Very nasty incident. However, it would seem, from what you have said, your house was under surveillance. This tells you it is someone who knew about your valuables, either friend or relative (or their talkative ways). A two hour time window is very narrow... so it was well planned and likely they knew the layout etc. Good luck on recovery. Cheers, RickO
Sad to hear this. Hopefully the stolen property gets recovered and the thieves get some "free room and board" for a while. Regrettably, they will, if caught, probably only get a slap on the wrist.
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If you are going the safe route, keeping the fact that you have one a secret, and then hiding it's location in your home is just as important as having one, good luck.
I agree- it was very stupid of me. But please let's talk about this part of it in a couple of weeks in another thread when I get in a little better spirits.
Darktone: Don't be hard on yourself. I bet a lot of people don't have their coins and other valuables insured separately. I hope that you get your things back. I agree with many here in that this is probably the work of someone you know. That makes it even more difficult to understand. Hang in there, things will get better.
I will let my father know and he can put out the word to Garden Gate Coins in Monroe, Mike Peter's Numismatics in Rockford and Don's coins and collectibles in Rockton...best Mark
<< <i>I certainly hope that you recover all of the coins, however, just as an aside, how does this post rate a "sticky"? Coins get stolen every day. >>
I would imagine the fact that the coins are a) expensive b) PCGS graded and c) the OP has been around for a while rates the sticky. If sticky-ing the post so that we can easily get at the cert numbers helps catch a coin thief, it may be worthwhile for all of us.
As an aside, may the fleas of a thousand camels invade your armpits
<< <i>Several high grade $5 libs PCGS/NGS, 1899 NGC MS64 $10 lib,1891CC $10 PCGS MS64, Lafayette Dollar MS63, Several $20 libs and Saints, 1902 BU indian cent roll, Jewelery and Rolex Watches. They were taken in a house burglery tonight. I won't give any specifics about what happened- I just need everyone in the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illlinoise area to keep a watch for them. Please keep this up top. Thanks.
$5 gold
1881 PCGS MS64 8364.62/11329347
1901-S PCGS MS65 2488352
1902-S PCGS MS66 21394475
1905 PCGS MS64 9868261
1908 PCGS MS65 4958149
These are the $5 gold that were taken. The PCGS #'s I got off my NGC registry set. I am working on the other coins now. >>
Sorry to hear about this. I am located in the Chicago area and will keep a watch out as I visit many of the local shows in Itasca and Countryside.
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<< <i>Homeowners insurance will cover some and a creative list of other stolen items will help on the claim. >>
A "creative" list? Is that a euphemism for insurance fraud and filing a false police report? >>
Yes very bad being creative, especially if you get caught. Sorry for your loss but be very careful with the insurance claim. Hopefully your coins get recovered
The homeowner's insurance will cover almost nothing of the coin collection. The coins and or currency will be handled as cash. Your policy limit may be as low as $100 in this area or as high $2000 depending on the carrier and part of the countlry you live in. If other paper collectibles such as stamps and comics were as lost there will be similar limitations on the policy.
Other types of collectibles photographs, works of art (prints,paintings, sculptures etc) and antique furniture and other items generally don't have a limit per say other than the total limit applied to personal property stated on the dec sheet, but these can be a headache as your policy's contents replacement section refers to replacing old with new. Meaning that antique rocker may be valued at $10,000 but a new rocker or repro is $500. The insurer will be the higher collectible value on these items, unlike the coins, but you will need documentation showing and indicating the higher value as a collectible versus a standard household item.
Best case is that all or most of your collection is recovered, which I do hope occurs.
Yes, insurance will only cover about 2% of the loss. Recovery is my only hope. Still I am just happy no one was hurt- If my brother or the neighber would have seen them and confronted them and got hurt I would be devestated. I am pretty sure though if things are not recovered rather quickly they will be split up and a partial recovery is all I could hope for. I just hope the right person see's this thread and we can catch the crooks.
My biggest fear has become your reality and I am truly sorry for you. There are few things in this world which can compare with the sick feeling following a theft of personal property and the invasion of one's castle!
Perhaps someone would be nice enough to post a link for Coin Insurance?
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> My biggest fear has become your reality and I am truly sorry for you. There are few things in this world which can compare with the sick feeling following a theft of personal property and the invasion of one's castle!
Perhaps someone would be nice enough to post a link for Coin Insurance?
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Try this source. I'm sure there are others as well.
So sorry to hear about your situation. But like you said, at least nobody got hurt. I really hope they catch these crooks! I will also keep my eyes open for the cert #s you listed. What is the estimated value of your collection?
It's actually amazingly simple and straightforward. I purchased a fixed value of insurance and obtained the reduced rate because I agreed to either keep these coins in a home safe with security alarm or housed within a safe deposit box. All the insurer needs is the total amount of insurance requested with this type of policy along with the information (cert number or description of the coin) for any individual coin valued at over $10k. In addition, I pay a small premium on top of this that allows me to travel anywhere in the US or Canada with my coins covered or to ship them via USPS with the coins covered through my insurance. There is only a once-a-year renewal and confirmation of bank address for the collection. Even though we have multiple layers of visible and invisible security in our home, I keep all my coins in the bank so this arrangement works quite well for me.
<< <i>It's actually amazingly simple and straightforward. I purchased a fixed value of insurance and obtained the reduced rate because I agreed to either keep these coins in a home safe with security alarm or housed within a safe deposit box. All the insurer needs is the total amount of insurance requested with this type of policy along with the information (cert number or description of the coin) for any individual coin valued at over $10k. In addition, I pay a small premium on top of this that allows me to travel anywhere in the US or Canada with my coins covered or to ship them via USPS with the coins covered through my insurance. There is only a once-a-year renewal and confirmation of bank address for the collection. Even though we have multiple layers of visible and invisible security in our home, I keep all my coins in the bank so this arrangement works quite well for me. >>
Ditto here, the only reason I joined the ANA 3 years ago and pay the annual fee-- to be able to keep the Hugh Wood insurance.
Don
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IMHO an alarm system would have scared the burglars off.
drive safely and good luck with inventory/ catching perps
Hopefully the POS thieves can be arrested and your coins returned.
<< <i>I however, just as an aside, how does this post rate a "sticky"? Coins get stolen every day. >>
Long time trusted PCGS members coins are being stolen every day ? That's news to me ! Nice to see that deep down you're so caring
Bring back the chain gangs! Real hard time. not lifting weights, three squares and tv. Sounds like a retirement village.
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Monthly Coins magazine and a couple of Priority Mail packages arriving on the same day
kinda worried me...
I hope things work out for you....
<< <i>This is the main reason I stopped all my "coin" related publications coming to the house...
Monthly Coins magazine and a couple of Priority Mail packages arriving on the same day
kinda worried me...
I hope things work out for you.... >>
very good idea.
<<Bring back the chain gangs! Real hard time. not lifting weights, three squares and tv. Sounds like a retirement village. >>
That would be a start, cut off the thieves hand, just one. No need for jail time.
I firmly believe thievery would be reduced if we(the US) had the balls to pass such laws. Murder someone get strung up in the town square.
Herb
1881 PCGS MS64 8364.62/11329347
1901-S PCGS MS65 2488352
1902-S PCGS MS66 21394475
1905 PCGS MS64 9868261
1908 PCGS MS65 4958149
These are the $5 gold that were taken. The PCGS #'s I got off my NGC registry set. I am working on the other coins now.
<< <i>That would be a start, cut off the thieves hand, just one. No need for jail time. >>
Hmmm, they do that in some Muslim theocracies. Is that the sort of government we want to emulate?
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
<< <i>Did you have them insured
No.
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<< <i>Did you have them insured
No.
No Alarm, No Insurance... Oh Wow!
really sorry to hear this not a nice way to start the summer.....
-Paul
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<< <i>Did you have them insured
No.
No Alarm, No Insurance... Oh Wow!
I agree- it was very stupid of me. But please let's talk about this part of it in a couple of weeks in another thread when I get in a little better spirits.
Bruce
do you have coin world delivered to your house?
have you had any recent work done to the house?
just curious...this really sux, once again good luck.
<< <i>were there any other breakin's in the area?
do you have coin world delivered to your house?
have you had any recent work done to the house?
just curious...this really sux, once again good luck. >>
I'll keep everyone informed as soon as they decide to assign a detective to this case. What the heck are they thinking??
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<< <i>Homeowners insurance will cover some and a creative list of other stolen items will help on the claim. >>
As long as you have receipts for all the fake stuff you plan to fraudulently add to the police report, you're all set.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
Did your whole collection get stolen? or just part of it?
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<< <i>I certainly hope that you recover all of the coins, however, just as an aside, how does this post rate a "sticky"? Coins get stolen every day. >>
I would imagine the fact that the coins are a) expensive b) PCGS graded and c) the OP has been around for a while rates the sticky. If sticky-ing the post so that we can easily get at the cert numbers helps catch a coin thief, it may be worthwhile for all of us.
As an aside, may the fleas of a thousand camels invade your armpits
Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1
Sorry to hear about your losses, DarkTone
<< <i>Several high grade $5 libs PCGS/NGS, 1899 NGC MS64 $10 lib,1891CC $10 PCGS MS64, Lafayette Dollar MS63, Several $20 libs and Saints, 1902 BU indian cent roll, Jewelery and Rolex Watches. They were taken in a house burglery tonight. I won't give any specifics about what happened- I just need everyone in the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illlinoise area to keep a watch for them. Please keep this up top. Thanks.
$5 gold
1881 PCGS MS64 8364.62/11329347
1901-S PCGS MS65 2488352
1902-S PCGS MS66 21394475
1905 PCGS MS64 9868261
1908 PCGS MS65 4958149
These are the $5 gold that were taken. The PCGS #'s I got off my NGC registry set. I am working on the other coins now. >>
Sorry to hear about this. I am located in the Chicago area and will keep a watch out as I visit many of the local shows in Itasca and Countryside.
Kewpie Doll award-10/29/2007
Successful BST transactions with Coinboy and Wondercoin.
<< <i>Homeowners insurance will cover some and a creative list of other stolen items will help on the claim. >>
A "creative" list? Is that a euphemism for insurance fraud and filing a false police report?
<< <i>
<< <i>Homeowners insurance will cover some and a creative list of other stolen items will help on the claim. >>
A "creative" list? Is that a euphemism for insurance fraud and filing a false police report? >>
Yes very bad being creative, especially if you get caught.
Sorry for your loss but be very careful with the insurance claim.
Hopefully your coins get recovered
Sorry to hear it, Mike.
I printed your list of missing items and we'll keep an eye out for them up here in Madison.
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Other types of collectibles photographs, works of art (prints,paintings, sculptures etc) and antique furniture and other items generally don't have a limit per say other than the total limit applied to personal property stated on the dec sheet, but these can be a headache as your policy's contents replacement section refers to replacing old with new. Meaning that antique rocker may be valued at $10,000 but a new rocker or repro is $500.
The insurer will be the higher collectible value on these items, unlike the coins, but you will need documentation showing and indicating the higher value as a collectible versus a standard household item.
Best case is that all or most of your collection is recovered, which I do hope occurs.
Perhaps someone would be nice enough to post a link for Coin Insurance?
The name is LEE!
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My biggest fear has become your reality and I am truly sorry for you. There are few things in this world which can compare with the sick feeling following a theft of personal property and the invasion of one's castle!
Perhaps someone would be nice enough to post a link for Coin Insurance?
-------------------------
Lee
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Try this source. I'm sure there are others as well.
Link
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<< <i>Look into Hugh Wood, Inc. This is the official insurance plan for ANA members. It is incredibly inexpensive and highly flexible. >>
How do you maintain the policy?
Do you provide inventory listings on a weekly/monthly basis or what?
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>It's actually amazingly simple and straightforward. I purchased a fixed value of insurance and obtained the reduced rate because I agreed to either keep these coins in a home safe with security alarm or housed within a safe deposit box. All the insurer needs is the total amount of insurance requested with this type of policy along with the information (cert number or description of the coin) for any individual coin valued at over $10k. In addition, I pay a small premium on top of this that allows me to travel anywhere in the US or Canada with my coins covered or to ship them via USPS with the coins covered through my insurance. There is only a once-a-year renewal and confirmation of bank address for the collection. Even though we have multiple layers of visible and invisible security in our home, I keep all my coins in the bank so this arrangement works quite well for me. >>
Ditto here, the only reason I joined the ANA 3 years ago and pay the annual fee-- to be able to keep the Hugh Wood insurance.
Don