[ALERT] Assault and theft at The Bullpen in Los Angeles [ALERT]

eastbayak · 11-05-2021, 12:48 PM

Please share with others. Spread the word. Be safe too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5tbN4v...qaAh9nQU6pVVJk

KhalDrogo · 11-05-2021, 12:50 PM

This is terrible.

cboog3105 · 11-05-2021, 12:53 PM

These perps had a hell of a break last night

jcardstore · 11-05-2021, 12:54 PM

This wasn't random. This was a setup for sure

ClipsandVols · 11-05-2021, 12:56 PM

My god. Glad Harry is okay.

MIRRABB · 11-05-2021, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

This wasn't random. This was a setup for sure

Would seem like it. With how much that list of stuff is worth these days...sheesh.

thenightman · 11-05-2021, 12:59 PM

You have to be alert in an industry like this. 100% vigilant at all times. You have literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in a small location; easy smash and grab. Feel bad for the victims here and I hope they get their stuff back or the perps get busted. Definitely lessons to be learned, though.

duron · 11-05-2021, 01:00 PM

Card shops are essentially jewelry stores these days. I’m not speaking to this shop but I bet many don’t have proper security.

tjforce · 11-05-2021, 01:00 PM

Those guys know what they were looking for.

Beavers98 · 11-05-2021, 01:04 PM

Wow. That's Horrible. Glad no one was seriously hurt. Hope the Criminals are found.

spurs50fan · 11-05-2021, 01:12 PM

This is where the serial numbers would be helpful to log. Terrible news but they knew exactly what they were coming for. Probably a customer?

Rip67vdub · 11-05-2021, 01:22 PM

Inside job for sure. Glad Harry is ok.

jcardstore · 11-05-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

This is where the serial numbers would be helpful to log. Terrible news but they knew exactly what they were coming for. Probably a customer?

Looks like it was all wax

Siberian13 · 11-05-2021, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Looks like it was all wax

Says a box of singles too where they are working on the list of those.

spurs50fan · 11-05-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Looks like it was all wax

My bad, I wasn't clear. The serial # on the boxes

Probably don't have them but it's a chance they may?

jcardstore · 11-05-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

My bad, I wasn't clear. The serial # on the boxes

Probably don't have them but it's a chance they may?

Ah yea possibly. I mean, it's going to take forever for these people to sell this stuff. I'd imagine they get caught fairly quickly if they try to cash in

Dame · 11-05-2021, 02:58 PM

They’ll most likely open the boxes and sell the singles guys.

hairyangryfella · 11-05-2021, 04:23 PM

They were the only card shop I have ever been to in the US, and the old guy behind a computer tried to offer me just $400 for a 1/1 Wilt Chamberlain Flawless patch...........

I am glad he's ok/not badly hurt though, and hope they catch the criminals. Clearly knew what they were doing and while that store was a bit of a ripoff to me, having actual card shops is so important (there are none here at all, haven't been for years) so I hope this doesn't lead to closure.

Jmay · 11-05-2021, 05:18 PM

This is my LCS
Mitch and Harry are legends in the hobby here in LA and this an awesome shop.
Stunned
Can’t believe this happened.

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boxbuster7 · 11-05-2021, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

They were the only card shop I have ever been to in the US, and the old guy behind a computer tried to offer me just $400 for a 1/1 Wilt Chamberlain Flawless patch...........

I am glad he's ok/not badly hurt though, and hope they catch the criminals. Clearly knew what they were doing and while that store was a bit of a ripoff to me, having actual card shops is so important (there are none here at all, haven't been for years) so I hope this doesn't lead to closure.

They probably have the best inventory for a local shop in the entire united states.

ninjacookies · 11-05-2021, 05:51 PM

Tragic, but at least he escaped with his life.

Most major fine watch/jewelry dealers in the LA area have around the clock armed security at the door. Honestly surprised (judging by the list of what was taken) that this was not the case here.

cowboyzqna · 11-05-2021, 06:07 PM

Man that is sad. The things that people are willing to do for money is just appalling to me. Get a job. Work 50 hours a week. Find a legal side hustle or two. Do that and you'll have a comfortable life.

Glad the shop owner is ok. The merchandise worthless sealed. I would guess they open and look to sell singles.

Nomad · 11-05-2021, 06:25 PM

If nothing else this demonstrates that high end wax is now seen as on the level of jewelry. Glad no one was hurt and hope they had insurance.

regularp · 11-05-2021, 07:54 PM

Was only a matter of time. I'm honestly surprised this doesn't happen more often, especially at the big shows.

Browns1981 · 11-05-2021, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Ah yea possibly. I mean, it's going to take forever for these people to sell this stuff. I'd imagine they get caught fairly quickly if they try to cash in

Probably already have buyers lined up.

11-05-2021, 12:48 PM	#1
eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 16,402 eastbayak	[ALERT] Assault and theft at The Bullpen in Los Angeles [ALERT] Please share with others. Spread the word. Be safe too. https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5tbN4v...qaAh9nQU6pVVJk

11-05-2021, 12:50 PM	#2
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,309	This is terrible. __________________ I love PSA!

11-05-2021, 12:54 PM	#4
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 22,023 Jcardstore	This wasn't random. This was a setup for sure __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

11-05-2021, 12:56 PM	#5
ClipsandVols Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 3,757 ClipsandVols	My god. Glad Harry is okay. __________________ I don’t expect apologies because I know there is too much ego and pride in the human race- Gabriel Seraf

11-05-2021, 01:00 PM	#8
duron Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 12,093 drewtang duron	Card shops are essentially jewelry stores these days. I’m not speaking to this shop but I bet many don’t have proper security. __________________ IG: Darz90sCardz PC: MJ/Penny

11-05-2021, 12:53 PM	#3
cboog3105 Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,146 cboog3105	These perps had a hell of a break last night

11-05-2021, 12:59 PM	#7
thenightman Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 6,707	You have to be alert in an industry like this. 100% vigilant at all times. You have literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in a small location; easy smash and grab. Feel bad for the victims here and I hope they get their stuff back or the perps get busted. Definitely lessons to be learned, though.

11-05-2021, 01:00 PM	#9
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,493	Those guys know what they were looking for. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

11-05-2021, 01:04 PM	#10
Beavers98 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 11,051 beavers98	Wow. That's Horrible. Glad no one was seriously hurt. Hope the Criminals are found.

11-05-2021, 01:12 PM	#11
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,942	This is where the serial numbers would be helpful to log. Terrible news but they knew exactly what they were coming for. Probably a customer?

11-05-2021, 01:22 PM	#12
Rip67vdub Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dub Nation Posts: 7,531	Inside job for sure. Glad Harry is ok. __________________ My Weekly Pickups --> http://tinyurl.com/p8lcgvd Hot Book Alert! --> http://tinyurl.com/o8ax956 Hot TV Alert! --> http://tinyurl.com/jsx5bk8 Last edited by Rip67vdub; 11-05-2021 at 01:26 PM.

11-05-2021, 02:58 PM	#17
Dame Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 3,482	They’ll most likely open the boxes and sell the singles guys.

11-05-2021, 04:23 PM	#18
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	They were the only card shop I have ever been to in the US, and the old guy behind a computer tried to offer me just $400 for a 1/1 Wilt Chamberlain Flawless patch........... I am glad he's ok/not badly hurt though, and hope they catch the criminals. Clearly knew what they were doing and while that store was a bit of a ripoff to me, having actual card shops is so important (there are none here at all, haven't been for years) so I hope this doesn't lead to closure.

11-05-2021, 05:18 PM	#19
Jmay Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 8,171	This is my LCS Mitch and Harry are legends in the hobby here in LA and this an awesome shop. Stunned Can’t believe this happened. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-05-2021, 05:51 PM	#21
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,036	Tragic, but at least he escaped with his life. Most major fine watch/jewelry dealers in the LA area have around the clock armed security at the door. Honestly surprised (judging by the list of what was taken) that this was not the case here. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

11-05-2021, 06:07 PM	#22
cowboyzqna Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moundridge KS Posts: 9,265 cowboyzqna	Man that is sad. The things that people are willing to do for money is just appalling to me. Get a job. Work 50 hours a week. Find a legal side hustle or two. Do that and you'll have a comfortable life. Glad the shop owner is ok. The merchandise worthless sealed. I would guess they open and look to sell singles. __________________ I am a Lucky Man

11-05-2021, 06:25 PM	#23
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	If nothing else this demonstrates that high end wax is now seen as on the level of jewelry. Glad no one was hurt and hope they had insurance.

11-05-2021, 07:54 PM	#24
regularp Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,171	Was only a matter of time. I'm honestly surprised this doesn't happen more often, especially at the big shows.