Camera and lens theft

5 years 9 months ago #593035 by Fess Walker
I just got a call from a friend who literally just had their car broken into and their camera bag with all their gear was stolen.

What's the site people can post their stolen gear on?  

Any other ways to track down stolen gear that you know of?  


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5 years 9 months ago #593036 by effron
Its probably gone. Report the loss to police, and keep an eye out on the sell sites. At one time Nikon, for example would hold gear in for repair that was listed stolen, not sure about now or other companies.
Insurance. I hope your friend was insured.

Why so serious?
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5 years 9 months ago #593056 by Fess Walker
Nope, it wasn't insured.  I already schooled my friend on that.  He's response was he isn't  a professional so didn't think it was needed.  

Moving forward, isn't there a site that is for listing stolen gear?  Man, I thought there was one.  However my favorites on my main computer were accidentally erased 3 weeks ago.  


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5 years 9 months ago - 5 years 9 months ago #593080 by effron

Why so serious?
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5 years 9 months ago #593430 by mardy_it
An insurance certainly helps, but the first thing I'd recommend is to never leave a bag visible in your car! Even if it's empty, there's always the risk that people will break in, hoping that it contains something valuable.


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5 years 9 months ago #593516 by Juan Anthony
Dang, that is unfortunate.  I hope they find the gear.  I never leave ANYTHING viewable in my car.  Everything is in the trunk.  


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5 years 9 months ago #593699 by Miss Polly
Never leave anything in your car.  Ever.  


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