Following items stolen at Dallas Card Show

bdrr · 08-23-2020, 10:28 PM

I would appreciate the forums' help in identifying the culprit who stole roughtly $1500 worth of cards from my table on Saturday. The items (I have identified so far) are:

2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Mike Rip Card #d 52/75 ---- Resold by innocent buyer/ not pursuing further
2013 Bowman Chrome Byron Buxton Blue Refractor Autograph RC #d 003/150 ---- Recovered
2015-16 Contenders Kristaps Porzingis Cracked Ice Autograph RC #d 20/23
2016 Donruss Optic Corey Seager Rated Rookie Autograph Blue Prizm #d 1/5

I know that another 3-4 cards were taken but have yet to identify them. Thread will be updated as additional items are identified.

Reward is offered for information leading to ID and recovery.

Thanks!

***UPDATE***

Shout out to eBay seller ahmu-17 for being a stand-up dude. Got back to me this morning. He's a dealer out of Arizona. Purchased lot including Buxton and Trout comically cheap on Offer Up (of course). Allowed me to just reimburse him for cost on Buxton to be returned. Trout was sold at a card show and is now likely in the hands of a collector which I will not be pursuing further. Did not question the story or try to hide what else may have been purchased. Has offered to help find info on the seller.

Got lucky. So A++ highly recommended on this dude.

Justin7 · 08-23-2020, 10:45 PM

Horrible. So sorry this happened.

PSA2Pac · 08-23-2020, 10:47 PM

Sheesh.. people are so slimy, hope you get your stuff back man!

Asian62150 · 08-24-2020, 12:51 AM

Sorry to hear that, man. Will be keeping a look out.

Tyler Durden · 08-24-2020, 01:48 AM

Terrible. I’m so sorry that this happened to you. Tough to try to set up at a show and make a couple bucks and have to constantly be on the watch for low life thieves.

orion9578 · 08-24-2020, 01:57 AM

Sorry for having to go through this. This seems to be common among card shows/people who frequent them. Obviously its only a small percentage of the people who go(very small Im sure), but it happens a lot it seems. 30+ years collecting and two times Ive had cards stolen. Both times were at card shows(6k~ worth in 2008 and 4k~ in 2012). I never got any of my items back. Hope youre luckier than I was. I also hope if you do catch them that you'll follow through with the authorities. Seems so often people are just happy to get their stuff back and leave it at that.

babyfaceposey · 08-24-2020, 05:26 AM

Sorry this happened to you.

Keto · 08-24-2020, 06:18 AM

Should post it all over Instagram if you have one. The card community can sometime help find the thief

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ClipsandVols · 08-24-2020, 07:03 AM

Really sorry bdrr, that sucks man. Hopefully the BO community can help you locate them!

HanaleiJay · 08-24-2020, 07:24 AM

Will keep an eye on Facebook marketplace, that sucks man

Vinny1984 · 08-24-2020, 09:27 AM

Damn this sucks. If you’re dedicated and patient enough, I’d put the odds pretty high that you’ll be able to at least track these down. Everything here is serial #’ed and will pop up eventually. I buy porzingis so I’ll be on the lookout. Good luck.

mondogenerator · 08-24-2020, 08:19 PM

so booths n tables gonna need their own mounted security cameras now?

salt of the earth.

bustsomewax · 08-24-2020, 08:23 PM

That sucks man. Any chance the room had cameras and you can ask the event center/hotel to review them?

I've often wondered about this at card shows. So many distractions and people passing through.

I hope you find them and the thief is prosecuted to fullest extent.

mondogenerator · 08-24-2020, 08:27 PM

sad

sharkman17 · 08-24-2020, 08:45 PM

Kind of scares me into not wanting to setup at a show.

Wings · 08-24-2020, 08:55 PM

Unsafe to set up at shows and unsafe to sell on eBay.

leedawg62 · 08-24-2020, 10:03 PM

Dang. Sorry to hear that! I had at least two things stolen from me there that I'm aware of. I'm sure there were more. Not as much as yours but still...

2018 Flawless Tom Landry Sapphire

slum22 · 08-24-2020, 11:25 PM

Sorry to hear about the theft. Another bad element of the hobby unfortunately. Good luck in finding your cards.

bkcardcollector · 08-25-2020, 05:41 AM

Do they just go to your table ask to look at cards and then run off with them? Maybe we should look into ways to avoid this at shows as a community?

rman112 · 08-25-2020, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

Do they just go to your table ask to look at cards and then run off with them? Maybe we should look into ways to avoid this at shows as a community?

Set up a camera and have a sign saying the booth is being recorded.

Pacmeyer · 08-25-2020, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

Do they just go to your table ask to look at cards and then run off with them? Maybe we should look into ways to avoid this at shows as a community?

Sometimes people pick something up to get a better look then inadvertently put it on another seller's table when the seller wasn't looking. Doesn't happen often but does happen when dealer tables are crowded together. Tabletop display cases would let you control who picks up cards and also cut down on theft. Not likely that a thief will walk off with the entire case.

jmarascojr · 08-25-2020, 07:19 AM

Pretty sure there were a number of tables at the last National with cameras, had those signs that said "smile, you're on camera"...

Didn't look hard enough for the camera but definitely saw the sign....

rudyjustinfarrell · 08-25-2020, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmarascojr

Pretty sure there were a number of tables at the last National with cameras, had those signs that said "smile, you're on camera"...

Didn't look hard enough for the camera but definitely saw the sign....

But there have been numerous stories of stuff stolen at the Nationals as well. People are slick and sneaky when there is desired "goods" involved. I always got nervous when someone started to pull multiple items from a showcase, or a crowd started to build up and you couldn't watch everything.

For the member above who is nervous about setting up. You should be, but you can also be smart.

Take a photo of your display case before the show. If you have the time write down your bigger inventory and cross it off as you go. Multiple smaller cases is better than one big case. Use the buddy system... bring someone or team up with one of the other sellers so you can have multiple eyes from multiple angles watching out for your concerns.

Theft is definitely one of the crappier concerns for a card collector and seller.

derder · 08-25-2020, 09:35 AM

Hate this happened to ya bud. I’ll keep my eyes peeled on local Arkansas shows in case they crossed the border

bdrr · 09-22-2020, 11:07 PM

The stolen Buxton is currently on eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-BOWMAN...gAAOSwSeRfaiUW

08-23-2020, 10:28 PM	#1
bdrr Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Washington, DC but Los Angeles at heart. Posts: 13,318	Following items stolen at Dallas Card Show I would appreciate the forums' help in identifying the culprit who stole roughtly $1500 worth of cards from my table on Saturday. The items (I have identified so far) are: 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Mike Rip Card #d 52/75 ---- Resold by innocent buyer/ not pursuing further 2013 Bowman Chrome Byron Buxton Blue Refractor Autograph RC #d 003/150 ---- Recovered 2015-16 Contenders Kristaps Porzingis Cracked Ice Autograph RC #d 20/23 2016 Donruss Optic Corey Seager Rated Rookie Autograph Blue Prizm #d 1/5 I know that another 3-4 cards were taken but have yet to identify them. Thread will be updated as additional items are identified. Reward is offered for information leading to ID and recovery. Thanks! *UPDATE* Shout out to eBay seller ahmu-17 for being a stand-up dude. Got back to me this morning. He's a dealer out of Arizona. Purchased lot including Buxton and Trout comically cheap on Offer Up (of course). Allowed me to just reimburse him for cost on Buxton to be returned. Trout was sold at a card show and is now likely in the hands of a collector which I will not be pursuing further. Did not question the story or try to hide what else may have been purchased. Has offered to help find info on the seller. Got lucky. So A++ highly recommended on this dude. __________________ ~~I am the Lauri Markkanen hype machine.~~ ~~Haha. Kill me.~~ WHAT NOW, B****S, LAURI 4EVA Last edited by bdrr; 09-23-2020 at 11:29 AM.*

08-24-2020, 01:57 AM	#6
orion9578 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,995	Sorry for having to go through this. This seems to be common among card shows/people who frequent them. Obviously its only a small percentage of the people who go(very small Im sure), but it happens a lot it seems. 30+ years collecting and two times Ive had cards stolen. Both times were at card shows(6k~ worth in 2008 and 4k~ in 2012). I never got any of my items back. Hope youre luckier than I was. I also hope if you do catch them that you'll follow through with the authorities. Seems so often people are just happy to get their stuff back and leave it at that. __________________ I ONLY ship to the US and also ONLY buy & sell(No trading).

08-24-2020, 06:18 AM	#8
Keto Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 404	Should post it all over Instagram if you have one. The card community can sometime help find the thief Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~ Huge Dirk Nowitzki Collector ~ Also Lebron, Brady, MJ, & Trout from time to time

08-24-2020, 07:03 AM	#9
ClipsandVols Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 3,757 ClipsandVols	Really sorry bdrr, that sucks man. Hopefully the BO community can help you locate them! __________________ I don’t expect apologies because I know there is too much ego and pride in the human race- Gabriel Seraf

08-24-2020, 09:27 AM	#11
Vinny1984 Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 3,145 Admcm53	Damn this sucks. If you’re dedicated and patient enough, I’d put the odds pretty high that you’ll be able to at least track these down. Everything here is serial #’ed and will pop up eventually. I buy porzingis so I’ll be on the lookout. Good luck. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/187995295@N03/albums

08-23-2020, 10:45 PM	#2
Justin7 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: OG Philly Posts: 2,788	Horrible. So sorry this happened.

08-23-2020, 10:47 PM	#3
PSA2Pac Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 3,911	Sheesh.. people are so slimy, hope you get your stuff back man!

08-24-2020, 12:51 AM	#4
Asian62150 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6,665 Asian62150	Sorry to hear that, man. Will be keeping a look out.

08-24-2020, 01:48 AM	#5
Tyler Durden Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 413 Tylerdurden20 tylerdurden	Terrible. I’m so sorry that this happened to you. Tough to try to set up at a show and make a couple bucks and have to constantly be on the watch for low life thieves.

08-24-2020, 05:26 AM	#7
babyfaceposey Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 8,325 Babyfaceposey	Sorry this happened to you.

08-24-2020, 07:24 AM	#10
HanaleiJay Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 103 hanaleijay	Will keep an eye on Facebook marketplace, that sucks man

08-24-2020, 08:19 PM	#12
mondogenerator Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 1,370 meshuggah unida	so booths n tables gonna need their own mounted security cameras now? salt of the earth. __________________ Collecting Damon Stoudamire - IG @damonstoudamirecollector https://www.flickr.com/photos/damonite/albums trade stuff for DS here -> https://www.flickr.com/photos/damonitesecondary/albums/72157709510200157

08-24-2020, 08:23 PM	#13
bustsomewax Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6,925 rockymountaincollectibles_1 goapps2014	That sucks man. Any chance the room had cameras and you can ask the event center/hotel to review them? I've often wondered about this at card shows. So many distractions and people passing through. I hope you find them and the thief is prosecuted to fullest extent.

08-24-2020, 08:27 PM	#14
mondogenerator Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 1,370 meshuggah unida	sad __________________ Collecting Damon Stoudamire - IG @damonstoudamirecollector https://www.flickr.com/photos/damonite/albums trade stuff for DS here -> https://www.flickr.com/photos/damonitesecondary/albums/72157709510200157

08-24-2020, 08:45 PM	#15
sharkman17 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Canada Posts: 651 suitup_17	Kind of scares me into not wanting to setup at a show. __________________ I live in Canada. Let me know if you don't ship here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/158508154@N07/albums/with/72157662406134387

08-24-2020, 08:55 PM	#16
Wings Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Omaha Posts: 5,396	Unsafe to set up at shows and unsafe to sell on eBay.

08-24-2020, 10:03 PM	#17
leedawg62 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3,296	Dang. Sorry to hear that! I had at least two things stolen from me there that I'm aware of. I'm sure there were more. Not as much as yours but still... 2018 Flawless Tom Landry Sapphire __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/143859720@N05/albums Last edited by leedawg62; 08-25-2020 at 06:56 AM.

08-24-2020, 11:25 PM	#18
slum22 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 3,582 slummer22	Sorry to hear about the theft. Another bad element of the hobby unfortunately. Good luck in finding your cards. __________________ Steve Reigning Blowout 3 Point Contest Champion https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1175082

08-25-2020, 05:41 AM	#19
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,870 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	Do they just go to your table ask to look at cards and then run off with them? Maybe we should look into ways to avoid this at shows as a community? __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

08-25-2020, 07:19 AM	#22
jmarascojr Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,474 shooterjoe13	Pretty sure there were a number of tables at the last National with cameras, had those signs that said "smile, you're on camera"... Didn't look hard enough for the camera but definitely saw the sign....

08-25-2020, 09:35 AM	#24
derder Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 900	Hate this happened to ya bud. I’ll keep my eyes peeled on local Arkansas shows in case they crossed the border __________________ theres a thin line between yer wit and yer whining... Ronnie Brewer and other things PC http://www.tc-collector.com/Depitydog_145/Collection.html

09-22-2020, 11:07 PM	#25
bdrr Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Washington, DC but Los Angeles at heart. Posts: 13,318	The stolen Buxton is currently on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-BOWMAN...gAAOSwSeRfaiUW __________________ ~~I am the Lauri Markkanen hype machine.~~ ~~Haha. Kill me.~~ WHAT NOW, B*****S, LAURI 4EVA