Lessons learned-(copied from memorabilia side)

[johnmh71]

Dan:

That is that worst nightmare of anyone on this site outside of their collection getting destroyed. I am sorry to read about your loss and I hope you get the cards back.

I would focus on local card shops and maybe even pawn shops as well. Whoever took them is probably going to look to unload them quick and those are the quickest avenues.

[canjond]

Dan- sorry to hear about the theft. I also understand trying to balance your privacy with also getting the word out. One thing that may be helpful is to post a complete list, or at least some of the key cards (maybe any identifying marks/condition if you remember) for the whole board. There are a ton of members here and surprisingly, our collective memories are pretty good. You never know if someone might see one of the cards you post/describe. It may lead nowhere if the cards are generic, but you never know.

[Jay Wolt]

Dan, that stinks!
Send me your address via a PM and I'll send out some cards & autographs your way....jay

[travrosty]

Dan, a couple of questions if not too personal.

Did they take anything else or just go right for the cards?

Do you think they were strangers or people who might have been in the house before and knew where to go?

Do you think the cards were the main target or they were just going for anything of value and stumbled across them?

Sorry to hear you got ripped off, and I hope they get caught.

ins. companies usually require special ins. for collectibles and collections, with at least a list of what you have and sometimes they will come and appraise it. But clear pictures and complete inventory is the best way to go.

There are also special ins. companies outside of homeowner ins. companies that insure collections.