ALERT....huge, huge BB card collection theft....UPDATED

T206Collector · #1 04-09-2010, 10:06 AM

If the house was actually protected by an alarm that was disabled by thieves, then it is virtually certain that the victim knew the thieves to some capacity and may very well be an inside job.

Chicago206 · #2 04-09-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by T206Collector

If the house was actually protected by an alarm that was disabled by thieves, then it is virtually certain that the victim knew the thieves to some capacity and may very well be an inside job.

I hope you understand the definition of "inside job" before you go speculating. That implies that the owner had the theft staged to profit from an insurance claim. Thats a mighty big accusation to be spewing online! While I dont doubt that the thief somehow knew the owner, its simply not fair to suggest the owner was in on it!

collectbaseball · #3 04-09-2010, 10:26 AM

I don't think there was any implication that the theft was staged....

At any rate, I hope we find the cards soon and I'll keep my eyes open!

ChiefBenderForever · #4 04-09-2010, 10:36 AM

It had to be someone that knew the cards were there especially if nothing else was stolen. They will definitely be trying to sell,the question is where and when. A 40 year collection is a lifetimes work I hope the thieves get caught and card's returned. They also must have known he was gone for a few days and made the heist.

jbbama · #5 04-09-2010, 10:46 AM

Most common thieves would have no idea about baseball cards........the magnitude of what was taken is also alarming to me. It is an awful situation, i hope their is a better resolution.

tedzan · #6 04-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by T206Collector......
" If the house was actually protected by an alarm that was disabled by thieves, then it is virtually certain that the victim knew the
thieves to some capacity and may very well be an inside job. "

T206Collector you better clarify what you are alluding to...."inside job" ?

Paul....I will give you the benefit of the doubt, that you didn't mean what these words of your's imply; but, I expect a explanation ! ?

And, spare us your lawyer diatribe.

Incidently, there was NO insurance coverage on this collection.

TED Z

sportscardtheory · #7 04-09-2010, 11:04 AM

That is WAY too much time and money to not have some kind of insurance. As some have said, common thieves normally don't know much about cards and would probably walk right by them. I'm speculating that this has to be someone he knows or associates with or a friend of a friend type situation. I would check in with all pawn shops, card shops and auction houses in the area. Get more details about the cards out there and post them here and on all the other big trading card forums. I would post this on FCB, PSA, Beckett, SCF, SGC and other forums. The more eyes you have looking for clues the better your chances of finding the culprit/culprits. I wish your friend luck in finding and prosecuting this/these scum.

egbeachley · #8 04-09-2010, 11:11 AM

Can some scans of the key cards be provided? There are enough details on each card to permanently identify them. Print marks, staining, rounded corners, chips, etc.

t206wagner · #9 04-09-2010, 11:18 AM

Not sure where in upstate the collection was taken from, but there is a card show coming up in Syracuse in the 18th. Perhaps you or your friend might want to contact the promoters of the show to get the word out. Here is their website.

http://www.cnypromotions.com

bigtrain · #10 04-09-2010, 11:23 AM

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.

T206Collector · #11 04-09-2010, 11:34 AM

Definition of "Inside Job" from the on-line dictionary:

n. Slang
A crime perpetrated by, or with the help of, a person working for or trusted by the victim.

I was insinuating nothing more than the definition implies. Someone with knowledge of the collection, property and security system was likely involved if a genuine alarm system was disabled to advance the theft. While an inside job may include insurance fraud, I was of course not challenging the veracity of the victim.

Chicago are you down to now 1 pre-war card that you still own?

Brian Van Horn · #12 04-09-2010, 11:56 AM

Ted,

I wish your friend the best. It's because of these type of events, I keep my cards in the bank.

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