Claim of $80k+ theft at the National

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by Oscar_Stanage

maybe it is common in the community to let someone put $90k worth of cards in hand, but it does not really make any sense to me.

But to hand them off to a "kid" 3 or so booths down sure as hell isn't. Even without checking to see if there is money in the bag? I wouldn't let those out of my site, especially at the National.

[Oscar_Stanage]

it does not sound like the guy is hiding. Perhaps he did some legal legwork and figured you can legally do this and leave the state?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Oscar_Stanage

it does not sound like the guy is hiding. Perhaps he did some legal legwork and figured you can legally do this and leave the state?

Theft is illegal in most states. Probably even Jersey.

[Oscar_Stanage]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Theft is illegal in most states. Probably even Jersey.

from the article...
"Giddings, who provided witnesses who saw the incident, said detectives contacted the alleged suspect, who lives in Ohio, and requested that he return to Atlantic City to be interviewed, but he declined."

Of course its illegal, but maybe there is something equivalent to no-extradition across state lines for collectibles.... why else is this guy letting the victim know who he is and then answering a phone call from the cops?

[rdwyer]

Was going to type in all caps, but site won't let me. Not Dick Giddings!

[mrreality68]

Hopefully it works out but I also do not understand that in the article

I’m out of mind that I let him leave the booth because I trusted him because his bag was in the booth. We had no idea how much money was in the bag; it’s not my job to do that.


When you are dealing in that value of cards and that value of money then it is your job

[Lorewalker]

And if someone hands you a bag of their money in advance why the in world would you even think to take possession of it?

Like almost every theft story at the National I have heard, going back years and years, none of them seem to add up and are highly suspicious.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

And if someone hands you a bag of their money in advance why the in world would you even think to take possession of it?

Like almost every theft story at the National I have heard, going back years and years, none of them seem to add up and are highly suspicious.

LOL, my favorite is still the purple sticker guy story and all the fake accounts on here he or his friend made to post about it.

[chalupacollects]

Originally Posted by Oscar_Stanage

from the article...
"Giddings, who provided witnesses who saw the incident, said detectives contacted the alleged suspect, who lives in Ohio, and requested that he return to Atlantic City to be interviewed, but he declined."

Of course its illegal, but maybe there is something equivalent to no-extradition across state lines for collectibles.... why else is this guy letting the victim know who he is and then answering a phone call from the cops?

Sounds like this is going to turn into a he/he said he/he said story. Ohio guy can claim a deal was done and the other guy stole the $86k out of the bag...things that make you go hmmmmm.

[Exhibitman]

"On second thought, take the bag of cash and leave the cannoli."

Karma is a bitch: if I am recalling it right, this is the dealer who sold stolen cards at the last AC national and refused to give back the inventory he had when the rightful owner and the buyer presented the facts. I won't out them but

[Lorewalker]

At least this time it did not take place in a line to get ice cream. Ice cream should never be a part of a crime or a crime scene.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

At least this time it did not take place in a line to get ice cream. Ice cream should never be a part of a crime or a crime scene.

Never underestimate the lure of a triple scoop waffle cone.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Never underestimate the lure of a triple scoop waffle cone.

I get it. Hard to eat with just one hand with a 51 Mantle in the other.

[Peter_Spaeth]

It gets weird at post 42.

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=258272

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

I get it. Hard to eat with just one hand with a 51 Mantle in the other.

You do have to admit Mathew has some great stories. He also has/had a ton of fake accounts on here.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Never underestimate the lure of a triple scoop waffle cone.

Wow.
https://www.net54baseball.com/showpo...&postcount=130

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Never underestimate the lure of a triple scoop waffle cone.

With sprinkles, of course.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Theft is illegal in most states. Probably even Jersey.

Murderers get out with barely a slap on the wrist. What happens to thieves now a days?

[chalupacollects]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Murderers get out with barely a slap on the wrist. What happens to thieves now a days?

They get elected to Congress...

[RCFire82]

Went down some fun rabbit holes reading up on past "incidents" with the dealer involved in this "theft" case! On a side note, learned that Rich Klein wasn't the originator of Secret Santa...thank you sir for taking that over. Thinking of making it out to my first national next year. This is a good reminder to keep one's situation awareness up when it comes to who your dealing with.

[cannonballsun]

I checked out those other two threads that were mentioned in this thread.
Some pretty wild stuff, but some often amusing stuff.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Theft is illegal in most states. Probably even Jersey.

Good one