Stolen Card on Ebay

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by howard38

This is somewhat similar. The accidental recipient in this case seems like a straight up criminal though what he did is evidently not illegal in the UK:

http://shine.yahoo.com/work-money/a-...ml?.tsrc=opera

Only difference is it was that own women's doing that cost her $40K. If I was the guy that she sent the money to for two years, I'd gladly send it all back in one big package, with a brochure to a nearby hospital for the mentally retarded.

All jokes aside, I think it's pretty clear to everyone that the smart thing to do would have been to send the card back to the intended recipient immediately. Waiting for there to be a big stink about it doesn't really change anything, except for the legal aspect. In fact, I'd consider the moves kevino35 made to be even sleazier than just not returning the card and effectively stealing it. At least in that case he wouldn't be claiming to have done nothing wrong.

In regards to "flavius," I slightly agree with a few bits and pieces of his statements. While an incident like this will certainly hurt his reputation (though reputation can be a bit overrated - what percent of people in the hobby will actually read this entire thread and remember it next time they deal with him? 10%?), legally I've seen very little evidence to prove that this seller really knew he was selling someone else's property. The guy does a lot of business, clearly - who's to say he didn't just figure he won the Cobb?

I'm really not surprised, though. Actually, I'd almost consider it normal for most of the population to go the route Kevin did. Luckily, this hobby is a little more tight-knit than the general population and people like Kevin are rarer in prewar cards than postwar, memorabilia, and nonsports.

As always, the best test of a man's character is when nobody (or very few people) are watching.

[Clutch-Hitter]

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[Wymers Auction]

Do we really need a corrupt legal system to decide our morality? I just want to say that I hope it works out I have bought several items from Chris and all have been top notch.

[teetwoohsix]

Give Chris his card back damn it !!! (seriously). Do the right thing.
This should be a no-brainer.
It's his card, give it back to him.

Sincerely, Clayton

[chris]

I wanted to let everyone know I received my card today from Ebay seller kevino35. Thank you for everyones help in this matter. Happy V day.

Chris

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

Give Chris his card back damn it !!! (seriously). Do the right thing.
This should be a no-brainer.
It's his card, give it back to him.

Sincerely, Clayton

Originally Posted by chris

I wanted to let everyone know I received my card today from Ebay seller kevino35. Thank you for everyones help in this matter. Happy V day.

Chris

When Clayton talks, people listen.

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

When Clayton talks, people listen.

Ha ha, yeah right Frank I wish it were that easy

High-five to kevino35 for doing the right thing & congrats Chris, I'm glad you got your card back

Sincerely, Clayton

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by chris

I wanted to let everyone know I received my card today from Ebay seller kevino35. Thank you for everyones help in this matter. Happy V day.

Chris

another festivus miracle!

[tschock]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

another festivus miracle!

Or is that another flavius miracle?