MintMoondog's stolen PSA collection
MintMoondog
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Hello fellow collectors,
Last 4th of July I posted that a large PSA baseball card collection was stolen including over 25,000 psa cards 2 1975 mini cases, 2 1977 topps unopened cases, thousands of valuable rookies and singles etc...The latest update is that the prime suspect has failed a polygraph test earlier this evening - and we will see what the law will be able to do starting tomorrow. My fingers are crossed. Please keep your eyes open over the next couple weeks as I try to retrieve my lifelong collection.
Regards,
Henry
Last 4th of July I posted that a large PSA baseball card collection was stolen including over 25,000 psa cards 2 1975 mini cases, 2 1977 topps unopened cases, thousands of valuable rookies and singles etc...The latest update is that the prime suspect has failed a polygraph test earlier this evening - and we will see what the law will be able to do starting tomorrow. My fingers are crossed. Please keep your eyes open over the next couple weeks as I try to retrieve my lifelong collection.
Regards,
Henry
75 Minis - GET IN MY BELLY!
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CDsNuts, 1/9/15
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
I often think of you and that theft. It's a shame. I hope you are able to recover what was taken, or equal value.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
thanks a ton, all of the personal support has meant much to me. Yes it has been a nightmare, but by the grace of god I have my collection back! I am sorting through it now, but it appears to all be there including the Brett psa10 mini rookie, the Holland paintings, and all of the unopened cases from the 70s. I let the guy off - as I promised, and am just happy to be back in the game,
thanks again for all of your efforts including Steve Hart, Gator, Dave's and many others,
I will be a bit more savvy about guarding my collection this time around for sure.
Henry
Need some 2007 A&G Regular Back Mini's PM if you have any and I will send my needs list.
They say every dog has his day; well.....looks like today is yours!
Steve
Was it someone you know? If so, makes you think twice about who you let see your collection.
A buddy of mine works for a local TV station and suggested that they do a story on my collection. I declined, sighting that this would give some unscrupulous person an opportunity to come get my collection. He thought about it for a second and agreed.
Times are tough and desperate people do desperate things.
Glad you got everything back.
Logan
Kingnascar's PSA Sets
Kingnascar's PSADNA Sets
Please feel free to post some scans of any cool cards. You deserve to show
some stuff off, and we'd like to see it!
<< <i>Also glad to hear you got everything back!
Please feel free to post some scans of any cool cards. You deserve to show
some stuff off, and we'd like to see it! >>
Ain't that the truth! Show 'em if ya got 'em!!!
Successful transactions with the following members: Rogermnj, Salinas, CDsNuts, Murphdawg, imafishinnut, samspop, Con40, colebear, jbox, firedawg45
Currently working on:
1955 Topps All-American
George Brett Master Set
2009 A&G's
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Sounds like it was a good day for the thief, as well
Just glad you got everything back
aconte
- Jack
Now sell it!
ENJOY !!!
Website: http://www.qualitycards.com
1. Homeowners policies are worthless - Statefarm has a claused buried in its policy that they will only cover 2K for cards and comics. This knucklehead will insure his cards fully this time
2. What saved me was the individual found out that my cards were registered with PSA so that if any collector tried to register the card i would be notified! The psa registry may have saved me in this case.
3. Fact that I didnt show my cards off (very few people knew of the collection or saw it) really helped narrow things down.
I will try to post a couple of my favorite cards, but will be travelling
Again, thank you all for looking out for my collection over the past year and your warm regards,
Henry
shrewd enough to get into your crib
but never sold it?!
perhaps simply a case of collecting cardboard gone wrong?
seller had already registered the cards in their name and put the cards in their favorite collecting corner in their house....
no harm no foul (for you henry)
but the offending party is stupid
j
RIP GURU
Glad it worked out for you
Henry
WOW!!!!! Goodstuff I was just thinking of you lastweek....Forget the bretts haha nice to have your stevie y's back eh...... Check your email.....
Cheers Gator
Always buying Bobby Cox inserts. PM me.
Always buying Bobby Cox inserts. PM me.
Oh, wait...
All the best!
Nick
Now to set that appointment up with our State Farm agent and see what needs to be done...
MCADAMS: You may get your wish. I would think that MOONDOG'S auto insurance company will go after the thief if they have to pay out on the arson.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
I don't often agree with Mcadams/Michael, but I must say I agree 100% with this post. I am glad you got your collection back, but it is very irresponsible to let this guy off the hook and not make him accountable for what he did. Everyone has an "excuse" for why they do the things they do, but we live in a society where adults should face consequences for their actions. No one here would let a child molester off the hook because "he came from an abused home and couldn't help himself," and this scenario, while different, should be treated just the same. Any person who took the time, energy and planning to commit such a theft/burglary (asfter all, it isn't like the guy took a twenty out of your wallet on the bar), should be held accountable for his actions, and by letting him off scot-free, you are sending the wrong message and potentially putting someone else's valuables at risk. Just my 2 cents..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
believe me, I am no Mother Teresa. There is much about this that I havent explained. First, there is NO law in this country. Just look around. The police were totally inept and uncaring. I am the one who solved this, the police did NOTHING. In Georgia he would only get probation as a first time offender and his record would be expunged after 5 years. So I would destroy his wife and two children for that level of justice? Forget it. Again, there is NO law in this country, just look at Washington for Christ sake. Second, if we went through the legal process there was a good chance he would destroy the evidence (my collection) like he did my car. So basically I came to the conclusion to confront him directly and give him an out. All I had was my word that I would let it go and forgive everything. At the end of the day, I get my cards, he gets a 2nd chance, and the only other outcome is that I am going to buy lots of guns and wait to vote in the next election
<< <i>Gentlemen,
believe me, I am no Mother Teresa. There is much about this that I havent explained. First, there is NO law in this country. Just look around. The police were totally inept and uncaring. I am the one who solved this, the police did NOTHING. In Georgia he would only get probation as a first time offender and his record would be expunged after 5 years. So I would destroy his wife and two children for that level of justice? Forget it. Again, there is NO law in this country, just look at Washington for Christ sake. Second, if we went through the legal process there was a good chance he would destroy the evidence (my collection) like he did my car. So basically I came to the conclusion to confront him directly and give him an out. All I had was my word that I would let it go and forgive everything. At the end of the day, I get my cards, he gets a 2nd chance, and the only other outcome is that I am going to buy lots of guns and wait to vote in the next election
First off , I'm really happy that you got your cards back.
In the face of the lawlessness that you and other real American can easily see , I see the reason for your actions and comments. I share your perspective. Pretend Americans , see it differently. See lines at the bottom.
I applaud you for not giving up and waiting for others to solve this problems. Thanks for showing others that taking care of your own problems and issues , normally is the best solution. Unsolved crimes is the norm. I may be wrong , but it seems that the only time when they invest time and manpower and effort , is when it concerns crimes against the state or one of their protected subcultures.
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In the end , I'd heed your own advise , because the Orcs are at the door , and they are pounding hard. --- Sonny
another point, I tried to go the FBI route because of the size of the collection. I found out that the internet/interstate department will only handle cases of 1 million or more dollar value...I could have lied but told them my collection was a bit south. It took the police over 3 months to get the cell phone records of the first suspect, and the attending officer - a nice enough young lady didn't even try to find the point of entry (my neighbor who is a former cop found it). The CSI investigator did nothing but splash the fingerprint ink powder all over my home (ruined my carpet and forced me to repaint many of my shelves and doorways). The private investigator I hired initially was a waste of 2.5K dollars, that would have been better spent at the bunnyfarm north or Vegas. If I went the law enforcement route there was a very good chance they would bungle it (i.e. Natalie Holloway and the underpants bomber). Sorry to be so cynical but this experience was quite eye-opening and nothing you see on TV maps reality. I would like nothing more than to mete out street justice on the guy who stole my collection (in Nigeria he would be wrapped in tires and burned in the streets), but I gave my word so it is done.
Henry
They truly dont give a rats azz about a card collection being stolen first off, secondly Im not suprised either about the little CSI team bungling up your room. Ive said it numerous times and I will say it again that 75% of Law Enforcement is made up of a bunch of incompitent idiots.
The funny thing is if you kicked the guys azz YOU would have gotten in more trouble than he ever would have.
Either way I think it says alot about your character letting this guy off the hook due to his family issues however I disagree because who is to say this dirtbag wont do this to someone else- maybe to a guy who has fallen on hard times himself?
BTW the single stupidest comment I heard over and over again these past 9 months "well thank god your children are safe" (as if it is a forced choice)...of course it was always a female who said it
After reading your posts I have to agree with your decision
With your collection being worth that much, I wouldn't risk having him destroy it
BTW, how did he come to learn that he'd have trouble selling them, due to the registry?
he doesnt know baseball, but knew the value of my collection. After the theft he "volunteered" to help me track down the thief (the balls on this guy!). That is when I told him that as soon as the idiot tried to sell my collection and someone else tried to register the cards on PSA I would be notified. Luckily, he didnt know which cards were actually registered or he could have sold all my loose rookies (like 3 psa 10 yzermans, dozens of barry sanders 10s and on and on). I told PSA that this could be a good selling point for them and the registry but they were also uninterested in helping me. Really, the only guys who felt my pain were collectors like yourselves and dealers like Steve Hart and the head of REA (sorry forgot his name). In PSAs defense, several ladies that worked there were very helpful and told me that they were aware of the theft since it was a large collection. The president of PSA never said a word or lent any support whatsoever. I'll remember that.