USPS lost package--please keep an eye out

[nolemmings]

Hi guys--thanks for the info. Both the Postal Inspector and Cobb County GA sheriff's office send me to voice mail, the latter allowing for emergency transfers but I chose not to speak to the desk sergeant, at least not yet. I have no number for Ebay--all I get is an infernal web loop -- I wanted to alert them that they may hear from law enforcement and to ask what else they might suggest.

I was sent a form letter months ago, telling me the mailing label had become separated from the package and returning the label to me. Oddly, to me anyway, the tape is still intact right along three sides of the label's edge, as if it had been cut off with a box-cutter or other precision tool--there was no tearing, no tape beyond the label and no paper remnants from the USPS flat rate box. I was given a form to fill out so that they could check to see if it would match the contents of an unidentified package at some facility in Georgia where all such packages (labels separated from box) are sent. Not long ago I received word that they were unsuccessful in locating my package--I hope I still have that notice. Now here it is for sale in GA from a guy who states he specializes in "bulk merchandise and lost freight". Hmmm.

[pkaufman]

Todd, I only mentioned the Sheriff's Office because they might have already been aware of this guy for this type of thing and/or could go right out and seize the suspect item to prevent its "disposition". Paul

[calvindog]

I'm not sure what's worse, that the guy stole Todd's card or that he's selling it for about 6x Todd's price a couple years back.

[Buythatcard]

How do you know whether the seller is the one who stole it? Is it possible that they received the card from the original thief unaware of the card's history.

Do you think it might be a good idea to contact the seller and ask them how they came about this card?

I have had cards stolen from me via the USPS several times and I've always searched them out on eBay to see if I can catch the thief. This is the first time that I have ever seen this happen. I hope that you track down this thief.

[nolemmings]

Hi Howard,

I've actually had stolen cards returned to me twice-- once by the PD in Phoenix and the other by the Sheriff's Dept. in Flagstaff. I also had some others appear at a show in Phoenix and a board member/dealer here tipped me off, leading to their return. Finally, I once "won" the Ebay auction for a stolen card and showed up at the seller's shop (a coin dealer in Phoenix) and told them I'd been in contact the local PD, leading to that card's return--although I paid him some amt he claimed to have in it to be fair. Given all these events, I don't know if I should consider myself very lucky or very unlucky.

BTW, I have contacted the seller.

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

How do you know whether the seller is the one who stole it? Is it possible that they received the card from the original thief unaware of the card's history.

Do you think it might be a good idea to contact the seller and ask them how they came about this card?

I have had cards stolen from me via the USPS several times and I've always searched them out on eBay to see if I can catch the thief. This is the first time that I have ever seen this happen. I hope that you track down this thief.

[Buythatcard]

Todd,

I consider that you are lucky that you were able to track down some of these cards. I would love to just once be able to bring someone down for stealing from me.

I had multiple packages go lost(stolen) on me all from the same PO. It happened over a few weeks. I contacted the PO. Postmaster and anyone else that I was suppose to contact but nothing was ever done. I watched Craiglist and eBay for weeks hoping to see the cards out there but never did.

I hope for the best regarding the McGraw card. This will be a victory for all of us if you can get this card back and also catch the thief.

[autograf]

I'm a UPS guy and our 'overgoods' location is in Atlanta. Goods that can't be repatriated with their owners are gathered by type and sold by the palett. I think it's possible that he may have bought the card in a lot of cards from USPS in a similar situation. We log each unidentifiable shipment into a system that is searchable and people try to marry up the goods with the shipper, I would contact the seller for more info for sure though.......we don't sell the goods till a certain time, well after claims have been paid on them.....

[HerbK]

Hey Todd,

I'm sorry to hear of your ordeal. When you get a chance, read my thread below. I think you're going to find out that this guy is legit. It's the same dealer who I had contact with and after him explaining to me in great detail what he does, his story checked out. I made many calls to verify this. This guy just buys skids in bulk - he's not the bad guy -- the USPS is. After I checked out this individual, I felt comfortable enough to make a deal with him off eBay for the card and it all worked out fine.

One thing to keep in mind (which stuck out in mine), his acquisition of the CJ was recent enough that it still showed on eBay's completed listings. He contacted the original seller (Andy) to see if he wanted to work out a deal on the card. Who in their right mind, would contact the seller of a lost/stolen card while in possession of stolen property -- on line -- in an attempt to work out a deal? It just doesn't make any sense. Tracking him down on eBay with stolen property would be very easy for law enforcement.

His feedback (showing the various items he acquires) would also lead one to believe, he's dealing in a variety of hodge-podge.

Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.

Herb.

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