News story on stolen Cobb and others recovered

[scooter729]

Good to hear some stolen baseball cards were recovered and returned to the owner.

http://ww.abc6.com/global/story.asp?s=12807064

I'm just not sure if the owner realizes the cards aren't quite worth $11K. Who wants to break the news about the Babe Ruth card? Maybe the P-F '87 Ruben Sierra must be the money-maker!

[BlueDevil89]

$11K was likely the amount reported on his homeowner's insurance claim.

The owner's probably ticked off that the authorities caught the thief and returned the property.

He could have bought some REAL nice cards with $11K...

[Matthew H]

I hope he didn't buy those from one of those eBay attic finds

[rp12367]

She should get a good lawyer and get it down to a misdemeanor no way they are worth 11K

[tbob]

Originally Posted by rp12367

She should get a good lawyer and get it down to a misdemeanor no way they are worth 11K

Depends on the particular State, some States make theft a felony if it is over $500 in value and it looks like they could be worth $500+ (not much more). Also burglary is a breaking or entering with intent to commit a felony so she could be looking at both theft and burglary. Around here a burglary of an occupied home means mandatory pen time. The gal could be in a world of hurt.

[rdixon1208]

They didn't even mention the '87 Topps Ruben Sierra.

[jbsports33]

I am very glad they got these people, why cards and not a bank or something else? The local news had a field day with this story

[magic1313]

She was not charged for theft of 11k

"Sleeper was arrested at the scene and charged with receiving stolen property over $250.00"

[Matthew H]

Residential burglary would be difficult for reduction to a misdemenor in most states I would think. Here in California, it means a strike most of the time.

[T206Collector]

I used to have one of those.... and forget.

Thx

[barrysloate]

The Bender could be an E102, among several other issues.

[pgellis]

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pb...WS11/100719817


Did he mean $11.00 instead of $11K???? Those 7 cards were the entire collection according to above

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by BlueDevil89

$11K was likely the amount reported on his homeowner's insurance claim.

The owner's probably ticked off that the authorities caught the thief and returned the property.

He could have bought some REAL nice cards with $11K...

Yup. Owner was probably hoping he never saw those cards again.

Most burglers aren't as smart as we think they are. Sometimes it's just a matter of reporting the crime.

I just picked up some stuff from the evidence locker from my town police station a couple days ago for a car break-in that happened about 16 months ago. Minor stuff like phone and GPS cords and adaptors and misc. crap out of the glove compartment..............but a violation just the same.

We could have gotten the stuff back 16 months ago if we had not pressed charges and just been happy with getting our crap back. Another flaw in the system I guess, that I don't quite understand. If you want to press charges, they keep your stuff as "evidence" and the case get dragged out for over a year..........................or..............we'l l give you your stuff back, but you need to drop the charges.

[Ladder7]

On a positive note., It's a woman who likes cards!

[scooter729]

Quoted from the Cape Cod Times article:
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The cards' owner, whose name was not released by police, identified the collection as his, saying they were family heirlooms.
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Someone must've hated this guy if they passed down a tattered 1987 Topps card and a Babe Ruth reprint!

Estimated values for the real cards:

Red Cobb: $500 - $750
Bender: $100 - $150
Wagner: $50 tops
T201 Cobb: $100 at best
T201 Johnson: $50 at best

So my high values got me to $1100, not $11,000. So it was just a case of an extra zero, that's all!

[tbob]

Apparently the authorities didn't think she was the person who actually entered the residence and stole the cards, that's why it's just theft by receiving and not theft and burglary. No mention in the article about who police thought was the perp who actually entered the residence.
I'm thinking here (pure speculation) that this was an ex-girl friend who lifted the cards or an acquaintance and, if so, probably ends up being a misdemeanor theft, $500 fine and costs, maybe a little community service.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

On a positive note., It's a woman who likes cards!

Downside of that is: That's one less female who will be available to attend the National.

[D. Bergin]

Ebay Auction title - coming soon.

Baseball Cards - Incredible Family Heirlooms valued at $11,000 WoW!!!
As Reported in News Outlets across the Country.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Downside of that is: That's one less female who will be available to attend the National.

Hope she remembers to cancel that appointment at the Marriott Harborside.

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Hope she remembers to cancel that appointment at the Marriott Harborside.

Damn, and I wanted to claim the finder's fee for locating the Ruben Sierra.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Hope she remembers to cancel that appointment at the Marriott Harborside.

Yeah she was supposed to bring the crabs.

[FUBAR]

My guess is the guy had picked up a price guide at some point and thinks every card is worth full guide value +. I would bet he has no clue about cards... otherwise, why would you own a Ruben Sierra.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Hope she remembers to cancel that appointment at the Marriott Harborside.

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