STOLEN BY FEDEX EMPLOYEE- email us if seen

[KGoldin]

FEDEX has confirmed an employee theft of a package that included the following 4 items.
1987 Lee Smith Game Used & All-Star Team Signed Louisville Slugger Model Bat (Smith LOA & JSA)

1953 Enos Slaughter Hillerich & Bradsby Pro Stock Bat (PSA/DNA)

1974 Davey Lopes Game Issued World Series Hillerich & Bradsby Bat (PSA/DNA)

1979 Tom Seaver Signed Louisville Slugger Pro Model Bat (PSA/DNA, MEARS & JSA)

Please contact me if these turn up!
ken@goldinauctions.com

[Wrigley2010]

Ken, please keep us updated on this. I worked for UPS a few years back and had a similar situation arise at my facility. Diamonds were stolen and the crime was solved with the help of the FBI. Surveillance cameras helped along with the logistical issues of selling stolen goods with a high dollar value. I have to assume Fed Ex has a top of the line surveillance system and coupled with the problems the thief will have unloading these items I believe there will be no "Brady Superbowl Jersey" detective work needed.

I also recommend anyone who buys a lot of GU online invest in a front porch security camera. One of the biggest issues Fed Ex, UPS and USPS face is theft of items left on the front porch. On top of that I would even ask your delivery driver to leave items on the back porch or even in the garage. They will do this when asked, at least UPS will.

[Vintagedeputy]

A UPS driver stole my Sheriff's Office ring one time after picking it up from the maker. Ended up in a pawn shop in Ohio.

[KGoldin]

Signature required is a must. This is why we do it.
And people taking things off porches is a real problem, had crooks trying to use a house in my neighborhood as a drop off location for shipping drugs. They would watch tracking and run to the house as soon as delivered. Police went around. My neighborhood to warn everyone

[snoodles]

If this is such an issue, why do so many auction houses refuse to ship to a P.O. Box? You can still get signature confirmation, and the package is never left out in the open. I could never understand the "No P.O. Box" policy.

[Rade25]

I've been shipping and receiving for 20 years and I trust USPS the most. UPS the least. Just my 2 cents.

[gobills123]

Ken, please keep us updated on this. I worked for UPS a few years back and had a similar situation arise at my facility. Diamonds were stolen and the crime was solved with the help of the FBI. Surveillance cameras helped along with the logistical issues of selling stolen goods with a high dollar value. I have to assume Fed Ex has a top of the line surveillance system and coupled with the problems the thief will have unloading these items I believe there will be no "Brady Superbowl Jersey" detective work needed.

I also recommend anyone who buys a lot of GU online invest in a front porch security camera. One of the biggest issues Fed Ex, UPS and USPS face is theft of items left on the front porch. On top of that I would even ask your delivery driver to leave items on the back porch or even in the garage. They will do this when asked, at least UPS will.

having items left on the back porch or even in the garage renders that front porch camera kinda useless no?:)

[memorabiliaunlimited]

remember the scene in ace ventura when he disguised himself as a delivery guy in order to steal back a dog? this is how i assume most shipping companies handle packages. always put insurance on everything. then if they lose it or damage it, they are on the hook.

[Jim65]

If this is such an issue, why do so many auction houses refuse to ship to a P.O. Box? You can still get signature confirmation, and the package is never left out in the open. I could never understand the "No P.O. Box" policy.

UPS and FEDEX dont deliver to PO Boxes.

[KGoldin]

UPS and FEDEX dont deliver to PO Boxes.

Insurance reasons is why FedEx or UPS

[whoman]

Insurance reasons is why FedEx or UPS

Yes they both do. All you need is to provide is a physical address of where the PO Box is located.

[dnrapp]

If you are worried about theft from porches you can always go to the delivery company web site and click to have them hold at their center for you to go pick up.

[Wrigley2010]

having items left on the back porch or even in the garage renders that front porch camera kinda useless no?:)

It sure does, great insight. Anything helpful you'd like to add to the thread? You know like ways collectors can protect their investments from would be thieves? I offered several none of which was inclusive of the other.

I wonder if we can add another emoji outside of the typical smiley faces... say maybe a troll?

[Phil316]

In my opinion the best option is a POBOX or have packages held at their respected facilities for pick-up.

I dont see anyway to stop employee theft though. At least from the buyers end.

Sad situation for the buyer. Hopefully they turn up.

[TBM]

Has anyone tried the redirection of shipments option that Fed-Ex offers? I tried this with the last couple items I have purchased. I get tiered of them delivering when no one is home then having to wait another day to get the package. Using Fed-Ex shipment manager app you can redirect the package to a designated holding location. I had them redirect to a Walgreens near my house. Stopped by after work and picked it up with no problems. However they keep the packages on a flimsy rack in the photo department which everyone in the store has direct line of sight on and could easily slip through the non-existent door to just grab a package.

[nevrdiez34]

Has anyone tried the redirection of shipments option that Fed-Ex offers? I tried this with the last couple items I have purchased. I get tiered of them delivering when no one is home then having to wait another day to get the package. Using Fed-Ex shipment manager app you can redirect the package to a designated holding location. I had them redirect to a Walgreens near my house. Stopped by after work and picked it up with no problems. However they keep the packages on a flimsy rack in the photo department which everyone in the store has direct line of sight on and could easily slip through the non-existent door to just grab a package.

I was the same way, always having to wait an additional day or two because nobody was home. I have used the redirect option a few times and love it. There is a FedEx Office that is on my way home from work and I have it delivered there. Much more convenient than having to wait longer or having an item sitting on your porch.

[Popinjaysnamesir]

Has anyone tried the redirection of shipments option that Fed-Ex offers? I tried this with the last couple items I have purchased. I get tiered of them delivering when no one is home then having to wait another day to get the package. Using Fed-Ex shipment manager app you can redirect the package to a designated holding location. I had them redirect to a Walgreens near my house. Stopped by after work and picked it up with no problems. However they keep the packages on a flimsy rack in the photo department which everyone in the store has direct line of sight on and could easily slip through the non-existent door to just grab a package.

I only have packages shipped to a location for me to pickup. If it's something I care about, I don't trust it sitting out. But if it's a company employee stealing it, there is nothing I can do.

[KGoldin]

Just to make sure everybody understands this was not an issue of the item being left on the porch and being stolen
This was a signature required package that initially FedEx reported as "lost" and then later confirmed it was employee theft

[gobills123]

It sure does, great insight. Anything helpful you'd like to add to the thread? You know like ways collectors can protect their investments from would be thieves? I offered several none of which was inclusive of the other.

I wonder if we can add another emoji outside of the typical smiley faces... say maybe a troll?

Man! If someone peed in your coffee, all you need to do is dump it out and pour a new cup!
If its a lack of a sense of humor - I'd suggest finding one or it'll be a long tough life. You seem REALLY mad - so maybe thats the issue.
Is it easier for you to call people Trolls rather than REREAD what YOU posted?
I thought it was funny the way you worded it and simply pointed it out.
If thats too heavy for you, maybe you shouldnt be posting on a message board.
Did I once say or imply that your advice wasnt helpful?
Aside from being simply common sense (which I'll give you the benefit of the doubt b/c you know what they say about common sense) your suggestions I'm sure were/are appreciated.
Lighten up and keep your keyboard warrior troll accusations to yourself.
Its a serious thread - I get it.... a slight reprieve from the seriousness isnt a bad thing.
Gee Wizz man, lighten up!!! :) :/

[Juicyfruit66]

Usps has po bixes that let you recieve packages from ups and fed ex. Basically they give you a proper address and the po box number gets added next to your name or whatever. They started doing it a few years ago. Usps has been rock solid and secure. So any time anyone says no po boxes it doesn't matter.

Cameras on front porch or back porch or all over street won't help once it's gone. Unless buddy was wearing no hoody, no sun glasses, perfect lighting, AND the police recognize him. You'd need a perfect storm. All security cameras do is let the vuctim watch a rerun of their theft while they shake their fust at the screen and shout " you bastard!"

[Wrigley2010]

Man! If someone peed in your coffee, all you need to do is dump it out and pour a new cup!
If its a lack of a sense of humor - I'd suggest finding one or it'll be a long tough life. You seem REALLY mad - so maybe thats the issue.
Is it easier for you to call people Trolls rather than REREAD what YOU posted?
I thought it was funny the way you worded it and simply pointed it out.
If thats too heavy for you, maybe you shouldnt be posting on a message board.
Did I once say or imply that your advice wasnt helpful?
Aside from being simply common sense (which I'll give you the benefit of the doubt b/c you know what they say about common sense) your suggestions I'm sure were/are appreciated.
Lighten up and keep your keyboard warrior troll accusations to yourself.
Its a serious thread - I get it.... a slight reprieve from the seriousness isnt a bad thing.
Gee Wizz man, lighten up!!! :) :/

Still nothing to add? Sorry, I fail to find humor in someone having their property stolen. Apparently you've never been a victim of such a crime. I assure you once you have your tune will change when it comes to adding content to a related thread.

[QUOTE=Juicyfruit66;409263Cameras on front porch or back porch or all over street won't help once it's gone. Unless buddy was wearing no hoody, no sun glasses, perfect lighting, AND the police recognize him. You'd need a perfect storm. All security cameras do is let the vuctim watch a rerun of their theft while they shake their fust at the screen and shout " you bastard!"[/QUOTE]

This couldn't be further from the truth. Perfect lighting? Nearly every security/IP camera has IR lighting which gives a nice quality low light video as long as you don't buy a cheap model. Hoodies, glasses and all the related paraphernalia the movies portray criminals wearing at all times is rarely the case. You see that draws unwanted attention to someone who doesn't want attention while in a neighborhood setting in the middle of the day (which would be the case if you're stealing someones mail). Do you think these cameras are noticeable? I've had one for 3 years now and my postman had no clue until we had a conversation the other day about you guessed it, stolen parcels. It doesn't just catch footage of the person but the entire street so their vehicle can also be recorded. To each their own but I'm pretty amazed people think of these as more of a novelty than a solid deterrent to would be criminals.

[Juicyfruit66]

Still nothing to add? Sorry, I fail to find humor in someone having their property stolen. Apparently you've never been a victim of such a crime. I assure you once you have your tune will change when it comes to adding content to a related thread.



This couldn't be further from the truth. Perfect lighting? Nearly every security/IP camera has IR lighting which gives a nice quality low light video as long as you don't buy a cheap model. Hoodies, glasses and all the related paraphernalia the movies portray criminals wearing at all times is rarely the case. You see that draws unwanted attention to someone who doesn't want attention while in a neighborhood setting in the middle of the day (which would be the case if you're stealing someones mail). Do you think these cameras are noticeable? I've had one for 3 years now and my postman had no clue until we had a conversation the other day about you guessed it, stolen parcels. It doesn't just catch footage of the person but the entire street so their vehicle can also be recorded. To each their own but I'm pretty amazed people think of these as more of a novelty than a solid deterrent to would be criminals.

I've been a police officer for 12 years, i deal with video surveillance all the time. Criminals almost always wear hoodies, caps, things to cover face. It's very hard to actually get a good shot, identify the suspect, and get a conviction. At most you'll be able to say "this guy stole it, it's been resold by now, you'll never get it back cause he's a criminal and doesn't care".

[Juicyfruit66]

On a positive note, home surveillance cameras that face the street have solved hit and runs, drive bys, etc.

[gobills123]

[QUOTE=Wrigley2010;409269]Still nothing to add? Sorry, I fail to find humor in someone having their property stolen. Apparently you've never been a victim of such a crime. I assure you once you have your tune will change when it comes to adding content to a related ...

I guess since you still haven't don't it I'll add an OR to your advice so it makes sense in context.
You can get a front porch camera OR set up back porch or garage deliveries.
Have I been ripped off via stolen mail (again... as Ken pointed out is not what this thread was even about) no. I live in the city, and sure - it's always possible.
I guess I consider it common sense that if I have something SUPER valuable otw, to have it held at the post office.
That said, I have been scammed.. and that sucks!! But when all is said and done, it is what it is. I don't wish it upon anyone, but to a extent we all know the risks involved and if it's super important and we feel there is potential for issues then it's on us to take precautions bc it's always better 'safe than sorry.
As for what this thread is ACTUALLY about... I don't see how anyone can take precautions to prevent it bc we have nothing to do with it. Unless you pick up your item yourself, you have to trust the people to do their jobs while in transit and then make arrangements yourself depending on the situation.

Sure, the comment was a little 'peanut gallery-ish' but if someone making a silly joke at your expensive is the worst thing that happens to you today... you don't have it that bad trust me.

Trying to turn me into the black sheep bc you got bent out of shape about it is a little lame and frankly below both of us.
Having said that, thank you for your thoughts! :)