my entire collection was stolen.

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Posted By: Ben

I just returned to my apartment in Montreal to discover that my entire collection, sparing a few cabinets, was stolen. I had kept everything in a box in my clothing droor, covered with clothing, and when I got back just 20 minutes ago, that box was sitting open on my bedroom floor, empty. As you might imagine, I am very shaken and upset....and haven't taken any action yet. I suppose calling the police and all the pawn shops in my area is the first step. My worst nightmare has come true. Any help in tracking down my cards would be much appreciated.

Scans of all the cards are on my website: http://www.geocities.com/mc_big_ben/tobacco_cards


now pardon me while I resume pinching myself in disbelief.

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Posted By: Scott Elkins

Hopefully you and the police will be able to track them down! Being a recent victim of a $1200 eBay "Second-Chance" scam, I can somewhat empathize. However, I couldn't imagine all of my cards being stolen - that is terrible! Good luck getting them back - I hate these scum more every time I hear something like this!

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Posted By: Wesley

Ben,

I am so sorry to hear about that.

It is hard to believe, but you really need to get a move on things immediately. Go file a report with your local police right away. I think your best chance of recovery is in the next few days.

Wesley

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Posted By: petecld

Oh my God... definitely go to the police.

I hate having to do it but I'm glad I keep all my pricey cards outside my house.

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Posted By: Ray

Any shows in your area this weekend? You might want to contact the organizers of them as well. Someone may have taken them there for a quick sale. It wouldn't hurt contacting ur insurance company, especially since u have scans of all the cards. I don't know if they'll cover any of it, but its always worth a shot. My condolences, I hope this story has a happy ending.

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Posted By: barrysloate

That's an awful story. Make a list of the cards that are easily distinguishable and make it available on both boards. The more people looking out for them, the more likely someone will spot them if they show up on ebay or anywhere else.

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Posted By: Bottom of the Ninth

Ben,

I am so sorry to hear that. Call the police ASAP. Don't touch anything. Is that all they took? Sounds like an inside job to me. Who knows you keep the cards there?

Keep us updated.

Greg

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Posted By: eric p.

ben, i hope the scum who took your cards is caught and that you get all of your cards back, hopefully they get the book thrown at them as well, for all of you who keep your cards at home at least buy a gunsafe to safe guard them, it does sound like an inside job, i would love to take a baseball bat to the thief, eric.

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Posted By: Behrod Hosseinzadeh

This is the time to get your photographic memory in check. Ask yourself all the questions that need to be anserwed.

How long have your cards been in that same spot?
Who knows about the location of your cards?
Who recently saw your cards other than yourself?
Did you show your cards to any new acquaintances?
Did any of your friends tell anyone about your collection recently?
Do you live in an apartment complex? If so, any new neighbors?
(a large percentage of burglaries are committed by neighbors)
Any sign of forced entry?
Where does it look like the perp entered the house?

Ask yourself question after question after question.....

Document Everything, write down everything. This is definitely done by someone that know's you....(hopefully its a practical joke)

Keep us updated.

Behrad

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Posted By: Brian

Best of luck, sending positive thoughts your way.

Brian