Stolen Card - 1910 Mecca T220 Jack Dempsey
 

I know this is a longshot, but I found out today a card I sold through eBay was stolen from inside the package during delivery. Mysteriously, the card disappeared from tracking for nine days only to resurface and be delivered with the package empty. The card was a 1910 Mecca T220 Jack Dempsey card. It was authenticated SGC 3, with an Authentication #2171161. If anyone notices this particular card for sale, I would appreciate that information. Very much appreciated, Jeff


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This thread was moved from a BST section to get more eyes on it.
Good luck tracking it down.
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Thank you Leon


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USPS --- inside job?
 

I too had this happen--in my case since the package was delivered, eBay wouldn't refund him, it was my call, I have a feeling it was a inside job with the customer and the USPS employee--I did refund the buyer and turned the case over to my private sports card insurance--good luck!

The customer has been the very best person to work with on this case. They noticed the package had been crudely opened and resealed, was nine days late, and they took pictures. They also prepared a video of opening the package that was empty, except for my original invoice. I am positive the customer was totally innocent. Money is not the issue as the card was only sold for $135. I just am disappointed.


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This type of theft seems to be happening more and more lately. So many sellers still put the name of their business, usually containing “collectibles” or “‘memorabilia” in their name on the parcel. I wish they would stop doing this, although obviously the thefts are not their fault.

Good luck, great card, I will keep my eyes peeled on FB and other sites.

I. too, was the victim of foul play. Bought a nice '47 Bond Bread Mize from a Board member, but the card arrived torn and resealed and, of course, no card included. Obviously, an inside job. The seller is working on his end and I am still waiting for a claim form from the PO. Given their egregious service, I might be waiting a long time.
If anybody spots it the Nat'l, a heads-up would be appreciated.

Yes, I've been saying this for years. Not only that, people need to start doing other tactics as well, changing package sizes and adding extra cardboard inside to make it feel different. Use weird size boxes more often and tape the hell out of them. Buy tyvek bags and put your package inside them. Use a sharpie and scribble on the package, nothing screams nice card like a brand new clean bubble mailer. I know Octavio writes "baby photos" or "family photos" or something on his lol.

I'm seeing a new postal theft post on social media Daily. Many days I'm seeing multiple new thefts. I'm honestly terrified to send anything to any known 3rd party (Auction house/grader/dealer). And would recommend show drop offs whenever possible.

Good tips. Thanks.

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My intent regarding my post on the stolen card was not meant to indict the United States Postal Service. Rather, I have witnessed Net54 members perform amazing things, and I thought a member might see the stolen card offered for sale somewhere.
I have a small eBay business. We sell around 200 items a year. This is the first card stolen in the last several years. The service we receive from the USPS has generally been very good. I know my positive experience has not necessarily been shared by others.
Regarding above comments, our eBay generated mailing labels do not have our eBay store name, nor any eBay markings. Our packing materials used for contents protection would prevent any tactile discovery of the package contents.


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