A long-time mail carrier in northern New York admits he stole items from customers on his route, including some valuable sports cards. Douglas Harrigton, 53, of Glens Falls, New York, a postal employee for over 30 years, was a letter carrier assigned to the Glens Falls Post Office. He admitted that he stole items from three customers on his route as a letter carrier between … [Read more...]
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Another Pawn Shop Falls Victim to Fake Ruth Baseball Con
They look real, even to some who have seen authentic Babe Ruth autographed baseballs before. They even have a certificate of authenticity attached, bearing the name of a reputable company. But they're both elaborate fakes. A sea of "Ruth signed baseballs" have been flooding Florida pawn shops since last year with the owners being taken for a ride each time. Not quite four … [Read more...]
Keeping You in the Know
Congratulations to Jason Shoemaker of Ohio, who learned of Upper Deck's Holiday Hunt promotion through the story on Sports Collectors Daily and figured out through the company's clues that the LeBron James autographed basketball was nearby. He walked into All Pro Sportscards in Cuyahoga Falls and claimed his prize, then sent me a nice note to thank us for the heads up. So … [Read more...]
