Card Thefts

[Mdmtx]

I think I would wake up early. Hold my urge to use the restroom for a bit. Then when I felt it was properly saved up, I would let it loose in a box. Then wrap it up real nice and place out for delivery. Make sure to retrieve if not stolen, prior to delivery man picking it up. If they are the recipient of such a nice gift, might break their habit.

Mark

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Mdmtx

I think I would wake up early. Hold my urge to use the restroom for a bit. Then when I felt it was properly saved up, I would let it loose in a box. Then wrap it up real nice and place out for delivery. Make sure to retrieve if not stolen, prior to delivery man picking it up. If they are the recipient of such a nice gift, might break their habit.

Mark

While all of the above suggestions are great, I really like this one - I considered leaving a 'dummy' package with a note inside, but I like your idea even better!

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by Runscott

While all of the above suggestions are great, I really like this one - I considered leaving a 'dummy' package with a note inside, but I like your idea even better!

I would advise against this. The type of person who would steal from someone's mailbox is very likely the type of person who would over retaliate to your action. You get a little urine on their hands and they retaliate with a rock through the window or worse.

Security cameras are a good idea if you think this is going to happen again and I would hand deliver all outgoing packages in the future.

However, if in the end if you let this eat at you too much, the thief has stolen from you again.

Good luck

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by obcbobd

I would advise against this. The type of person who would steal from someone's mailbox is very likely the type of person who would over retaliate to your action. You get a little urine on their hands and they retaliate with a rock through the window or worse.

Security cameras are a good idea if you think this is going to happen again and I would hand deliver all outgoing packages in the future.

However, if in the end if you let this eat at you too much, the thief has stolen from you again.

Good luck

I was thinking out the other end (hopefully not a double entendra)

[nrm1977]

I'm sorry to hear about the theft. Like other folks have mentioned, I never leave anything in my mailbox for outgoing. IMO, a crook could easily target your mailbox as the red flag is up, basically saying "hey look at me, something is in my mailbox"!

On a side note, in all my years on ebay 16+, I had one incoming package that was empty and I didn't have insurance so, I was SOL! Back then ebay didn't require sellers to cover insurance. The card stolen was a 2000 Topps Chrome refractor Ron Dayne rookie , it was around a $250+ card. Yes, I'm from WI, on a good note, I could probably find that card for $5.00! Anyhow, sorry to hear about the theft, never know maybe it will show up?

[tedzan]

Scott

I have had theft-free, trouble-free experience with the USPS system now for 40+ years regarding sending and receiving sportscards (and related items).

I attribute this to a simple decision I made back in the 1970's to rent a PO Box in a small Post Office branch near were I live. You get personal attention
from the Postal employee(s) at such branch offices. My postmaster calls me when I receive an important package containing BB cards. He knows not to
jam "soft" packages into my PO box, etc., etc.

Perhaps, I've been lucky all these years. Whatever, I cannot say enough for this type of personal service from USPS.

My advice to you....consider renting a PO Box in a local small PO. The annual fee ranges $50 - $100. This is a small price to pay for "peace of mind".


TED Z
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[hshrimps]

I would move if I were you. They will come back and steal your cards. Don't trust police on this kind of matter, unless someone died otherwise they wouldn't care this kind of kindergarten crime.