Thrace, Maroneia, AR Triobol Stolen

Wow you got robbed to the tune of $400 and thousands of years of art and history and you were able to keep your cool? You are a better man than I am.

If it makes you feel any better your story has convinced at least one person never to use signature on file. I was considering it since leaving work to sign for a package is extremely inconvenient but now I'm thinking it's probably not worth the risk.

It never even occurred to me that the post office employees would do that.

 

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Wow Theodosius, that sucks (big time!!) ... I hope the thief returns your stuff

Ummm, I feel a bit awkward, but I'm gonna post my example anyway (is that wrong?) ... probably, eh?



Ummm, how 'bout I allow you to live vicariously through my example? (hey, you can be its coin God-Father ... deal?)



Thrace Maroneia




... again, I'm very sorry to hear that your cool OP-example is missing (nobody ever likes hearing tales of people being violated ... it leaves a bad taste that there are folks that would do that to another person, eh?)

 

This might be a dumb question, but why not report it as stolen to the police? The local USPS would then be forced into helping the police investigation ... or does the USPS, because they are a Federal agency, have to handle it?

 

I do not know how things function overseas, but generally speaking, it is always possible to trace who handled the package inside the postal chain. I would insist on that, providing you know the time frame.
This cannot go unanswered

 

I have no way to prove my side of the story.

 

It still wouldn't hurt to rattle the cage a bit. Plus filing a police report could only help your chances when it comes to the insurance claim.

 

I really feel terrible for your loss here Theodosius. I think a police report is the way to go. What happens if you find it at a pawn shop? Without a police report, how would you ever get it back?
Furthermore, I don't think "proving" your loss is the issue. How do you prove someone broke into your house to steal something? I woke up one morning (years ago) and my car was gone from my driveway. I had no "proof" but I still called the police to report it stolen and I still collected insurance $$.

 

This package was mailed to you. You mentioned tracking numbers didn't you? The person mailing the package has your proof and if you file a claim it must be investigated.

 

Did you contact the Postal Inspector? They will open an investigation.

 

A Maroneia tri obol is a rare coin. They just don't show up that frequently, especially in this condition. Good move on your part to post it, both here and on other sites. A thief is going to have a hard time disposing of it without attracting attention to himself. Heads up, guys, at the flea markets and internet for this one.