My Fleamarket Booth Was ROBBED!

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[@RetroWolf_YT]

Shoutout to Rico and the rest of this awesome community! What a crazy story, man, but i am glad it all worked out!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Ricos the goat!

[@GamerAhmer]

So glad this resolved quick for the most part. Sometimes these cases never have any leads. Goes to show that the community is strong and we all support each other!

[@ArkansasPicker]

I thanked the detective for all the help and he said "Well really you solved it. I just got the warrants." But really the community solved it lol. Thanks Brandi!

[@liamthomas2032]

He was just following the Arkansas Picker motto - "Ya'll Keep on pickin'" ..."Locks."

[@ArkansasPicker]

Hahahaha. That's a good one!

[@ToboeKey309]

​@ArkansasPicker wtf did u expect bruv this is fuckin america can't leave shit like that out in the fuckin open 😐

[@MortsGarage]

This is amazing. I’m glad you got your stuff back and that people jumped in to help. Best to you and your family.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thanks Mort!!!

[@mjdf122]

Great video yesterday Mort

[@MortsGarage]

@@mjdf122 thanks!

[@joshnewman6667]

How the maual chase going?

[@MortsGarage]

@@joshnewman6667 Taking my sweet time and enjoying every minute!

[@austinheroics]

That's crazy to hear what happened! Glad you were able to recover most of your items. Good luck on your booth!

[@ArkansasPicker]

It's been doing great so far! Thank you so much!

[@mjdf122]

Be careful with your booth also my man can’t wait for video tomorrow

[@justsomeguy404]

Good job Rico, we need more people like you out there.

[@ArkansasPicker]

He's the man!

[@Dax-D]

I love flea market/antique mall shopping. Sorry this happened to you, but what a great story it turned out to be. Thank you for sharing. Also, in my experience most thieves are dumb. We rarely find them masterminds.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I had a kid steal from me today 😂

[@wes8382]

APB All Points Bulletin. Great story of good folks helping each other and that makes my day.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank ya! Yea I know I'm lucky that I can't reach out to the community and put all hands on deck. A lot of good people in Arkansas.

[@Dusto_55]

@@ArkansasPicker It's also a video game :)

[@fezwhy]

I am glad you got your stuff back man. If I am ever in the area I will definitely check out your booth. Things are looking up for you in 2024. On and up from here.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I hope so! And I'd love to have ya!

[@Pixel_Parts]

Happy to hear the recovery of your items and the process with PD went better then expected! Always here to support any way we can ❤️

[@ArkansasPicker]

Yall are the best!

[@theretrobin]

Man sucks you got stuff stolen, but glad it worked out for you in the end. I love the look of your booth man, gives me inspiration for one we may start here in Canada. 👍

[@ArkansasPicker]

Start you one! They're fun! Just secure your expensive stuff 😂

[@LimestonePicker]

I hate that all that happened to you brother, glad you got most of it settled and I laughed so hard on how stupid you described him😂

[@ArkansasPicker]

What a DINGUS 😂

[@Bigfisher340]

Miss how stores were when I was a kid handhelds and physical games everywhere I love seeing game booths in the flea markets reminds me of old times, great job with the booth brother

[@ArkansasPicker]

The good ole days 😭 I miss renting games. Thank you for watchin!

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Yeah and people stole back then but not like now.

[@RNGGamerYT]

That's the dumbest criminal ever... lol. I really enjoyed listening to this story

[@ArkansasPicker]

I know it's a long one but it's so crazy 😂

[@GrailboundGaming]

This is crazy! While I’m sorry to hear that you experienced this, I’m glad that you were able to get most of your stuff back. S/o to Rico and the retro gaming community for coming in the clutch!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much! And I luckily had some good people behind me!

[@RetroGamingPandemic]

The community is AMAZING!

[@JoeSchmmo]

I am truly glad you got you stuff back man. You are one of my favorite game hunters/sellers on YT and you did not deserve this. Glad justice was served! If you are ever in Eastern North Carolina let me know! Ill show you around!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Will do! Thank you so much for the kind words! Ans thanks for watching!

[@Theeculturedgamer]

We are soooo happy for the recovery!!! shoutout to the detective and friends for getting things done!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much!

[@sethtanner1]

This was like an episode of CSI ! Congrats on getting your stuff back

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!!

[@samanthaazira]

Dang man thats crazy you guys got him. I am in the same thoughts as you that it would have been lost. Thats awesome people were able to jump in!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Yea I got REALLY lucky. Community is everything.

[@RNGGamerYT]

The paint job on that display cabinet is so fantastic

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank ya sir! Yes the cabinet was this awful dark blue color. So I repainted it and decided to put a design on it while I was at it.

[@RNGGamerYT]

@@ArkansasPicker I absolutely love it!

[@davidbrinkman7867]

so glad you caught the jerk!

[@bdillmore40]

Wow absolutely insane story! I'm glad you got most of your inventory back. It's amazing how communities and people work in mysterious ways.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Very thankful!

[@WIZZYTH]

U can catch a crackhead with stolen stuff in his hands and hes still gonna deny!!! Good luck with case!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you sir! And yea you're not lying 😂

[@the_gamer_wayne]

Crazy story! Glad you got the majority of it back.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Me too man! Crack heads are wild lol.

[@MonadoMax]

Wow! what a wild story. Glad everything is resolving though.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!

[@BOXERCRAZYBROWNCLOWN]

That's great you got it all back. If it were me, I would have been looking for the guy myself !!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Yea but I believe it or not I have a pretty bad temper. I think I'll stay out of this one 😂 I'd rather stay on this side of the bars.

[@MANNYSARCADE]

Damn brother I'm sorry that happened to you but so glad it all worked out. Hope you have a lot of success at the antique store.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thanks! And so far I've had a great experience at the flea market. Besides the theft 😂

[@RetrocartCollector]

Super glad you got most of your stuff back man!! It’s too bad they didn’t do those ‘Worlds Dumbest Criminals” DVD’s anymore. Sounds like this guy would be a gold mine! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ArkansasPicker]

Yea not the brightest 😂

[@zakryan4136]

shout out to rico

[@ArkansasPicker]

Rico is the goat!

[@CMRetroGaming]

you can say his name. Once he is arrested his name is on a police report, which is public record. I'm sorry your stuff got stolen, but I'm happy that you got your stuff back and he got arrested.

[@MrCoffeeMrRadar]

Im sorry this happen to you but I will say you brought up a great point that all resellers who are or planning to sell through a booth type market to get your security up and make sure your stuff is safe. On the plus side I am glad you got a majority of your stuff back. Glad to hear you are in better spirits.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!! And yea always invest in some security. It makes a huge difference.

[@retrogameg4721]

I’ve had a video game booth for a few years and one thing I’ve noticed is that stuff that is locked up sells WAY slower than something accessible. Having it locked up takes away the impulse buyer. Everyone’s technique is different but I just wanted to share what I’ve learned.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you! I have definitely noticed that aswell. But its either lock it up or lose it 😭

[@yousifh6658]

We need more people like Rico in the hobby! God bless Rico, hes the GOAT!

[@ArkansasPicker]

He's the man!

[@RetroGamingPandemic]

Glad you got your stuff back!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank ya!

[@mjdf122]

Happy all worked out in the end keep on picking picker

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!! Gotta keep in pickin! Even when I get picked 😂

[@Scarletpanda17]

Theft happens no matter how well you protect things sadly. We recently had 2 systems stolen from ours. Totally changed how we place systems. One thing I’d offer for a tip is that I like to bag all my games in dvd and blu ray bags. It looks nice and keeps some loose disc losses. It also helps with books we carry to decrease folks coming in and using the booth as a library.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!!

[@zackspurr]

I'm glad you got most of your stuff back. Love your content brother. I hope that guy gets the help he needs to not do this to anyone else, I was addicted to drugs for years and unfortunately drugs turn you into a monster that isn't who you truly are. I hope nobody else steals from you and your booth is very successful.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I appreciate it brother!

[@orlando6505]

I had a couple grand worth of stock stolen from my car trunk. Glad you got your stuff back. The security company never responded for video or any help. When I went to the police department they were aware of the lack of help from the security as they have many thefts from this location. Possible inside job. Lesson learned as soon as I buy it I list it and put in stock and not leave it in my car trunk.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Dang sorry to hear that! It's sad if it was an inside job. Hard to trust some people now days.

[@E-Z_Gamerz]

Arkansas is a little better I would think on things like this. If you were in Cali ain’t nobody helping you with Sh*t. Awesome that you had a great detective! This is why I can’t do the booth thing. I want to but I’m solo out here. Much respect and glad you’re safe and nobody got hurt.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I've always wanted a fleamarket booth. Pretty bad first impression but things are going good now!

[@VigilantVintage]

We have the same birthday (3/23) 🤙🏽 it’s unfortunate that some people have to steal but I’m glad you recovered most of it. Keep pushing and don’t let this discourage you!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Happy lage birthday!! And yea you can never anticipate what the world gonna throw at you. But I got lucky In this case.

[@jjwhy321y3]

Glad u got most of stuff back! What a horrible situation, many people on hard drugs, like heroin, would steal from their own mother. Sad situation as nothing is off limits.

[@ArkansasPicker]

It's a sad deal

[@80sToysRoc]

Nice paint job on the display case!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank ya!

[@richardmccallum2735]

How you know the toothbrush was invented in Arkansas? Anywhere else it woulda been called the teeth brush.

[@ArkansasPicker]

That's a good one right there 😂😂

[@richardmccallum2735]

U earned a sub

[@dylantaylor6228]

Glad you managed to get this resolved quick time. Couldn't have happened to a better guy 😭 you definitely didn't deserve this.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I appreciate that buddy! Hopefully he gets picked up fairly quick.

[@legoislandstuff8773]

I’m so sorry this happened to you! I was actually there that day before it happened!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Hopefully I can keep everything safe now

[@marcellachine5718]

For games and other small things, consider taking a picture of the item close up, and printing a higher quality picture of the items and put that in the display case. Find a cheap safe or lock box and keep it in the back room somewhere? Just a thought.

[@ArkansasPicker]

There's not a back room to hid anything. Since this is a fleamarket what.ypu see is what you get. But I do know a few places that do that!

[@marcellachine5718]

@@ArkansasPicker just a thought, I try to access all risk. I'm a reseller myself, mainly video games, other media, electronics old or new, and toys with a dash of antiques. I do my sourcing at yard sales, thrift stores, and fb market place and such. I only sell in person locally, yes it takes time to find a buyer for some things but that is the way I do it. Also I always meet the person in a neutral location such as a coffee shop or what not. I definitely don't need someone to put 2 and 2 together and figure they can break in and hit the jackpot.

[@romeldagioscio9185]

Congratulations on getting a booth at a flea market. Sorry your booth was burglarized. What a great community of people reaching out to you to get most of your items back. Hope the detective restored some of your faith in the justice system. You are a great young man and deserve all the best. Your Meemaw in Indiana

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much Meemaw!

[@MasterStix]

Sucks that happened bro, but glad the idiot got caught and you got your items back

[@ArkansasPicker]

Crazy world bur it all worked out. Thanks for watching!

[@Deff]

all-points bulletin all-points bulletin: a broadcast alert from one police station to all others in an area, state, etc., as with instructions to arrest a particular suspect or suspects.

[@z0mb3rry]

Shoulda watched this video before meeting you at the Tulsa show last weekend (I was the guy selling across from you with the manuals). Man talk about luck. I had my house robbed of a lot of gaming stuff about 20 years ago and it turned out to be my next door neighbor. The good news is, he sold it all to a local game store so I got almost everything back - the bad news was (thanks Oklahoma law) I had to actually buy my stuff back from the game store what they paid for it and then file a claim against the guy that stole my stuff. So it felt like I got robbed twice but I did get my stuff back - no, the courts never got me any money from the dude :(

[@ArkansasPicker]

Dude that is WILD. Luckily the detective just went and got my stuff for me.

[@michaelfavre351]

I’m blocked from the Facebook page, wish I wasn’t. Shared my own opinions on the page awhile back and they blocked me

[@ArkansasPicker]

That's rough.

[@games_are_good]

Cool seeing the 360 racing wheel, I used to have one and also the green n64!

[@ArkansasPicker]

I use a Green N64 in my room. I love the way it looks!

[@DoxiGames]

Crazy Story 🤣, Glad You got everything back.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Arkansas is weird. Thank you!

[@RetroCharged]

great to hear you got most of your stuff back. Thieves are the worst

[@ArkansasPicker]

I can't stand a Thief. But thank ya!!

[@roberttolan7894]

Sorry bout what happened bro but good on you on getting your goods back

[@ArkansasPicker]

Can't believe it honestly. Thanks!

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

Not much lower than a thief. This guy needs a long prison stretch. To A: get him off the streets from stealing. B: It may help to get him off of drugs. Glad you got your stuff back. And yes, support prosecution. People need to not be let off the hook for being low lifes.

[@manuelescovedo1457]

Well that sucks man that u went thru that glad u got ur things back freaking crazy ass my bad stupid ass people stay blessed my friend

[@ArkansasPicker]

People are wild man. But still mostly good. Thank you for watching!

[@KingStix]

blatantly stealing to make 50c in gamestop credit, what an absolute troglodyte criminal

[@ArkansasPicker]

Not to smart 😂

[@havok9001]

if he know what games missing that they sold then he tell them now u owe me this much money from this stolen games u accept & sold pay up or i shut this place down everyone will know u accept stolen items & u dont care

[@JohnKeyes-y4j]

Greetings from ireland. Hopefully u will catch the thief or get some justice. Keep your faith in people. Dont let the few ruin it for the many

[@ArkansasPicker]

I appreciate it! I'm not going to lie I was pretty down when it happened. I felt like I couldn't trust anybody in my booth. But now I watch my cameras every now and then and mainly see happy people just enjoying my stock. Which is a nice feeling. Thanks for the kind words!

[@michaelsgamecollection]

they got him!!! would love to come to the open day but I'm a bit too far away 🤣

[@ArkansasPicker]

Ah come on over!

[@michaelsgamecollection]

@@ArkansasPicker 😍😁😅

[@Publishedreamypoet]

Hey brother, I was just at that store months ago...I only saw the booth with all the repo games over on the right. I'd have loved to see your booth. Sorry that happened. By the way, your whatnot invite does not "exist". Let me know when it is fixed!

[@ArkansasPicker]

So my booth is on the isle called "Donna" I promise you can't miss the "Gameroom" sign 😂 Also I think I fixed the whatnot link!

[@Publishedreamypoet]

@@ArkansasPicker Awesome brother! I'll head up that way next time I'm free.

[@damiengunit9788]

Glad you got it back !!!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Me too! Can't believe it!

[@Jamesdalbright]

Doesn’t GameStop have to reimburse you the money for the games sold since it was stolen property?

[@collieee2957]

I love seeing max Payne, what an incredible game

[@roguelitedev]

Glad everything worked out for you! :)

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!

[@ohiograssman1564]

Glad you got your games back. Flea marketing is a whole different ball game 😅

[@ArkansasPicker]

It sure is 😂 I'm getting a crash course.

[@robert_roland63]

If only I lived in your area because I would be a regular. Good luck and what a wild story!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Might have to make the trip one day! Check out Rick's store while you're here

[@robert_roland63]

@@ArkansasPicker Stopping by Rick’s store is on our list and so is yours. My wife has family KC so we will definitely stop by on our road trip. I’ve been to St. Louis which is a bit of a haul from the Atlanta area, but it’s so well worth it to travel not too far away.

[@Fabers707]

Keep us updated you about to get more views from this my guy!! Sorry for what happened though

[@ArkansasPicker]

Haha I definitely will! Thanks for watchin!

[@collieee2957]

Really sorry this happened, really awful anyone stealing games must be desperate though if that makes you feel better

[@ArkansasPicker]

He recently got caught!

[@collieee2957]

@ that’s good! I’m not a vendor but I’ve had all my stuff stolen before and I know how that feels, anyway great videos man!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much!

[@fatherx6807]

Its APB (all points bulletin) or a BOLO (be on the look out) glad you got most of your stuff back though.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!

[@robertking8053]

Gotta love whatnot crooks

[@ArkansasPicker]

I love you.

[@RNGGamerYT]

I've been waiting to see this!!!

[@davidleeosbourne2727]

Are you the suspect? Lol jk

[@historyhunter5146]

Sad thing is the jail systems are so corrupt he will continue to take drugs in jail .

[@GillBoldberg]

Guys like Rico prove there are still good people in this world.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Rico gave me faith in this community

[@adventurecoats]

I’m glad you were able to track that dude down! So many people have to just cut their loses…plus…that dude looked 60 😂

[@ArkansasPicker]

When I first saw the video I was like "Man I'm sad this dude is 50 out here stealing. The detective said "Oh no he's like 36" 😂😂😂

[@adventurecoats]

@@ArkansasPicker hahaha that’s crazy

[@shanenice5380]

I remember i was at theft store.people steal 50 cents cds.our 2 dollar dvd and games. I was mad.

[@jeff_n_stuff]

#takefromtherich in all seriousness Rico is a good dude, I'm glad he could help out

[@Missing_Lynk]

36?! Jesus Christ. I'll be 36 in July and this dude looks 20 years older than me

[@ArkansasPicker]

Drugs 😂

[@travissummers7475]

Good for you buddy I was hoping that it wouldn't get to the end of the video and you say well I got my stuff back so that's good enough, definitely glad to see you agreeing that the guy needs prosecuted that guy could care less if he ruins someones life so why should people have any sympathy for him he obviously steals enough to buy drugs and have a vehicle so screw him he should get what he has coming...

[@ArkansasPicker]

And I believe he will. He's screwed over so many people in the community I think they're on his case. Thanks go watchin!

[@joshnewman6667]

The mario change bin is epic i got one two lol

[@carybensilhe4869]

Honestly if I was you I would not leave tips to criminals on how not to get caught. Otherwise glad you got your stuff back.

[@HighIQVids]

Do you do any conventions in the LR area? Theres a saline comic expo happening this June coming up.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I've done the Saline County one a few times and just did not do very well. Sp I'm probably going to skip it this year as a vendor. I'll probably still show up to see all my buddies.

[@b-man1232]

Good lookin' booth. Is this your first booth?

[@ArkansasPicker]

Yea this is my first booth! Thank you!

[@b-man1232]

@@ArkansasPicker - I've had one since 2018....BEST decision that I've ever made!! EASY, EASY, EASY money!

[@dannyvaladez6993]

Holy crap! Is that the Craigslist Hunter?!?!

[@Retrodan680]

Wish I could be there for the sale! Glad you got your stuff back man.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you sir!! Maybe one day!

[@richardvarner5359]

Hope it goes well Im a new subscriber. Happy you got the absolute dumbest American Criminal!!! Congrats and props to the guy that didnt even have to help you!!! Retro people stick together got to love them Gen X friends!!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Yea Rico is a great dude! It's all about community.

[@zeo01010]

Love the gameboy watch

[@ArkansasPicker]

It's handy!

[@M80-i6m]

At first i thought you were describing Retro Rick...the photo kinda looks like Rick

[@ArkansasPicker]

Oh no 😂😂

[@jeffersonwebster]

Thieves always have good taste unfortunately. That sucks man. Keep grindin' and findin' 👍

[@ArkansasPicker]

They got some good stuff this go round 😂 Thanks for watchin!

[@tater_sacks]

Definitely not a criminal mastermind.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Negative 😂

[@larryzeno7133]

Do you have cool boarders 3? I did the commercial and am looking to buy it.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Sorry I am 2 weeks behind on answering this 😂😂 Yes I have it for PS1! But it's disc only. Also that's awesome that you worked on the trailer!

[@larryzeno7133]

I did the commercial for television, not the trailer. It is on KZbin. Still looking to get a copy after all these years lol. Thanks for getting back man✌️

[@arodyanksfan]

Game stop be like "That will be $3000 for your games back sir"

[@ArkansasPicker]

😂

[@censorbleep3018]

It's pretty low to steal from booths . . . these people ain't exactly millionaires.

[@ArkansasPicker]

90% of them are retired folk just doing this as a hobby. I hate to think they get stuff stolen.

[@justinudelljudell1294]

WHATS UP BRO, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN WITH THE BOOTH. I HAVE BEEN TO YOU BOOTH A COUPLE OF TIMES, I KNOW ONCE WAS IN THE OLD SPOT AND I JUST RECENTLY WENT ON FRIDAY. I SPOKE TO U THROUGH YOUR CAMERA. I SPENT ABOUT 132 BUCKS! I BOUGHT THE BLUE PSP 3001 AND SOME OTHER STUFF. I WAS GOING TO ASK YOU THROUGH UR CAMERA IF YOU WOULD DO ANY BULK DEALS. I WILL DEFINITELY CHECK BACK AGAIN. LOVE THE CHANNEL.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Dude thank you so much for the purchase! I really appreciate it!

[@justinudelljudell1294]

No problem at all I will definitely be back to check out your booth again! You have a lot of the stuff I'm looking for to add to my collection !

[@crosswalklarry]

Are you allowed to install a sliding security gate? If so, would be a good investment.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Like a gate for the whole booth?

[@crosswalklarry]

​@@ArkansasPickerAccordian style made of metal slats just on the front of booty. Mount it to left wall(you would have to move the display case back a few inches) and would extend and lock onto right wall. Or do you have to leave it open at all times? I could leave link of what I am talking about, but not sure if youtube would think it's spam.

[@shanenice5380]

When they steal the cds and dvd leave the cases there in theft stores.if people don't have the money.dont go to the store

[@ibapreppie]

APB is All Points Bulletin

[@ArkansasPicker]

Now I know 😂

[@ibapreppie]

Sorry your stuff got all stolen man. Great that you have a good community to support ya

[@samidan91]

That's hilarious.He does a jewelry hoist at Walmart.I never knew that's where they kept the good diamond

[@ArkansasPicker]

Apparently 😂

[@AV1978AZ]

Why dont you have your own cameras? Seems like a pretty decent investment when you are selling in an uncontrolled space.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I was installing them the NEXT day 😭 A day late and a few dollars short lol.