WARNING: to friends...

[j.d. in the usa]

in the last week or so a person in South Carolina and NH Bob has had there complete finds and collections stolen... what a horrible thing to happen. So please be careful in what you post dont leave any tracks where someone can trace you...
I'm all over the net so I cant do that now, all of my things that are worth anything are in a safety deposit box anyway... but its a shame knowing you have to watch your back even in the sharing of your finds.
NH Bob is a great person and he even held contests and gave away artifacts and coins he has found I am so heartbroken over what some low life has done to him and others.
I learned my lesson years ago when someone stole my comic book collection. HH all and I hope this nevers happens to any of you. jd

 

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[John (Ma)]

How do they think it happened? Was it someone they knew?

 

[j.d. in the usa]

i dont know about the guy in south carolina, but i just saw a message where NH Bob says the police think it was a professional hit and that other homes in the area were hit too... thats all I know

 

[Rob66]

Yea.......Sounds like a local thing. Word of mouth.I predict they are teens.Was the finds and collection shown to anyone?

RD

 

[RON (PA)]

That's a shame that it happened. I hope that nobody got hurt in the break ins. You gave some great advice. Thanks JD.

 

[Tricia]

I keep telling people this and no one listens....you leave footprints on the internet every single place you go. The internet is faceless and PERFECT for criminals.

Many of the members here are WAY to open with their finds. They tell you what they found, where it is, and what other goodies they have. I have even seen Google Earth pics pinpointing their homes or favorite sites.

I'm sorry it's happened to the two members but put this face on and be careful what you say in such a public place as the internet.

 

[Old Dog]

A few years back my wife convinced me to get a safe.
And she went shopping.
We had agreed on a gun safe about a six hundred pound (empty) size.

I think she just wanted to go shopping. LOL

She had the thing delivered....
2,011 pounds empty!
Very complicated 4 number combination with a key locked dial.
1 1/2 hour fire rated at 3,500 degrees.
it cost about a dollar per pound.
I guess it was on sale.

The thing is huge.
She then said "You can get that class 2 fire arms permit now."

Sheesh
Things can get complicated when girls get involved.
Break ins only concern me where the family's safety is concerned.

OD

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

He who steals my collection steals trash.

Better set our dog on "Crush, Kill, Destroy" mode.

 

[Old Dog]

Good Idea Charlie,

I have three huge dogs ,
good thing they don;t know the combination!

LOL
OD

 

[N.J.THer]

I keep telling people this and no one listens....you leave footprints on the internet every single place you go. The internet is faceless and PERFECT for criminals.

Many of the members here are WAY to open with their finds. They tell you what they found, where it is, and what other goodies they have. I have even seen Google Earth pics pinpointing their homes or favorite sites.

I'm sorry it's happened to the two members but put this face on and be careful what you say in such a public place as the internet.

I don't have anything to steal but I've pinpointed the local police station as my home so good luck to the criminal that tries to break in....LOL.

My heart does go out to anyone that has had a break in. Thank God nobody was hurt.

NJ

 

[Tricia]

ROFL that's very good. Very clever you!

 

[ericwt]

Wow! That is an intense link.

In today's world with theft, Fires, Earthquakes, tornadoes and all kinds of random disasters, no one has any business storing highly valuable items in the house. If you do they best be documented and insured.

There are other places these items can be stored. I do not store gold, rare coins and valuable artifacts in my house. I rent safe space from a coin dealer who has a walk in Vault and a place that looks like a fortress. All items have been photographed and documented for insurance purposes. I have multiple copies with other family members.

Other steps have been taken as far as security for my house. I know my neighbors and tell them when I am gone. I hire a trusted house sitter when I am not in town. My house has up to date locks and security systems and I am registered to carry a handgun.

With that being said, there is a reason people say "If you find something really valuable, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!!!"

 

[Ocean7]

amen - very good post. I know of too many who have been cleaned out. Some with small safes that were carried away. Personally I will only trust a 'safe deposit' box for my coins etc. You don't think it can happen to you but several members on various TH'ing sites have been cleaned out in last couple years.

It's a real shame and it can happen to you. The other thing to mention is - always keep your metal detectors out of view when
out detecting. More than one person has lost all their equipment
from a truck or car because it was clearly visible from outside the
vehicle. Out of sight is definitely the best policy! And "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Ben Franklin

HH!

 

[Old Dog]

What I have is in the safe.

Sombody who carries it off ....

I aint gonna mess with !!!

I just want to hide and watch,
LOL.

OD

 

[SC_hunter]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070726/ap_on_hi_te/internet_feud;_ylt=AkjeLjSvW9zvaP2gd_EUWN.s0NUE

GEEEEZZ...I better stay out of the Political forum..lol