Stolen Card 1888 S.F. Hess N321 Newhert

[Yoda]

Dan, having once had a beautiful '33 Goudey stolen at a Ft. Washington show, I can relate to that empty hollow feeling you must have. Fortunately, my insurer, once they received the police report, was responsive and I received partial reimbursement.
I have never had another Goudey Gehrig that was as nice as the one ripped off me.
Like others, I will keep my eyes open at the National. It is such a rare card that the perp may have trouble fencing it.
John

[Steve_NY]

Collectors who are honest just don't realize what it means to set up and watch for thieves. Having done 39 Nationals, I have lost items periodically and I often write them off to the cost of doing business. But each time I get hit I get more cautious. Most of my display is now in locked showcases and anything left on the table is far enough from anyone so that they would have to reach over my showcases to get them.

But locking the showcases is a pain as it creates more time for me to retrieve items collectors want to look at. But believe me, it does help as long as when you hand a collectors an inch to 2 inches of cards, it means they must be supervised, or you hand them only ten or 15 cards at a time.

I hope I am wrong, but I still think that the time to be most careful is during set up and break down. I am not pointing a finger at the dealers, but there are many individuals who get in at that time who are friends or acquaintances of dealers.

The point of my response is BE CAREFUL. Often the ones you should be careful with, you let your guard down. BE CAREFUL 100% of the time.

Steve_NY

[scottglevy]

Very sorry to hear Dan. Will keep an eye out.

[Buythatcard]

Pisses me off whenever I hear stories like this. Hope you get your card back.

Hope the POS is also caught.

[ValKehl]

I would think/hope that the Dulles Expo Center (where the Chantilly Show is held) would have a system of security cameras covering the entire floor area because this Expo Center is the venue for a variety of shows (e.g., gun shows, antique shows, etc.) throughout the year in which the participating dealers are exhibiting valuable merchandise. Dan, if you haven't already, I suggest you contact the Expo Center management and ask them about security cameras.

[ksfarmboy]

Good luck Dan, I hope you get the card back and soon.

[shoreball51]

Dan,

I hope the pos that did this is found. Very sorry to hear as I was not aware of this when speaking to you at the show.

[danmckee]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

I would think/hope that the Dulles Expo Center (where the Chantilly Show is held) would have a system of security cameras covering the entire floor area because this Expo Center is the venue for a variety of shows (e.g., gun shows, antique shows, etc.) throughout the year in which the participating dealers are exhibiting valuable merchandise. Dan, if you haven't already, I suggest you contact the Expo Center management and ask them about security cameras.

Sadly no cameras in the Expo Center Val but I like the idea. Probably too much cost and maintenance for the building. It was my own fault, I let my guard down while dealing with my dealer friend. Just amazes me that they did it without both me and him seeing. I had cards everywhere, all over the top of my cases, I was lazy and stupid. Too trusting as I would never even think of taking a card from anyone.

[Rickyy]

Sorry to hear this ... its a tough card...hope it turns up soon...we'll all keep on the lookout.

Ricky Y