That video is amazing, a virtual training film for cops, thieves, and dealers. Thank goodness the camera was on and working, I'm guessing they will catch these guys because of it. And how many dealers with similar inventories have such up to date photos of their cards for insurance purposes and lookouts for attempted fencing? Not many, I'll bet. So Ash seems well positioned for a positive ending to this story--I certainly hope so. But without wanting to blame the victim here, and with 20 years of doing shows in my past, it's inconceivable to me that anyone would place that suitcase on the floor and so close to an aisle and walk away without designating a helper to sit with it until it was time to fill the display cases. Yes, the young guys shouldn't have allowed themselves to get distracted so easily, but it's on the owner of that suitcase to assure its safety at all times.
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