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Hi Mark, good luck and I will have fingers crossed for you. And, hope to see what you get in!

Well after I put in a claim, the package has been found and has made it’s way to Belgium. Fingers crossed for delivery next week!

So, my last two OA deals with Europe. 1st one shipped from Germany (dhl then via usps) lost! 2nd one shipped by me to Belgium (usps then via fedex) lost! 2 for 2 lost! I have never before had a package lost to or from overseas in 30 years of collecting. What gives? Are others experiencing a breakdown of these systems?

I was fortunate to have met Ed almost 30 years ago when he was a dealer/collector. Kind of like the rest of us I guess. He had a sincere ascerbic wit but was also warm and just friendly so I was drawn to him right away. We only met up and chatted or shared dinner at occasional big shows over the years but looking back I cherish them all. I’m counting my blessings that I was ready to sell some of my collection a couple years ago and so of course called Ed at Heritage. He flew out and we had a great time frantically unframing and packing and regaling each other with stories of deals gone by. We got to have dinner with my wife who even feigned interest in our hobby due to Ed’s charisma in the telling of tales. She and I are both saddened by Ed’s passing but it leaves a hole in my hobby greater than all those treasures that left my house when he left that day for the final time. God speed Ed, you will be missed.

You could be right…or not. I feel strongly both ways.

Lots of frustration, patience, resignation, perseverance, and negotiation finally got the seller to move enough to strike a deal between all parties.

Just updated a few prices, and a few are now marked as sold. Thanks!

Boy, that took forever! Finally worked it out financially for all parties the only way possible, so was able to complete this deal and finally acquire a beloved Peanuts strip. Thanks for all your help and advice along the way. It really was eye opening and informative! Here is a link to the piece on my CAF gallery. https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1994980

https://www.comicartshop.com/ComicArtShopsByCat.asp?GCat=1664 I’ve put some pieces up for sale on my CAF gallery. Been using Heritage for the last few years and they have done a wonderful job. Nothing but the highest praise, but I thought I’d dip a toe back into selling a few things myself. So, take a look, I’m just raising money for a short time. Let me know if you think a price is too high, or if you need time payments. If something doesn’t sell, I’ll probably switch it out with something else. Thanks! Dan

He has not been paid.

I have been refunded. But the seller, Monty, is a fellow collector and friend and I will help him however I can to recover $ or the art. I am contacting the postoffice and the ebay seller to try and work something out at this point. I am still in shock that the usps will sell your stuff.

About a month ago, I was able to reach a person at my local branch and they said the last trace of the package was in Bethpaige NY. So I dont think it ended up at my local postoffice. Plus, my delivery guy knows me and a good solid guy.

I didn’t see any other peanuts items when I searched his store. 🤷🏻

I don’t like that story… for obvious reasons. But good for you nonetheless.

Should I change the title to missing art alert? I dont want to misrepresent. It seems very shady that the package would be sold by usps while they have an open search for it. I got an email yesterday frm them saying they are still looking for the package, please be patient.

Ebay is very hard to contact.

He says he boight it legally from usps as unclaimed lost mail.

Yes. Contacted sellers. Ebay and the friend who sold it to me. Its been missing for almost three months but they keep sending messages that they are still looking.

I purchased this Peanuts strip from a fellow collector. USPS said it went missing and they have been searching. Was stuck in NY. Now it shows up in FL on ebay. Any suggestions? I contacted the seller just now but haven’t heard back yet. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335182735285

He was the first collector I connected with back in the early nineties. He was very patient and passionate about the hobby. From him I learned to really appreciate EC. Anyway, he was a great one, and will be missed.

Sally daily had a great gag, but sadly was still a Sally daily… thought it went high.

I have seen everything…including that.

Yeah, the framing is odd, but at least it looks like they kept it out of the sun. 👍🏻

Sorry, bad memory. It was a Dagar cover.