Greg_W Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Don't really know where to put this, and I debated posting anything. But, this is a community and so I thought I would. My girlfriend's car was broken into on Capitol Hill on Saturday and my entire rack (Camalots, tcus, aliens, nuts, biners, whole 9 yards really), harness, shoes, etc. were stolen. My g/f also had an Arc'teryx shell (tan/brown, sz: m) and a Feathered Friends Helios parka (blue, sz: m) stolen, among other assorted climbing clothes, etc. All my gear is marked with purple tape. I know it's a longshot, but should anyone be offered items such as these, I'd appreciate a note. I already checked in with Second Ascent and gave them a list. Thanks, Greg_W Quote
badvoodoo Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 GHA! This kind of shit makes me inarticulate. Hope something comes up, or that the GF's insurance will at least cover it. Fuckers. Quote
Greg_W Posted May 24, 2004 Author Posted May 24, 2004 It will be covered by insurance, with a nice, low deductible. Quote
Brad_CA Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 I've been thinking about theft recently after someone disclosed a method of steal shit from REI to me. Basically, it comes down to one thing. Thieves are fucking pathetic. Now I'm not talking about bs hollywood Thomas Crown shit, but real deal mofo's who take shit cause they dont have the skills to acquire it honestly. The guys who steal shit from REI tell me it's cause they say damn the man...fucking pathetic. These guys are almost 30 years old and they're living a life of half cooked thoughts and harmful delusions of self-righteousness. I'll leave it at that. Thieves are lower than dog shit. I hope you and your girl get your stuff back. Quote
RichTurley Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 I wonder how much less things would cost if there was zero theft. Hope you get your stuff back. Rich Quote
ivan Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Gear for sale, maybe it's yours? jesus christ, is that your shit or what? if so, call up the posse... Quote
EWolfe Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Man, that sucks. I hope that you are able to recoup losses with a minimum hassle. Quote
Greg_W Posted May 24, 2004 Author Posted May 24, 2004 Gear for sale, maybe it's yours? jesus christ, is that your shit or what? if so, call up the posse... Not mine. Quote
Ducknut Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Looks like yellow or maybe yellow and brown tape marking that rack. Do these punks know what they are ripping off? Or are they just ripping off stuff they can get their hands on once they are in the car? Quote
ivan Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 bummer, after watching "the punisher" 37 times after a rather over-done speed-frenzy, i was hoping for some real-life vigilante justice...mighta even taken a day off work just to drive up there to watch some poor pudfucker get his on behalf of all the pudfuckers in the world. but alas... Quote
RuMR Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Don't really know where to put this, and I debated posting anything. But, this is a community and so I thought I would. My girlfriend's car was broken into on Capitol Hill on Saturday and my entire rack (Camalots, tcus, aliens, nuts, biners, whole 9 yards really), harness, shoes, etc. were stolen. My g/f also had an Arc'teryx shell (tan/brown, sz: m) and a Feathered Friends Helios parka (blue, sz: m) stolen, among other assorted climbing clothes, etc. All my gear is marked with purple tape. I know it's a longshot, but should anyone be offered items such as these, I'd appreciate a note. I already checked in with Second Ascent and gave them a list. Thanks, Greg_W ahh man, that sucks!! Sorry man, i swear i'd kill someone if i caught them breaking into a car...WTF, scumbags! Quote
Alpinfox Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Ivan the terrifying said: i was hoping for some real-life vigilante justice... Aren't you 6'7"? You should be our designated muscle if anyone ever catches a gear thief. Maybe we should get you a beeper? Quote
ivan Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 my legs are just long enough to touch the ground though... actually i think pete would make the best intimadator. Quote
Bug Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Bummer dude. I have some extra gear I purchased awhile ago. I can sell you a couple aliens cheap if you are interested. Quote
thelawgoddess Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 that is so f'ing suck. i am truly paranoid about leaving gear in the car anywhere. i carry my entire rack to a crag even if it means we have two or three racks. Quote
thelawgoddess Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 ps - murray says to let you know valhalla accepts insurance checks. pps - how 'bout a speed ascent of angel's crest this summer? or steppin' it up a notch and doing something steeper? we can use my rack ... even if it is small. Quote
rbw1966 Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 That sucks Greg. Sorry to hear about it. I think if I was you I'd take up thelawgoddess on her offer of letting you play with her rack. If nothing else it will take your mind off things. Quote
Alpine_Tom Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 I wonder how much less things would cost if there was zero theft. Hope you get your stuff back. Rich Having worked for a couple different retail establishments(years ago) it's my understanding that most inventory shrinkage comes from internal theft rather than shoplifting. I expect that you'd have a very difficult time finding reliable figures to prove (or disprove) that, though, since for the most part you have to extrapolate from those what get caught. Sorry for your loss, Greg, that sort of thing really pisses me off. I bet they get less for your stuff than the deductable. 2nd Bounce won't sell used harness or pro, so if it shows up anywhere I expect it'd be eBay. Quote
Winter Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 insurance rules. thieves suck. kill yo landlord. kill yo landlord. Quote
russ Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Gear for sale, maybe it's yours? jesus christ, is that your shit or what? if so, call up the posse... Not mine. Aghh, guys. did you notice that Greg_W said they were stolen on Saturday (5/22). The gear went on sale on 5/21.... Quote
sk Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Don't really know where to put this, and I debated posting anything. But, this is a community and so I thought I would. My girlfriend's car was broken into on Capitol Hill on Saturday and my entire rack (Camalots, tcus, aliens, nuts, biners, whole 9 yards really), harness, shoes, etc. were stolen. My g/f also had an Arc'teryx shell (tan/brown, sz: m) and a Feathered Friends Helios parka (blue, sz: m) stolen, among other assorted climbing clothes, etc. All my gear is marked with purple tape. I know it's a longshot, but should anyone be offered items such as these, I'd appreciate a note. I already checked in with Second Ascent and gave them a list. Thanks, Greg_W that is so SUCK buddy Quote
ketch Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Sorry to hear of your loss Greg. That is so suck. sorry about the girlfriends stuff too. AT it may be that half is internal loss. Sucky people cost us all a lot. A few years back my son was starting to become aware of the cost of life. He asked me how come I charged so much for the work I do. We sat down with a pencil and found that 58% of my fees went straight out the door to bonds, liability coverage and insurance. He commented that it would be a lot better if we all just played fair. Quote
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