Personal Safety

[DaveW]

I've solved this problem by not having any high value cards. Seriously though, the thieves really are mostly interested in quick money - so cash, gold, etc. Most people wouldn't know a valuable card if they saw one. My home was burglarized several years ago. My Gold coins were gone but all my cards were layed out neatly by the thieves on the sofa and coffee table like they enjoyed looking at them, but they didn't take any of them.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by DaveW

I've solved this problem by not having any high value cards. Seriously though, the thieves really are mostly interested in quick money - so cash, gold, etc. Most people wouldn't know a valuable card if they saw one. My home was burglarized several years ago. My Gold coins were gone but all my cards were layed out neatly by the thieves on the sofa and coffee table like they enjoyed looking at them, but they didn't take any of them.

I heard a story about 15 years ago about a guy whose house was broken into and robbed back in the '70s. The thief stole some valuables, but didn't touch the T206 Wagner card. Probably didn't know what it was.

[bmattioli]

One thing that my late father always stressed was that NEVER EVER let anyone know what you have. Period..

[steve B]

My "security" is having a really big collection that's mostly junk.
Only have a few minutes? Good luck picking the right box. Odds are you get the late 80's Donruss, or the 81 Topps, or the "draft picks" sets....

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by steve B

My "security" is having a really big collection that's mostly junk.
Only have a few minutes? Good luck picking the right box. Odds are you get the late 80's Donruss, or the 81 Topps, or the "draft picks" sets....

I have that same type of collection. That and a 90 pound pit bull that barks at everyone. Even if you come to my house daily he will bark at you till you pet him. He is an amazing guard dog because of his bread and his barking. Worst attack dog ever though. One pet and the barking stops and he is your best buddy. If you have a treat he might even show you to the good cards.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by bmattioli

One thing that my late father always stressed was that NEVER EVER let anyone know what you have. Period..

[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by bmattioli

One thing that my late father always stressed was that NEVER EVER let anyone know what you have. Period..

Two years ago I helped my oldest son move from Chicago back to Georgia. He told me of a neighbor that had some nice cars in his garage. We walked over to see a very very nice full size early 60's Dodge drag car. It was immaculate!! The owner didn't want to crank it because he was afraid the wrong person would know he had something worth stealing.

[bigfish]

Get one of those electric fences that shock you if you pass a certain point. Turn it on at night and it should take care of any late night creeps.

Not sure of the legalities? Perhaps Jeff or Peter could give that angle?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bigfish

Get one of those electric fences that shock you if you pass a certain point. Turn it on at night and it should take care of any late night creeps.

Not sure of the legalities? Perhaps Jeff or Peter could give that angle?

I have seen people prosecuted for things like that, Toby. I think it's crazy and a thief gets what they get but the law can be tricky (ask any lawyer.)
We actually built a secret room in our house, when it was being built, where we put a 1200 lb jewelers safe (brought in by tow truck). And, that said, I still put my most valuable cards in a bank safe deposit box. All it would have taken is someone knowing what I collect coming to the door with a gun. Then a safe is useless if you value your life.