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@Morgan White said:

@MFeld said:

@braddick said:

@MFeld said:

@logger7 said:
Who else but Apmex?

Investigating Agency: Confidential

Offense: Theft

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date of Offense: 7/16/2025

NCIC is assisting a financial institution and a Federal Law Enforcement Agency in the investigation of a major gold theft. The offense resulted in the loss of $15 million dollars in one ounce American gold eagles. The financial institution is offering a $50,000 reward for the recovery of the gold and the positive identification of the suspects.

The attachment below will provide additional details.

Oklahoma City Theft

Anyone with information contact:

Doug Davis

817-723-7231

Doug@numismaticcrimes.org

I’m very sorry to hear that. Why did you write “ Who else but Apmex?” ? Are they the only company you think could suffer a “major gold theft”?

Who else has 4,477 single gold once ounce eagles available for a theft?
I ask sincerely.
I'd think AMEX is about the only firm.

I don’t know if they’re the only such firm but it wouldn’t surprise me if there were others.
That aside, if the question “Who else but Apmex?” had been at the end of the post (after the details were disclosed) rather than the beginning, it wouldn’t have aroused my curiosity the same way.

One thing I’ve learned on the forum is that you do not want to arouse Mark.

...or make him angry.

$15 million dollars in one ounce American gold eagles. The financial institution is offering a $50,000 reward for the recovery of the gold and the positive identification of the suspects.

A $50,000 reward for the return of 15 million? What a bunch of tightwads

@PeakRarities said:
The way this is being kept discreet and not made public leads me to believe this could be a longer term, elaborate scheme rather than some smash and grab heist. I would think that if it was the latter, they would want to get word out to the public so merchants could be aware of anyone trying to liquidate massive sums of gold. If there's no publicity, the reward seems less effective than it could be.

I guarantee I won't be selling it on the BST for $2800 a pop.

@habaraca said:
guess they want me to start selling........
received this morning.

1099-K Issue is Resolved!
 
Hi Phil,

We are happy to report that, thanks to your efforts, Congress has restored the original 1099-K reporting threshold of $20,000 and 200 transactions. This change will prevent millions of Americans who are selling used, personal items from receiving unnecessary and confusing tax forms.

This change wouldn’t have been possible without the voice of the eBay Main Street community. Thank you for speaking up and making your voice heard!

Sincerely,

The eBay Government Relations Team

I see I owe you a thank you. Consider it said.
Jim

What did you think the "MS" in MS69 stood for? Milk Spots! 😆

They sure are annoying to say the least. Certain silver coins are very susceptible to developing them - many SEs, as happened with yours, as well as earlier Maple Leafs, for example.

@braddick said:

@MFeld said:

@logger7 said:
Who else but Apmex?

Investigating Agency: Confidential

Offense: Theft

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date of Offense: 7/16/2025

NCIC is assisting a financial institution and a Federal Law Enforcement Agency in the investigation of a major gold theft. The offense resulted in the loss of $15 million dollars in one ounce American gold eagles. The financial institution is offering a $50,000 reward for the recovery of the gold and the positive identification of the suspects.

The attachment below will provide additional details.

Oklahoma City Theft

Anyone with information contact:

Doug Davis

817-723-7231

Doug@numismaticcrimes.org

I’m very sorry to hear that. Why did you write “ Who else but Apmex?” ? Are they the only company you think could suffer a “major gold theft”?

Who else has 4,477 single gold once ounce eagles available for a theft?
I ask sincerely.
I'd think AMEX is about the only firm.

I don’t know if they’re the only such firm but it wouldn’t surprise me if there were others.
That aside, if the question “Who else but Apmex?” had been at the end of the post (after the details were disclosed) rather than the beginning, it wouldn’t have aroused my curiosity the same way.