Readcomix Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Have you notified anyone across the border? I'm thinking Dave and Adam's in Buffalo; don't know them personally but they are not too far away yet in another country. The perps may try to go a bit far afield given the publicity and high profile of your books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Investor Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Sorry to read about what happened to you guys. Things like this should never occur. I really don't understand what crosses someone's mind to hurt another individual financially without giving it a second thought. The world is filled with great people but a few are truly rotten to the core. These individuals always get caught one way or another! Please look at the people very close to you, especially so called " friends and clients " and above all, "employees" who know where you live and where you place your comics!!! Maybe those who stole the books will come to their senses and do the right thing and return them !!!! Edited September 28, 2017 by The_Investor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poka Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 @Iceman399 - not sure how you can keep this calm - but I guess that the books are insured. Hope they will be found soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) On 9/23/2017 at 8:05 PM, Iceman399 said: In terrible news there have been 2 comic thefts in Ontario over the past 7 days. The following books have been stolen from myself and Jim @Guardian Comics , please everyone keep your eyes peeled and if you have any information regarding the books where abouts please let us know. These are only the slabs as the raws are more or less indistiguishable. Thanks for any help anyone may have. Guys, this is the first I've heard of this. I'm so sorry this happened. It goes without saying that they are hopefully caught and prosecuted and books are returned. I'd also be careful what you post. They could be reading this thread. Edited September 28, 2017 by VintageComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsofold Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) Good point Roy. Edited September 28, 2017 by Knightsofold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwings Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I will post pics of the stolen books on Instagram. I'm pnwcollectibles and will forward any leads I get to iceman399. AustinReece_GRRC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, VintageComics said: Guys, this is the first I've heard of this. I'm so sorry this happened. It goes without saying that they are hopefully caught and prosecuted and books are returned. I'd also be careful what you post. They could be reading this thread. You should always be careful what you post on these forums. Not everyone reading these is a friend. Last year, someone posted pictures of some very expensive books he has on display in his house and about a week later posted about taking his family on vacation. Junkdrawer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn1709 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I'm in Toronto. Definitely looking for any of these books for you. Sorry to hear about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, shadroch said: You should always be careful what you post on these forums. Not everyone reading these is a friend. Last year, someone posted pictures of some very expensive books he has on display in his house and about a week later posted about taking his family on vacation. This is great advice. And it sucks because part of the fun (at least to me) is showing your books to others that appreciate them. I still like to post books too, but I try to avoid posting my "schedule" on the boards for fear of that. A safe deposit box is a must for anyone with expensive books, unfortunately they have limited space. Ryanfromottawa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 So bummed to hear of things like this. If I see any in my travels or hear anything. I'll pass on this info to anyone that will listen and look. So many books. They have to be caught. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 2 hours ago, chrisco37 said: This is great advice. And it sucks because part of the fun (at least to me) is showing your books to others that appreciate them. I still like to post books too, but I try to avoid posting my "schedule" on the boards for fear of that. A safe deposit box is a must for anyone with expensive books, unfortunately they have limited space. I have been saying this for years on Facebook. One of the biggest issues is that most people develop friendships in hobby-specific groups. You share your latest and great pick-ups, or shots of your collection at home. Then later on, you see people posting photos of them with friends/family, at cons, and even tagging their location so you know exactly where they are. As a kid, one of my friends unexpectedly received tickets for a Blue Jays (baseball) game and I remember like yesterday, him running outside filled with excitement, telling us he was going. I saw him at school the following week and he had told me his house was robbed while they were at the game. The parents didn't think to question who would send them free tickets, but they were being targetted. The only difference 30+ years later is it's being done through social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealVenom Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Oh man, Eric, Jim, I'm sorry to hear about all of this!! I'm also based out of Ontario (North western Ontario) so if I see any of these come in my local shops or infront of me I'll let you know! Ive had some books stolen from me before I know the feeling. Nothing as high dollar as yours but commission pieces which were priceless to me. Best of luck sirs! -Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spreads Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) On 9/28/2017 at 8:05 PM, TheRealVenom said: Oh man, Eric, Jim, I'm sorry to hear about all of this!! I'm also based out of Ontario (North western Ontario) so if I see any of these come in my local shops or infront of me I'll let you know! Ive had some books stolen from me before I know the feeling. Nothing as high dollar as yours but commission pieces which were priceless to me. Best of luck sirs! -Adam I'm a dealer in Ottawa, I'll let a few people know about this. For the sake of de-cluttering this thread perhaps can we get all participants to keep only pertinent posts/replies. I'm sure I'm not the only one that wants to remain current in details and development - hoping the $@*^#@ get caught! Edited September 30, 2017 by spreads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman399 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thanks guys for all the kind words. No updates worth sharing at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitboss Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) Keep hope alive mate. Those books are gonna turn up somewhere. Edited October 3, 2017 by Gotham Kid thehumantorch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMPER49 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Wow, that's a big loss for sure. I'll keep an eye out up here in the Sudbury area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spreads Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I understand there's probably a pending legislation so few details can't be shared, but are there some takeaways you can offer to prevent this from happening to one of us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) Giving this thread a bump. Scans of all the stolen books. https://imgur.com/a/67na6 Edited October 7, 2017 by Gotham Kid Junkdrawer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordysnordy Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Any positive news to report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
