Memory Lane sold cards they didn't have per SCD

[calvindog]

Of course ML had insurance on the cards in case of theft at or loss on the way to a show.

There were 50 cards or so stolen, cards that are easily identifiable if they're either offered for sale at auction or sent into PSA or SGC, who I presume have already been provided scans of the cards and are on the lookout for these cards if sent in raw for grading. Anyone who buys the cards as slabbed would be buying stolen property; not a great investment I promise.

And I have no doubt Ryan will be made whole as if his cards sold for the prices realized at auction; that's what insurance is for.

My guess is some hotel employee stole them, having no idea either the value or rarity of the cards. He's probably panicked at this point, not appreciating what he stole at the time. I just hope he didn't dump them somewhere in an effort to get rid of the evidence. While it's incredibly frustrating for any of the winners of these really rare, special cards, the buyers aren't out any money, just a few hours of sleep. Travis, that can be count two of your humdinger of a lawsuit.

[gabrinus]

Now other auction houses can say "at least our stuff doesn't get stolen in crappy hotel rooms and we pay our consignors within 30 days"...Jerry

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Travis, that can be count two of your humdinger of a lawsuit.

My lawsuit has nothing to do with this. It's a small claims court filing.

Also, I am less confidence than you that the insurance company would pay out on this claim. Hopefully the cards are recovered.

[calvindog]

You’re actually going to take the time to sue ML in small claims court? And then take a judgment from one state and try to enforce it in another state?

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by calvindog

You’re actually going to take the time to sue ML in small claims court? And then take a judgment from one state and try to enforce it in another state?

I’m reminded of the great Morris Albert hit of 1977 “Feelings”.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CyBcHU...FsYmVydA%3D%3D

[Fred]

Just curious - let's say the cards were found and a perp was arrested - would they have to be held as evidence until a trial? Or could ML sell them and ship them out to the winning bidders and use pictures/scans as evidence?

What if the perp was going to plead innocent. Doesn't that make it even more likely that law enforcement would hold on to the cards as evidence?

[calvindog]

My guess is ML would care more about getting the cards to the auction winners than pressing charges. I have no doubt that’s all that matters to the auction house.

[Kidnapped18]

Interesting case for that amount of cards to be stolen and still auctioned!! Hate it for all the winning bidders especially the 14 CJ winners!

FYI Police detectives will only hold onto the cards as long as necessary to conduct their investigation. They would not be holding $2M worth or cards in property for the duration of a trial. All US courts are backlogged with cases since COVID so a case going to trial will likely take months to years.

Think about it if your 2020 Tesla was stolen and the police recovered it they certainly would not hold onto it for a trial to take place a year later. That would cause too many inconveniences especially if that was your only mode of transportation. Once the investigation is complete the property will be returned to the owner.

Originally Posted by Fred

Just curious - let's say the cards were found and a perp was arrested - would they have to be held as evidence until a trial? Or could ML sell them and ship them out to the winning bidders and use pictures/scans as evidence?

What if the perp was going to plead innocent. Doesn't that make it even more likely that law enforcement would hold on to the cards as evidence?

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Kidnapped18

Think about it if your 2020 Tesla was stolen...

What about my 91 Honda CRX?

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by calvindog

You’re actually going to take the time to sue ML in small claims court? And then take a judgment from one state and try to enforce it in another state?

Yep. They pissed me off. Plus it'll be a fun learning experience.

Same state.