Comic Collection Stolen!

[@MattMatt77]

I'm very happy you are talking about this

[@kinnymane8593]

Dude somebody had to absolutely know that those books were there!!! That’s INCREDIBLY MESSED UP.

[@Tealpumpkinn]

Heart breaking :( thank you for being so kind and bringing this to light.

[@aidanumpherson]

It's not just the monetary value of the books it's the mental damage that one receives from being robbed. Material objects may or may not be replaceable but trust in your fellow man is much harder to replace. Props for trying to help

[@rwc3500]

Thanks for posting this video - hopefully someone does see something that can help alert the authorities & get these books back to their rightful owners. The topic of collectors insurance would be a great idea for a future video. I've seen referencing to some of the specialty insurance firms, but have never heard of anyone's experience with actually filing a claim. Anyway, thanks again for the community post

[@xellosmetallium8519]

Sad that this happened, I heard about another case just like this recently. Keep your comic safe, and don't let anyone into your home that you don't trust.

[@angelus0975]

It’s an inside job. Someone who knows the family well.

[@jeffkeller9009]

Thank you for this, Hope it helps the community. Comic book peoples need to be on the lookout.

[@reprintranch]

Good on ya for making this video, Ryan. I’d also point out that this situation underscores one of the best arguments for slabbing the most valuable comics in one’s collection - if you obtain proper insurance coverage, document the existence of the slabbed comics via photos/video and keep a record of the certification numbers, you have a much better chance of proving any losses (from theft, fire, flood, etc.) to your insurance company. And if you’ve never checked the specifics of your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance coverage, see what it says about collectables. If you haven’t specifically obtained coverage for your comics, chances are they’ll be subject to a very minimal amount of protection, like maybe a few hundred dollars maximum. That works for my busted-a** collection but it’s woefully inadequate for a lot of folks.

[@michaelcalabrese2960]

Thanks for sharing Ryan. I'm going to the Albany NY comic con on Sunday. I'll keep an eye out for any of these books.

[@davidyoungblood7887]

Collectors are under attack. If people find out you collect anything that has any value you become a target. I had collections of items I had been collecting since I was very young was stolen from my home a few years ago. I’m 60 now and many items were one of a kind. Collectors insurance is an easy answer for someone who collects only comic or coins but for other collectibles it can be very difficult to access value to thousands of items and one of a kind collectibles. Now I wish I had invested in the stock market.

[@gearmonger8616]

Eyes watching - we know you're a good dude!!!!!! Even when I don't exactly agree with your points, I always trust your humanity.

[@ryanbruder708]

I love that you made a video about this. I saw the Reddit post today and my heart breaks for her and her son. The more people who are aware of the situation, the better the chances she has at recovering the books. I appreciate you spreading the story!

[@AutomaticComics]

Hopefully someone sees something and recognizes it 👍.

[@ronaldbourgeois1255]

Ryan very good alerting about this and can’t imagine him selling to pawn stars in Vegas.

[@Gumba213]

I'm guessing a friend or family member who knew what they had took them.

[@jotcollectibles]

That absolutely sucks! My heart goes out to his family…. It’s so hard to replace them.😢😢

[@kenmason1461]

So sad ,thank you Ryan for get this out there It usually someone they know

[@larrysmith7301]

Nice of you to take time to post this.

[@TheSameoldjoe]

It was very thoughtful of you to make this video. Unfortunately, such occurrences are becoming way too familiar.

[@Encarte69]

Suggestion for folks who have high value books such as me. I actually opened a bank lockbox to store my big keys like AF15, ASM1, FF1, XMEN 1 etc. This along with very detailed video of the slabs, including the number on it and have it insured. Just protect yourself.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

That really sucks. Sad for the family as this was assets that could have helped the kids future.

[@joshuaalvey]

Thanks for the heads up. Will keep a look out. I hope it all works out. Thanks

[@JoeL-re8pe]

I’m from Las Vegas. Thank you for this video

[@AutomaticComics]

👍

[@upnorthcomics]

This is horrible… I hope at least one if anything is found.. let alone the entire collection. The community should be able to track it down 🤞

[@chi-tn]

The unfortunate part of this, I live in a part of America were prosecutors and law enforcement wouldn't even pursue this

[@jasonsalazar7126]

Sounds like a friend or relative unfortunately. Unless she is advertising her books and address, how would people really know they were there? Usually people who are robbing you, know hat you have to begin with. Sad situation and I hope the POS get brought to justice

[@prenticehammond2003]

What do you use for collector's insurance?

[@AutomaticComics]

I use Collectibles Insurance Services. Also called collectinsure.

[@iranirenberg]

If more people did what you're doing it might make crooks think twice before doing this. Nice job, Ryan.

[@Dragomo-David]

People don’t understand this sometimes it’s not the money value is is the nostalgia and sentimental values to bring to a person sometimes he will pay

[@anthonythomasexperience]

That is just wrong to him and his family 😮😡As collector that hurts.

[@stephen19l]

She should have sent them to the PWCC vault

[@jasonhbush]

Maybe the video can be enhanced to get the certificate numbers. Pass those to auction houses.

[@prenticehammond2003]

I wonder if it is possible that CGC might still have the information. Provide they were graded by this collector.

[@djmoonchild01]

Definitely an inside job, think of how ruthless that is stealing from a dead man's family..😢

[@gordonsisk9814]

Sad feel sorry for family

[@Steampunk_Star_Raisin]

#sad 🥲

[@horvathsogranfume658]

gl

[@DareSB7]

Plot twist: The wife sold it. Kidding!