missing mail since.

Good luck, I hope you at least get reimbursed.

[Northviewcats]

Sorry that this happened to you. I believe that you may be able to get up to $50 back because all first class packages come with insurance. I don't know how this works, but your postmaster should be able to help you with the process. Action may have to originate with the seller.

Best of luck.

Joe

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Northviewcats

Sorry that this happened to you. I believe that you may be able to get up to $50 back because all first class packages come with insurance. I don't know how this works, but your postmaster should be able to help you with the process. Action may have to originate with the seller.

Best of luck.

Joe

Joe, I may be wrong, but it is my understanding that Priority Mail comes with $50 of free USPS insurance ($100 of free USPS insurance when through eBay), but not so First Class Mail.
Val