Mel Ott 1930's Game Used Bat Stolen at National!!!

[calmanagement]

Re: Mel Ott 1930's Game Used Bat Stolen at National!!!

Scott,

So glad the bat found its way back to you and impressed with how you handled the whole ordeal.

Charlie

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Mel Ott 1930's Game Used Bat Stolen at National!!!

Scott,

So glad the bat found its way back to you and impressed with how you handled the whole ordeal.

Charlie

+1

-Chris

[ironmanfan]

Re: Mel Ott 1930's Game Used Bat Stolen at National!!!

I have to admit that I didn't see this happening, but am certainly glad it did....

[Misha]

Re: Mel Ott 1930's Game Used Bat Stolen at National!!!

So how did you get it back? Did someone anonymously send it back to John Taube? It sounds like there were no arrests made.

[commando]

Re: Mel Ott 1930's Game Used Bat Stolen at National!!!

This type of theft scenario is always interesting... In this day and age, if you ever have a one-of-a-kind item stolen, you need to spread the word fast and often. If the thief had the intention of selling the item when he stole it, he'll quickly realize that it ain't gonna happen now. The item will have been "branded" by the hobby. Heck, you couldn't even get $20 at a pawn shop for it without giving them identification, and now having a trail pointing right back to your door.

The thief could hold on to the item, but every time he looks at the bat he'll know that he's in possession of a stolen item that carries a felony charge because of the high value. I do commend the thief for sending the item back to the owner, versus just throwing it in a dumpster somewhere. I'm glad the ending here was a good one!

[sforaker]

Re: Mel Ott 1930's Game Used Bat Stolen at National!!!

Yes, someone sent it back anonymously to John Taube.