Claim of $80k+ theft at the National

[G1911]

I find it difficult to believe a dealer is genuinely this stupid. What’s that smell? There’s an aroma of bullshit. I’ll pick “things that didn’t happen” for $500. If people believe this happened as described, PM me. I have this sweet bridge in Brooklyn I’ll sell you real cheap.

[Kenny Cole]

Originally Posted by G1911

I find it difficult to believe a dealer is genuinely this stupid. What’s that smell? There’s an aroma of bullshit. I’ll pick “things that didn’t happen” for $500. If people believe this happened as described, PM me. I have this sweet bridge in Brooklyn I’ll sell you real cheap.

This

[Jewish-collector]

Of course, this story as stated didn't happen. Sometime you just gotta say, "Why the _____ are you reporting this nonsense story ?"

[drcy]

The "Would you hold my bag with $100,000 in it for me for a while?" part itself is bizarre.

[Griffins]

Maybe the light was bad over that table. Happened before.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Griffins

Maybe the light was bad over that table. Happened before.

LOL, I also remember the bad lighting fiasco.

[warrior1978]

Considering the "buyer" is now in Ohio presumably with the cards and declining to return to Atlanta City, if I was the victim and considering the amount, I would be seeking a federal investigation by the FBI under 18 USC 2314.

Whoever transports, transmits, or transfers in interstate or foreign commerce any goods, wares, merchandise, securities or money, of the value of $5,000 or more, knowing the same to have been stolen, converted or taken by fraud;

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2314

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by bnorth

LOL, I also remember the bad lighting fiasco.

That year I ended up buying 4 gray backs from the same seller. Light was just fine over there! I wasn't checking for wrinkles however

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by Griffins

Maybe the light was bad over that table. Happened before.

Sonny Boy!

[japhi]

Further confirmation that man-child continues to be fully represented in the hobby.

[carolenny]

Once he let the guy walk away with the cards it was a done deal. No one can prove how much cash was in the bag. Exchange bag of cash for cards...guy walks away with cards...Guy hangs around for an hour chatting...He's going to say they had a deal and he paid for the cards.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by carolenny

Once he let the guy walk away with the cards it was a done deal. No one can prove how much cash was in the bag. Exchange bag of cash for cards...guy walks away with cards...Guy hangs around for an hour chatting...He's going to say they had a deal and he paid for the cards.

Right. Furthermore, nobody can say what the cards were worth.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by carolenny

Once he let the guy walk away with the cards it was a done deal. No one can prove how much cash was in the bag. Exchange bag of cash for cards...guy walks away with cards...Guy hangs around for an hour chatting...He's going to say they had a deal and he paid for the cards.

I thought the alleged thief texted Giddings he would see him in the morning in response to Giddings' text to the effect of WTF is going on. That doesn't sound like someone claiming the deal was done.

[Brian Van Horn]

Just curious. How many FBI agents were at the show? I know. They are supposed to blend in with the crowd. Also, how many arrests were made?

[Exhibitman]

This whole thing sounds like a pitch for an SNL skit: Two giant bags of dicks meet at a card show...

[bobbyw8469]

New YouTube video interview with Rick Giddings.

[jfkheat]

Interview link

https://youtu.be/nc03BTv0vDk

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by drcy

The "Would you hold my bag with $100,000 in it for me for a while?" part itself is bizarre.

I guess the kid could be trusted with 80K worth of cards but not 100K cash.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by G1911

I find it difficult to believe a dealer is genuinely this stupid. What’s that smell? There’s an aroma of bullshit. I’ll pick “things that didn’t happen” for $500. If people believe this happened as described, PM me. I have this sweet bridge in Brooklyn I’ll sell you real cheap.

That was actually my immediate response, too. Feels like an insurance scam.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by G1911

I find it difficult to believe a dealer is genuinely this stupid. What’s that smell? There’s an aroma of bullshit. I’ll pick “things that didn’t happen” for $500. If people believe this happened as described, PM me. I have this sweet bridge in Brooklyn I’ll sell you real cheap.

Have you met the victim?
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[G1911]

Originally Posted by Leon

Have you met the victim?
.

There is no victim. Does this seem like a believable story and chain of events to you?

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by G1911

There is no victim. Does this seem like a believable story and chain of events to you?

The Victim is the Beat Officer who had to come up and take this report from Gizmo.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

The Victim is the Beat Officer who had to come up and take this report from Gizmo.

I stand corrected, great point. That poor officer.

I think I’ve only bought from Gizmo AKA ‘Homey the butt clown’ once. He might be an idiot, but no thief would try and steal in such an absurd manner.

Boy has SCD has gone downhill, publishing this with a supportive article reporting his feelings and asking no questions at all.

[bxb]

Originally Posted by G1911

I find it difficult to believe a dealer is genuinely this stupid. What’s that smell? There’s an aroma of bullshit. I’ll pick “things that didn’t happen” for $500. If people believe this happened as described, PM me. I have this sweet bridge in Brooklyn I’ll sell you real cheap.

+1.

Story is hard to believe.