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Dealer Inventory Stolen-Tacoma Washington
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Vehicle Burglary
Tacoma police are investigating the vehicle burglary of dealer Revick Galstaun of West Coast Coins. The offense occurred while the vehicle was parked at the Emeralds Casino in Tacoma, Washington.
Below is a partial listing of stolen coins.
No Date nickel MS-66 PCGS Triple Clip #E11111.66/28650098 $125
1853 No Arrows 10c PCGS Genuine #4599.98/27928417 $676
1875 Twenty Cent PCGS AU Details Cleaned #5296.92/28692436 $495
1875 Twenty Cent PCGS VF-20 5296.20/20795097 $385
1918 S 1c NGC MS-64 RB #311849-003 $795
1919 S 1c NGC MS-64 RB #296446-002 $495
1939 S 1c NGC MS-67 RD #507173-031 $195
1943 1c NGC MS-67 #355565-006 $195
1862 Proof Dime Proof Details NGC #2628236-003 $695
1872 Proof Half Dime Cleaned NGC #2558778-018 $385
1853 Gold California Fractional Quarter NGC MS-64 #4078254-005 $575
11 Total Certified Carson City Dollars PCGS (2), NGC (3), ANACS (4), Rattlers PCGS (2) Value: $3,185
12 Coin Set Collections, Lincoln Sets (4), US Type Set, Buffalo Nickel Set, Indian Cent Sets (2) one complete, liberty quarter set 1892-1916, another 1892-1904, barber half collection 1892-1915 (all except 1892 O has an XF 1905 P mint)
Carson City Dollar Set (in the the shape of Nevada only missing 1890 CC and 1893 CC has extra coin on bottom a nice PL CC coin)
34 Mixed NTC dollar slabs mostly (certification # recorded) tOTAL IST VALUE: $23,175
220 Raw Morgan Dollars (117 are not in flips but are in small plastic bags) (103 are graded from VF to MS-65) The ones in flips will have a code on the back middle portion saying either "ES" or "EK" for the cost. Value: $7,587
Wisconsin 3-piece quarter set the errors $300
Raw Key Dates: (if in original holders code# on back in upper-left side with blue dot on flip) (photos available on request)
#4778 1795 Large Cent AG $275
#7890 1877 1c VF-XF $1985
#34 1877 1c Good Corroded Ugly $425
#338 1909 S 1c Indian VF $545
#6992 1909 S VDB 1c XF $1085
#7811 1909 S VDB 1c VF-XF $95
#6578 1914 D 1c VF-XF $49
#6047 1864 Small Motto 2c VF-XF $675 (and two others)
#6320 1872 2c VF-XF $895
Coin Books Stolen:
Indian/Flying Cents Total 285 Coins $11,143.75
Copper Half Cents / Large Cents 176 Coins $8121.20
Jefferson Nickel Book Around 400 coins $2,000
Buffalo Nickel Book 502 Coins total $16,314.25
Mercury Dime Book 254 Coins $7,529.30
(coin book list/photos available on request)
Also taken was a large amount of PCGS, NGC and ANACs certified coins. This list is also available upon request.
Anyone with information should contact: Doug Davis 817-723-7231 Doug@numismaticcrimes.org.
Tacoma police are investigating the vehicle burglary of dealer Revick Galstaun of West Coast Coins. The offense occurred while the vehicle was parked at the Emeralds Casino in Tacoma, Washington.
Below is a partial listing of stolen coins.
No Date nickel MS-66 PCGS Triple Clip #E11111.66/28650098 $125
1853 No Arrows 10c PCGS Genuine #4599.98/27928417 $676
1875 Twenty Cent PCGS AU Details Cleaned #5296.92/28692436 $495
1875 Twenty Cent PCGS VF-20 5296.20/20795097 $385
1918 S 1c NGC MS-64 RB #311849-003 $795
1919 S 1c NGC MS-64 RB #296446-002 $495
1939 S 1c NGC MS-67 RD #507173-031 $195
1943 1c NGC MS-67 #355565-006 $195
1862 Proof Dime Proof Details NGC #2628236-003 $695
1872 Proof Half Dime Cleaned NGC #2558778-018 $385
1853 Gold California Fractional Quarter NGC MS-64 #4078254-005 $575
11 Total Certified Carson City Dollars PCGS (2), NGC (3), ANACS (4), Rattlers PCGS (2) Value: $3,185
12 Coin Set Collections, Lincoln Sets (4), US Type Set, Buffalo Nickel Set, Indian Cent Sets (2) one complete, liberty quarter set 1892-1916, another 1892-1904, barber half collection 1892-1915 (all except 1892 O has an XF 1905 P mint)
Carson City Dollar Set (in the the shape of Nevada only missing 1890 CC and 1893 CC has extra coin on bottom a nice PL CC coin)
34 Mixed NTC dollar slabs mostly (certification # recorded) tOTAL IST VALUE: $23,175
220 Raw Morgan Dollars (117 are not in flips but are in small plastic bags) (103 are graded from VF to MS-65) The ones in flips will have a code on the back middle portion saying either "ES" or "EK" for the cost. Value: $7,587
Wisconsin 3-piece quarter set the errors $300
Raw Key Dates: (if in original holders code# on back in upper-left side with blue dot on flip) (photos available on request)
#4778 1795 Large Cent AG $275
#7890 1877 1c VF-XF $1985
#34 1877 1c Good Corroded Ugly $425
#338 1909 S 1c Indian VF $545
#6992 1909 S VDB 1c XF $1085
#7811 1909 S VDB 1c VF-XF $95
#6578 1914 D 1c VF-XF $49
#6047 1864 Small Motto 2c VF-XF $675 (and two others)
#6320 1872 2c VF-XF $895
Coin Books Stolen:
Indian/Flying Cents Total 285 Coins $11,143.75
Copper Half Cents / Large Cents 176 Coins $8121.20
Jefferson Nickel Book Around 400 coins $2,000
Buffalo Nickel Book 502 Coins total $16,314.25
Mercury Dime Book 254 Coins $7,529.30
(coin book list/photos available on request)
Also taken was a large amount of PCGS, NGC and ANACs certified coins. This list is also available upon request.
Anyone with information should contact: Doug Davis 817-723-7231 Doug@numismaticcrimes.org.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
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In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Some healthy values listed on that theft there. Parked at the casino deserves an additional
<< <i>34 Mixed NTC dollar slabs mostly (certification # recorded) tOTAL IST VALUE: $23,175
Some healthy values listed on that theft there. Parked at the casino deserves an additional
Not going to call into question what they claim was taken but why you would have that type of inventory in your vehicle and then go park at the casino is beyond me. I go on vacation with my family and carry all electronic, metal detector etc. into the hotel every night wherever we stop.
This one is an obvious lapse of judgment IMO
Sure hope they get it back and catch whoever did it
Here is an NTC slab I have. Anyone willing to pay the list of $16500 by chance?!
Paesan
Of course, that's assuming that this story is even legit. Folks with gambling issues have been known to do strange things to generate income to cover losses. I don't know this guy or the specifics; just saying.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
<< <i>You know...I'm sorry when anyone gets ripped off... but frankly anyone who prioritizes going gambling over securing their inventory and leaves their stuff in the car at the casino gets little to no sympathy from me.
Of course, that's assuming that this story is even legit. Folks with gambling issues have been known to do strange things to generate income to cover losses. I don't know this guy or the specifics; just saying. >>
He has some high value items when he is doing shows I have attended (not absurdly high value like some dealers have, but still a good chunk of change).
Many times, he does shows with his mother, who deals coins as well, but since he is the only one listed here, it looks like he may have been traveling solo.
Not sure if he stopped at the casino for food (buffet could be enticing) or gambling, or both, so I won't make the assumption. I will say that I shake my head that he would have that all with him and make a stop like that, for any reason.
Likely leaving a Washington show to head back home to Oregon. Doesn't have a date so not sure of which show.
Like I said, a young guy, and likely a trusting one to a degree.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>You know...I'm sorry when anyone gets ripped off... but frankly anyone who prioritizes going gambling over securing their inventory and leaves their stuff in the car at the casino gets little to no sympathy from me.
Of course, that's assuming that this story is even legit. Folks with gambling issues have been known to do strange things to generate income to cover losses. I don't know this guy or the specifics; just saying. >>
I know him. While I would question parking at a casino I would not go deeper with any of the above assumptions.
<< <i>Casinos generally have a LOT of surveillance cameras, and usually some are covering the parking lots. >>
So very, very true. Perhaps a good tool leading to an arrest.
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<< <i>You know...I'm sorry when anyone gets ripped off... but frankly anyone who prioritizes going gambling over securing their inventory and leaves their stuff in the car at the casino gets little to no sympathy from me.
Of course, that's assuming that this story is even legit. Folks with gambling issues have been known to do strange things to generate income to cover losses. I don't know this guy or the specifics; just saying. >>
I know him. While I would question parking at a casino I would not go deeper with any of the above assumptions. >>
Fair enough; that's why I was quick to point out that I don't know him.
That said, I do know a now-former bank trust officer who concealed his gambling problem from everyone until it was discovered that he'd been raiding trust accounts to cover losses. Just saying that it can and does happen on occasion.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
I'm also wondering if prices were cost or retail.
Hmmmmmmmm.....
The numbers are estimates of retail.
I am in contact with the dealer and providing feedback to him as the investigation of facts continues.
It would be best to not make assumptions as the investigation has just begun and is ongoing.
Theft of anyone's property is a difficult and sad situation and the best we can do is offer our best wishes for as positive an outcome as is possible.
Website-Americana Rare Coin Inc
I just called some other dealers up in OR and they had not heard of this as of 5:00pm Mountain time, but will be on the lookout.
Drunner
edited to add a parenthesis
Sure are a lot of bad people in the world.
I sincerely wish him success in recovery / restitution.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
I hope he gets his coins back.
<< <i>I do not know the details, but if they were left unattended in a car, it is very hard to have sympathy. NTC Coins? Sure this is not an insurance scam? >>
Yes, this is not a scam. He is a young but well respected member of the numismatic community. He is known by quite a few reputable people here, and is a very upstanding person. He has a pretty good natural eye and will buy coins he likes no matter the holder, as long as the price is right for what it really is.
Nice guy and I wish him the best in this matter.
CN eBay
All of my collection is in a safe deposit box!
Revick, I hope the investigation reveals the culprit and that you recover what belongs to you. Glenn, I respect that you have Revick's back.
Paesan
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<< <i>You know...I'm sorry when anyone gets ripped off... but frankly anyone who prioritizes going gambling over securing their inventory and leaves their stuff in the car at the casino gets little to no sympathy from me.
Of course, that's assuming that this story is even legit. Folks with gambling issues have been known to do strange things to generate income to cover losses. I don't know this guy or the specifics; just saying. >>
I know him. While I would question parking at a casino I would not go deeper with any of the above assumptions. >>
I agree. Although the victim and I are not exactly buddies I would be shocked if gambling issues had anything to do with it.
Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
Thieves seem to have become very adept at following their prey and striking at vulnerable moments. We can all learn from this. I hope there was video in the parking area that will yield useful information to the authorities.
-Luis
Numismatist @WitterCoin
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
<< <i>I do not know the details, but if they were left unattended in a car, it is very hard to have sympathy. NTC Coins? Sure this is not an insurance scam? >>
From dating back a few ANA's ago, I heard from some credible sources his mother attempted "pursing" a certified gold piece from a dealer only to be discovered in her purse when said dealer in question found out it was missing. It was an "Oops, it had to have fallen in by accident" excuse. Wishing him well, but I'm just not sure. This incident seems dubious.
I hope this dealer receives a good lesson from this.
<< <i>The Emerald Queen Casino would be the last place on earth that you would want to park your car with a coin stores inventory in it. This place has one of the biggest parking lots in Tacoma, about 15 acres and uses shuttles to shuffle people back and forth from their cars to the Casino. In our local newspaper there have been articles lately about how the homeless people are using this huge parking lot to live at camping out in their cars. They have noticed a surge in car thefts in this area and are beefing up security to try and catch these people doing this.
I hope this dealer receives a good lesson from this. >>
Anyone else find it odd that someone who supposedly doesn't gamble would park a car full of coins in the middle of a casino's 15 acre parking lot, particularly when said lot is evidently well known for dodgy people milling about who like breaking into cars...?
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
<< <i>Nice guy.
I hope he gets his coins back. >>
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I just know that, no matter what, it is a horrible loss and Revick is surely devastated by this, whether he had insurance or not. Other than being held up in person, it's a coin dealer's worst nightmare. We try to do our best to protect ourselves and our inventory, and this could (and has) happened to even the most experienced coin dealers. It is certainly not for us to say woulda, coulda, shoulda at this point. Revick knows what he woulda, shoulda, coulda done differently and is most likely being harder on himself right now than anyone. He is a really good guy and could use our support and help in keeping an eye out for the coins, rather than judgment and condemnation.
https://thepennylady.com/
I guess it would help to find out if the story is even true?! He doesn't gamble, but parked at a casino. NTC coins worth 23 grand. 5 - penny through dime books worth 50 grand. Etc. (And it is not listed on that website referenced, or in a google search as far as I can tell.)
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
<< <i>I'm sure everyone here wishes him well and hopes that this is resolved. And by the sound of it he's apparently a great guy, family man, kind to his mother, etc...but that doesn't change the fact that no one here knows the specifics of what exactly went on. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it all shakes out... but all I know is that "he's a great guy" really doesn't answer any of the questions raised thus far... jmho >>
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Hello Everyone, this is Revick Galstaun with West Coast Coins in Oregon.
I'd first like to say thank you for all of the support from my friends, fellow dealers and collectors. Especially, the messages my friends have posted have meant the world to me during this difficult time.
Also, I'd like to give a special thanks to Doug Davis with NCIC for reaching out to so many people about this situation.
After reading some posts on this PCGS forum board I it felt necessary to include some facts about the recent theft at the Emerald Casino in Tacoma, WA. I've seen some faulty conclusions drawn, but from the lack of information provided it is more than understandable. I'm going to try and be as brief as possible, but here are some facts about this case:
Case Information:
My mother, Katie Galstaun has been helping me on a weekly basis in the office with my coin business. After a period of time of good results, I entrusted my mother and her boyfriend to set-up at a small one-day coin show in Kent, WA. Despite my explicit instructions to the contrary, she has told me that they stopped at a Casino with video surveillance as well as security on site on the way home after the show. However, this does not make this action by any means acceptable.
She has done many shows with me in the past and knows that rule #1 is we never leave valuables unattended. However, this is what she has told me has happened. I'm requesting video surveillance from the casino as well as other stops that were made to put the facts together.
NTC Coins:
A few members have mentioned that the NTC coins in value were excessive but in determining this it would be necessary to see them in hand. Most educated dealers/collectors would agree this is not a reputable grading service and you should always grade the 'coin' and not the 'holder'. I agree the values were high on this list. However, I was focused on gathering as much information as possible for Doug Davis to reach out to people as soon as possible. Please take prices into consideration on all the other items as well to have an accurate assessment of the value we determined and note these are estimated retail prices.
Insurance:
I have also read that members are thinking this is a possible 'insurance scam', however, as another member mentioned I doubt many companies would insure leaving this type of value in a casino parking lot. The facts are this is not an insurance scam but a terrible decision made by someone I was trying to help, that I thought was helping me, and whom I was giving a second chance to, my Mother. Obviously I made a bad mistake in doing so.
Additional Information:
Please note that additional information on exactly what has been stolen is available upon request. If you have any comments/questions on this situation please feel free to contact me at: westcoastcoinman@gmail.com. I"m happy to provide any information possible and to answer any questions that I can.
Thank You,
Revick Galstaun
Glenn again.
I would point out that Revick has moved some 1300 coins from "Active" on eBay to "Completed/Not Sold" which took some time to do but obviously these coins are missing and not available. If someone wants to take the time and take a look, the $ amount of these listings matches the retail estimate he came up with. Again this was for the purpose of getting an active list out there as soon as possible. For we all know the sooner you get the information out there the better your chances of something turning up.
I may post further on Revick's behalf if posts suggest it may be good to do so for clarification or to further any sort of recovery of the stolen/missing coins. As a fellow dealer and friend, I am happy to help him in any way I possibly can.
Website-Americana Rare Coin Inc
Lenny
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
I always shake my head at forum members who are so perfect and without fault that they jump at any and every post to say how bad someone did something and how it should have been done...and how it is probably a scam.
This is a double blow on Revick, I am sure, as it is not just the inventory and monies, but also the fact it was his mother doing something against his voiced objections which will undoubtedly hurt family dynamics to a point.
Hope all those that nitpicked at the NTC/values/casino bit are happy with themselves. No need to apologize to Revick for the voiced doubts even when you didn't know the facts nor the man behind this.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
And find a way to forgive mom.
Hope those being smug right now don't get a nosebleed up on the old high horse. Pot, kettle and all that.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
<< <i>Frankly given the lack of info early on, most of the questions posed were valid...something acknowledged by Revick himself.
Hope those being smug right now don't get a nosebleed up on the old high horse. Pot, kettle and all that. >>
It wasn't the questions...it was HOW they were presented. And, I would disagree with you with that being the point.
Nothing wrong with questions....some were quite there about "insurance scams", etc. That was NOT a valid question, imho. That was negativity and jumping into a dogpile.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Let's keep our eyes open for the inventory!
Revick took a lot of hits from the keyboard commandos on the first two pages. The truth has been revealed. How about rallying and doing what we are known for -- supporting one of our members ????
Sorry for what has happened, but knowing Revick, and his relations, this is possible. Now, let's rally around one of the good guys, and help all we can.
Drunner