Glad to hear the coins are back, and I hope they get the bastages who stole them!
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It's interesting how the thieves tried to sell with all the pubicity. Were they aware of the pubicity? How was the address where the coins were stashed obtained? And here's another daunting question; If they knew it would be difficult to sell, did they set their eyes on the reward money? I just find it unusal that someone could lead them to the coins and the thieves were no where to be found. The recovery of the coins is great news. But the dealer who brought this to Julian's attention, is his life in jeopardy with the thugs who may have plans to return for the reward money? Of course, everything could have unfolded through dumb luck and a couple of very stupid crooks who didn't realize the attention, reward money and publicity this crime received.
Leo
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<< <i>But the dealer who brought this to Julian's attention, is his life in jeopardy with the thugs who may have plans to return for the reward money? >>
Hopefully these are just garden-variety opportunistic street punks and not violent criminals. And hopefully they'll be in jail soon.
This is fantastic news Julian, and certainly great timing with the holidays upon us. I take it from your post that some of the higher-profile pieces are still missing. Undoubtedly they'll show up eventually when these guys start singing about their comrades in crime. Let us know as things progress. Best wishes and congrats.
<< <i>that eastern dealer deserves extreme accolades, however they probably have to be secret accolades. >>
And that reward money! >>
I agree, there are around 127,000 accolades due to that dealer. Excellent update to the story, thanks for sharing.
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Great news!!!! Hopefully the other items are found, too!!
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The recovery of the coins is great news. But the dealer who brought this to Julian's attention, is his life in jeopardy with the thugs who may have plans to return for the reward money?
Of course, everything could have unfolded through dumb luck and a couple of very stupid crooks who didn't realize the attention, reward money and publicity this crime received.
Leo
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Good news, Julian. Thanks for bringing us up to date.
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<< <i>But the dealer who brought this to Julian's attention, is his life in jeopardy with the thugs who may have plans to return for the reward money? >>
Hopefully these are just garden-variety opportunistic street punks and not violent criminals. And hopefully they'll be in jail soon.
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<< <i>that eastern dealer deserves extreme accolades,
however they probably have to be secret accolades. >>
And that reward money! >>
I agree, there are around 127,000 accolades due to that dealer. Excellent update to the story, thanks for sharing.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Excellent!
Great news Mr. Leidman.
Mike
You can't imagine the stink when the trunk of the car in the long-term parking lot starts to cook up around July .
I am glad those theifs didn't have staying power.
Hopefully the remaining missing coins will be recovered; and.................... the thieves caught, charged, prosecuted, convicted and punished.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
I hope everything is eventually recovered.
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