FUN Update-STOLEN NOTES!!!!!UPDATED-NOTES FOUND

numbersman · January 11, 2016 8:19AM

Just finished up my large size inventory and it saddens me to report that I have 11(eleven)stolen notes that I would like to list in the hopes that someone out there may know of or come across any of them in an attempt to reclaim them.Also,if anyone knows where else I need to list this info please get in touch.I think it's with Doug Davis but I don't have his contact info.They are as follows.....

FR 226A 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# D74857616
FR 228 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# R6159115
FR 229 1899 $1 SC in PMG 65 EPQ ser# X20775889
FR 229A 1899 $1 SC in raw fine ser# 40330382
FR 231 1899 $1 SC in raw fine ser# D617075D
FR 232 1899 $1 SC in raw vf(25) ser# K64055816K
FR 233 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# D34448294A
FR 235 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# N50556329A
FR 236 1899 $1 SC in raw vf/xf ser# T432786A
FR 237 1923 $1 SC in raw CCU ser#Y57683190D
FR 237 1923 $1 SC in raw GEM ser#A6630141B

These notes were all pretty close to one another within the same case and although I truly don't know how the thief stole them I get the feeling it was someone grabbing a close stack out from a case somehow with me,my wife and Tom all not catching it.My wife and I are physically sick over this and we are considering not doing anymore shows(maybe that's just our shock and disgust talking).It seems that good guys(or even a half decent guy like me) do in fact finish last.The value of these notes is in the #3500-$4000 range.

cinch · January 11, 2016 8:31AM

So sorry to hear the news. At the bottom of this page are a few links for reporting stolen notes:

http://www.papermoneyauction.c...y-was-stolen-what-next

techwriter · January 11, 2016 8:35AM

Oh no, takes all the enjoyment out of the show for certain. Here's a link to the reporting site on another forum.

StolenCurrency Link

You need to be a member but it is free. I'm truly sad for you

gnat · January 11, 2016 8:54AM

I'm very sorry to hear about this. I would contact local coin shops with a list of the notes - they may try to dispose of these quickly. Notifying all currency dealers is also advisable as the thieve(s) may dispose of them out of state -- more rapidly than you might think.

Report the theft to the Police and have them complete a written report. A copy of the Police report will be vital to possible recovery if they are later found in someone's inventory. Remember, good title to a stolen note cannot be transferred to even an unsuspecting buyer (in most cases).

numbersman · January 11, 2016 8:56AM

Randy,what police should I report it to?......Tampa?

gnat · January 11, 2016 8:57AM

Yes, where the notes were stolen - they have jurisdiction over this crime.

numbersman · January 11, 2016 9:01AM

What sucks(beyond the obvious) is I have trust in all who I let reach in my cases....if I don't trust ya...you don't get to reach in.Not once did anyone I don't know reach in any of my cases...not once.So,the thief has to be someone I know...because of this my wife has asked me not to do anymore shows.

DanCong · January 11, 2016 9:02AM

So sorry to hear that. Any security at show ? Video that might have your booth in it ? Narrow down time you last saw and see if there are any recordings of that time period.

numbersman · January 11, 2016 9:12AM

Good thinking Dan.I'll mention that to the Tampa police when I attempt to report it.

Jim61 · January 11, 2016 9:17AM

Geez Rob, SOOOO sorry to hear this crappy news. Takes all the FUN out of it. (pun I know)

Are you a member of PCDA? If so, report to them to help spread the word to all the member dealers. If not, get a member dealer to do it. Just a thought to try to help.

Tookybandit · January 11, 2016 9:24AM

Rob I am so sorry! This is infuriating to hear. I hope somehow you get justice and are made whole on your missing notes!

Could Tom have randomly packed them up and not gone through all of his inventory yet? I'm sure you have thought of this already though.

numbersman · January 11, 2016 9:28AM

Spoke with Tom.......not a chance....but thanks Rob.I think that I need some of your infectious happiness......can you overnight some...you've got my shipping info.

Tookybandit · January 11, 2016 9:38AM

It's a deal! Will ship out ASAP.

Maxcrusha · January 11, 2016 9:42AM

Rob, sorry to hear that... someone else had some stuff stolen (coin dealer)... i saw the cops looking over the tape at their table

numbersman · January 11, 2016 9:49AM

I sure hope they have good film of my table-that would be lucky for me. I hope I'll get their cooperation.

SmallSizedGuy · January 11, 2016 10:24AM

sorry to here about your loss. I'm starting to see Go-Pro cameras set up at dealer tables. I may have to go that route also.

numbersman · January 11, 2016 10:35AM

Appreciate that Jim,my wife mentioned that very thing to me.That may be the way,or at least part of the way,to go.

techwriter · January 11, 2016 10:52AM

Rob, if you've no objection I can post the serial numbers on another forum

TigerTrader · January 11, 2016 11:25AM

Such sad news. I will certainly keep them in mind...

I hope for good news on this...

numbersman · January 11, 2016 11:34AM

Originally posted by: techwriter
Rob, if you've no objection I can post the serial numbers on another forum

Yes,please.That would be appreciated!

techwriter · January 11, 2016 11:41AM

Posted and I asked they contact the Tampa police department. Do you have an incident number or report number?

Posted to:

StolenNotesLink

numbersman · January 11, 2016 12:14PM

not as of yet but expect to by the end of tomorrow.I'll get back to you.

Tootawl · January 11, 2016 12:58PM

HOLY CRAP!! Damn... I'm real sorry to hear this. I hope no one you trusted stole them. You loose someone's trust once, it's gone forever. I really do hope you either find or recover your notes. Things like this shouldn't happen to good people like you.

MEC2 · January 11, 2016 1:57PM

That sucks. Are you SURE they could not have been stolen any other way. Or, God forbid... misplaced?

Thankfully, I trust you are insured. Still, I hate losing such things. The only note I own I know I cannot find is this one:

Sure, it's only $70 but WHERE THE HELL IS IT?!?!?!?! It drives me insane not knowing. I fear it somehow got shoved off my desk into the trash. Strange how much losing something like that eats at you... much less the chance someone jacked it from you.

TennisCoach · January 11, 2016 5:04PM

That's just terrible news, sorry to hear that you and your wife were the victims of this crime. I hope your notes turn up and they get returned to you. I would hate for anyone to have to go through such an ordeal.

DepressionscripGuy · January 11, 2016 7:30PM

That absolutely terrible. I certainly hope you can find out who took them and get them back. And I certainly hope it's not really someone you know that well. That would really suck to find out a trusted customer is one to blame.

luckybucks · January 11, 2016 8:44PM

Yes, a couple of cameras would be the way to go.

The local Sheriff might also be another route you can take.

It sounds like someone was making "hits" at the show (perusing around, waiting for the opportunity to steal something).

It is truly sad when someone goes around stealing from honest dealers, especially trusting ones.

synchr · January 12, 2016 2:04AM

Sorry this happened to you, it hurts like no other.

At Tampa, I heard an amazing number of similar stories, Mark from Dallas told me at his table that he had just gotten 5 stolen notes returned when the authorities had caught the thieves long after the theft at a coin show.

Tom Denly was especially cautious and would not let more than 2 viewers at a time because he had been hit and said the MO is a team distraction and slip out

techwriter · January 12, 2016 2:41AM

with synchr, have seen it happen.

numbersman · January 12, 2016 4:32AM

How's this for salt in the wound...The Tampa police dept has REFUSED to write a report or to do any investigating of any kind.....PERIOD! I called my local police who called the Tampa police and they got the same result! The Palm Beach County sheriffs did get the Tampa police to agree to allow me to file..IF I go back to Tampa!!

Jim61 · January 12, 2016 4:47AM

How come that does not surprise me today.

isgust;

Maxcrusha · January 12, 2016 5:00AM

well, at least the show isnt in Tampa next year

Jim61 · January 12, 2016 5:04AM

Originally posted by: Maxcrusha

well, at least the show isnt in Tampa next year

But it is the following year!

luckybucks · January 12, 2016 5:18AM

That makes this an even more frustrating story. The police are there to serve and protect. Don't get me started on that !!

Another lead for you might me local pawn shops / antique shops.

The thieves will want to dump the stolen goods ASAP without getting caught.

Jim61 · January 12, 2016 6:32AM

Trying to re-post numbersman to clean up the list of stolen notes. Looks like it worked.

Just finished up my large size inventory and it saddens me to report that I have 11(eleven)stolen notes that I would like to list in the hopes that someone out there may know of or come across any of them in an attempt to reclaim them.Also,if anyone knows where else I need to list this info please get in touch.I think it's with Doug Davis but I don't have his contact info.They are as follows.....

FR 226A 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# D74857616

FR 228 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# R6159115

FR 229 1899 $1 SC in PMG 65 EPQ ser# X20775889

FR 229A 1899 $1 SC in raw fine ser# 40330382

FR 231 1899 $1 SC in raw fine ser# D617075D

FR 232 1899 $1 SC in raw vf(25) ser# K64055816K

FR 233 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# D34448294A

FR 235 1899 $1 SC in raw xf ser# N50556329A

FR 236 1899 $1 SC in raw vf/xf ser# T432786A

FR 237 1923 $1 SC in raw CCU ser#Y57683190D

FR 237 1923 $1 SC in raw GEM ser#A6630141B

These notes were all pretty close to one another within the same case and although I truly don't know how the thief stole them I get the feeling it was someone grabbing a close stack out from a case somehow with me,my wife and Tom all not catching it.My wife and I are physically sick over this and we are considering not doing anymore shows(maybe that's just our shock and disgust talking).It seems that good guys(or even a half decent guy like me) do in fact finish last.The value of these notes is in the #3500-$4000 range.

numbersman · January 12, 2016 7:05AM

I tried over and over again to fix that.Each time I went to edit it the list already looked correct.That's a big help Jim!

Jim61 · January 12, 2016 7:24AM

More than glad to help Rob. I felt it would be easier for those trying to copy/paste elsewhere.

SaorAlba · January 12, 2016 7:58AM

If I set up at shows like that I would have a little GoPro camera set up as a security device.

It is a long shot, but I hope they catch the creature that victimized you.

Bigmoney · January 12, 2016 8:09AM

Sorry to hear that .One reason I really don't like shows. Heres a link to NICI-Doug Davis site .Its a great organization. I am a member and receive reports at least one a week about stolen items all over the country .Its a non profit organization and is funded by donations. I encourage anyone who collects and deals in coins/currency to support this organization. Good luck.

NCIC

Maxcrusha · January 12, 2016 10:03AM

shoot, even having a camera that doesnt work (or isnt plugged in) at the table may deter someone from taking a shot... kinda like when you put the bar on your steering wheel... locked or unlocked, people would avoid that car (or so we assumed)

golden · January 12, 2016 10:36AM

Originally posted by: gnat
I'm very sorry to hear about this. I would contact local coin shops with a list of the notes - they may try to dispose of these quickly. Notifying all currency dealers is also advisable as the thieve(s) may dispose of them out of state -- more rapidly than you might think.

Report the theft to the Police and have them complete a written report. A copy of the Police report will be vital to possible recovery if they are later found in someone's inventory. Remember, good title to a stolen note cannot be transferred to even an unsuspecting buyer (in most cases).

element159 · January 12, 2016 10:39AM

That sucks numbers, sorry to hear about it. I think a GoPro (or some other camera) is a good idea. Make it visible, and it might be a deterrent.

I (selfishly) hope you keep going to shows, cuz I enjoyed meeting you at FUN last year, when I could make it.

delistamps · January 12, 2016 11:14AM

Someone you know? Hopefully they're dumb enough to list them for sale on the BST board!

CCCurrency · January 12, 2016 11:57AM

So sorry for you and your wife. You were both victims to one of societies low life. I'm also sadden to hear that you feel that's it might have been someone you trusted. I've never met your wife but I know that you are a very friendly outgoing and humorous person please don't lose those qualities. Trust is a hard thing to gain but so easy to lose. I've been a victim of thieves also and know that feeling of being violated. Hopefully your notes will be found but in the mean time try to get some sleep.

oklahomadanny · January 12, 2016 12:23PM

Originally posted by: numbersman

I tried over and over again to fix that.Each time I went to edit it the list already looked correct.That's a big help Jim!

This annoying quirk/problem with HTML coding/formatting was very recently brought up by a MODERATOR in the Sportscard forum. He was also having this same problem. I am lucky, I guess, that formatting works properly for me. I can simply hit the "Quote" button (like Jim61) on your post and it will appear formatted correctly when I hit "Reply". The Sportscard moderator claims it is the WYSIWYG/HTML setting in their profile settings. I'm not changing mine to test this theory, my luck it would break my ability to get the proper formatting. Shortly after the new software was introduced this problem(s) was addressed by totally disabling the WYSIWYG functioning in the profile settings. Would be interesting to hear what other members have their settings set to.

Jim61 · January 12, 2016 10:07PM

Hey Danny, I did not do a "QUOTE".

oklahomadanny · January 12, 2016 11:50PM

Originally posted by: Jim61

Hey Danny, I did not do a "QUOTE".

Works for me.

Alex1176 · January 13, 2016 12:37AM

Few months ago somebody stole two envelopes with banknotes inside from my mailbox. Not expensive ones but still... So my wife told me that it was decided by God that I will lose something, and I was very lucky that it was notes and not something with my health.

Omega32 · January 13, 2016 4:47AM

So sorry to hear about this Rob - you had some great notes in there. I hope you find them!!

NorthTrek · January 13, 2016 6:14AM

Rob, I'm very sorry to hear that. Is it possible that FUN organizers had security video on premises? I viewed your notes on Thursday, I think -- can you nail down the day and time you last saw them?

numbersman · January 13, 2016 8:00AM

I'm working on the issues that I can control and pushing the limit on what I can't.It's a work in progress right now and many of your suggestions are in play.Thanks for all the comments as it truly helps.Meanwhile..........Ft Lauderdale huh...........hard to resist as I live 45 minutes from the convention center and equally important...I know where to go for dinner!

FUN Update-STOLEN NOTES!!!!!UPDATED-NOTES FOUND

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