Massive theft at Dallas card show, Nearly 2 Million Dollars worth of cards stolen

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

It depends if they planned for phase 2 as carefully as phase 1.

Have you personally seen any proof of co-conspirators in the footage? I watched a few of the videos and saw one guy grab a case and walk out. If I was shown in the photos. Aside from Huge-o (sic) . I'd come out and say I had nothing to do with it....quickly as possible.

[sb1]

The three guys distracting the three employees are working in conjunction with the bag man. They have been seen on film scouting out the booth all day long, even going as far as changing clothes several times so as to appear to be different individuals. I would suspect while this was all going down they had one or two people stationed as lookouts, maybe at exits and/or even vehicles waiting close by outside. This was not a spurt of the moment grab and go, they planned this out well in advance from all signs.

[sflayank]

I have a question? What was their plan b?
They waited all day..how did they know whoever took the cards out of the display cases would put the cards in the carrying case and leave it on the floor?..if that person simply took the case with him.to the parking lot or just to his workers waiting for them to finish packing etc..what was the plan b?

[raulus]

Originally Posted by sflayank

I have a question? What was their plan b?
They waited all day..how did they know whoever took the cards out of the display cases would put the cards in the carrying case and leave it on the floor?..if that person simply took the case with him.to the parking lot or just to his workers waiting for them to finish packing etc..what was the plan b?

Walk away and try again at the next show?

[packs]

Yeah. Theft is usually a crime of opportunity. No opportunity, no theft. The Plan B stuff is usually reserved for higher concept or more sensitive thefts than baseball cards.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by packs

Yeah. Theft is usually a crime of opportunity. No opportunity, no theft. The Plan B stuff is usually reserved for higher concept or more sensitive thefts than baseball cards.

True, but I would characterize this theft as being a $2,000,000 heist, not "just baseball cards." I still agree, no plan B other than walk away.

However, when the cards themselves, with various minor defects and imperfections, are almost as identifiable as fingerprints, they won't get anything close to full retail.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Ok, I've read the thread and I've seen several posts about having some sort of private security hired to watch a dealer's inventory at all times. This was the first thing I thought of when I heard about the theft initially. Why would you go to a show with $2M worth of cards (in just ONE case) let alone all the other inventory you have at your table and not spend the money to have people behind your table whose sole purpose for being there is to watch your stuff?!

Sure, it would add to your show overhead, but the peace of mind would be worth it. And with that inventory, you could make one sale and pay for the security for the whole weekend from it.

I know Ash is a great guy and dealer and hope all works out for him, but I find myself torn between feeling bad about this and feeling upset that he didn't have this type of security at his table. Am I alone here or do any of you guys find yourselves in the same boat as me?

ETA: Of course, I feel bad about it, but I'm still upset security wasn't there.

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Have you personally seen any proof of co-conspirators in the footage? I watched a few of the videos and saw one guy grab a case and walk out. If I was shown in the photos. Aside from Huge-o (sic) . I'd come out and say I had nothing to do with it....quickly as possible.

There is one video where it's pretty clear two other guys are involved distracting Ashish's workers.

[SteveWhite]

It is now on the Athletic Website and on the CBS Sports webpage.