Brian Drent grades GEM MINT 10 for integrity

[egbeachley]

I guess the other alternative would be to give it to the proper authorities.

I'm sure that in this case, the rightful owner got his card back. But it could be a risky move by MileHigh as the theft victim may no longer be the legal owner. If he received insurance proceeds, the insurance company is the owner. If purchased from a Police Auction that filed proper notices, the Consignor is the rightful owner. Etc, etc.

[danmckee]

This is not from the REA theft and yes it was graded but reholdered after the theft and no insurance was involved. Dan.

[danmckee]

oh, and the proper authorities never considered the theft a crime so giving it to any law enforcement makes no sense.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by danmckee

oh, and the proper authorities never considered the theft a crime so giving it to any law enforcement makes no sense.

uh, ok....I believe ya' Dan but last time I checked most (all) thefts were crimes. Where are our board lawyers when ya need 'em?

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Leon

Where are our board lawyers when ya need 'em?

Probably sitting back and chuckling over all of the speculation and interpretations of the law based on assumptions and limited information.

[danmckee]

Actually one board member helped a bunch in the beginning. Adam Warshaw once again came to the aid of a collector but there wasn't much he could do. Law enforcement was contacted and said no crime was committed, Adam can vouch for this. So keep chuckling. Dan.

[Peter_Spaeth]

What were the circumstances of the theft?

[vintagewhitesox]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Probably sitting back and chuckling over all of the speculation and interpretations of the law based on assumptions and limited information.

That's what I was doing


Wait, so when is a theft not a crime?

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by vintagewhitesox

Wait, so when is a theft not a crime?

When the authorities decide not to prosecute.