A Minnesota-based sports memorabilia dealer arrested at the National Sports Collectors Convention last summer has pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud charges. Steve Jensen, 40, owner of Vintage Authentics, agreed to the deal with government prosecutors Thursday. A sentencing hearing has been set for May 29 and Jensen has agreed to cooperate with authorities in any ongoing … [Read more...] about Vintage Authentics Owner Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake Jerseys
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Michigan Man Sues USPS Over Missing Cards, Jewelry
A car salesman from Michigan says the U.S. Postal Service lost thousands of dollars worth of vintage baseball cards and jewelry and he's suing the government in federal court. Anthony Johnson claims he's been fighting for the return of his items for 2 1/2 years. He says in July of 2009, a woman staying his his home stole cash, jewelry and vintage baseball cards, put them in … [Read more...] about Michigan Man Sues USPS Over Missing Cards, Jewelry
Northern NY Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty; Victimized Collector ‘Frustrated’
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...] about Northern NY Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty; Victimized Collector ‘Frustrated’
If It Fits, It Ships…Forever
Mailing sports cards isn't getting any cheaper. Now, the U.S. Postal Service is letting you buy a little price hike prevention in your priority packaging. Building on the simplicity of flat-rate shipping and value of Forever postage, the postal service has announced a new way to ship that lets customers lock in future postage at current prices using select Priority Mail … [Read more...] about If It Fits, It Ships…Forever
eBay Changes Includes Cheaper Insurance
Would you save a little money on shipping insured packages--and not have to stand in line at the post office to ship your cards? eBay is making that option available to sellers through ShipCover, the service it now offers to those who are willing to print their shipping labels on the site. Insured shipping for a package valued at up to $100 costs $1.23 through ShipCover, … [Read more...] about eBay Changes Includes Cheaper Insurance