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

[T206Collector]

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?

[T206Collector]

"And, spare us your lawyer diatribe?"

What the hell does that mean?

[Chicago206]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

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?

Thanks for the clarification....as far as cards I own, is there a requirement that states you must own a pre war card to participate in this forum? I guess I missed that caveat.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Chicago206

Thanks for the clarification....as far as cards I own, is there a requirement that states you must own a pre war card to participate in this forum? I guess I missed that caveat.

Just following up on your B/S/T thread where you stated "I have decided to part ways with both forums as well as with my collection," and note that only the Drum is left.

Just trying to figure out why you're still here. I mean, basically you said we're such a bunch of a$$holes that you decided to liquidate your collection and leave the forum. It would be TOTALLY INSANE for your to liquidate your collection for this reason and also stay on the forum.

[Chicago206]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Just following up on your B/S/T thread where you stated "I have decided to part ways with both forums as well as with my collection," and note that only the Drum is left.

Just trying to figure out why you're still here. I mean, basically you said we're such a bunch of a$$holes that you decided to liquidate your collection and leave the forum. It would be TOTALLY INSANE for your to liquidate your collection for this reason and also stay on the forum.

What makes you certain that the cards I listed on the BST were the only ones I own(ed)? I may have another group of 8-10 that I may list after the Drum sells (or I decide to keep just that 1 card). Although my departure from this forum is inevitable, I do not have a specific timeline set. So why dont we try to keep our exchanges a bit more civil for the time being?

[Wesley]

Ted,

If you have scans, that would help people identify the cards when they see them.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Chicago206

What makes you certain that the cards I listed on the BST were the only ones I own(ed)? I may have another group of 8-10 that I may list after the Drum sells (or I decide to keep just that 1 card). Although my departure from this forum is inevitable, I do not have a specific timeline set. So why dont we try to keep our exchanges a bit more civil for the time being?

I'm happy to keep it civil and did not start with accusations on this thread. In any event, it is very difficult to have reasonable conversations with people on Net54 when they say things like "my departure from this forum is inevitable." You are going to have a hard time being taken seriously.

We're not a total bunch of dikkheds here. I'd be happy to chat cards with you even if you only had a Drum -- that's 1 more Drum than me and most T206 collectors. It is the inconsistency of your positions that makes it hard to have a continued dialogue with you and that is what makes Net54 most fulfilling.

[ethicsprof]

Ted,
i am so sorry to hear of this horrific situation.
as you can well see, your many friends are now ready to help in whatever ways we can.

all the best,
barry

[oriolesbb6]

Sorry to hear of this incident-I will alert the local Northern New Jersey estate auction houses as well as be on the lookout at our auction service in NW NJ......

[parkerj33]

Ted, sorry to hear about this too. I will be at the Syracuse show next week and will keep an eye out for anything this significant.
Peace,
Jim

[M's_Fan]

If you post some scans of these cards we will all definitely be on the lookout.

This is why my cards are kept in a Ft. Knox safe. Theft, fire, etc., every valuable collection should be kept in a serious safe.

[4815162342]

The loss of 40 years worth of collecting is horrible; I can't begin to imagine. I pray for swift justice and the cards to be returned quickly.

[teetwoohsix]

I am sorry to hear of this TedZ,the whole situation sucks.I really hope by some stroke of luck that your friend gets his lifelong collection back.I'm all the way across the country,but will talk to a couple of the guys that run local card shops here,and let them know about the situation,and to keep a look out-you never know,stranger things have happened..........

Sincerely,Clayton