Devastating Theft

http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/125422-this-is-absolutely-devastating-to-me

 

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Well, why put it on your wall? I feel bad for the guy but it's kind of like "take me".

 

Safer storage methods would have prevented this. I understand being proud of your collection... But a little common sense goes a long way.

 

I don't blame the victim. People have million dollar paintings on the walls, vases on their shelfs, etc.

 

Amazingly, I actually agree with you. There are safer 'storage' methods, than on a wall or in the home, but if your enjoyment is to be able to live 'with' the items, then storing them at all times is not for you.

But you also have to take measures to protect what you have.

If, however, you've done so, and it still is stolen.....don't blame the victim.

I didn't read the article, but hope he has a way of identifying his property and/or has adequate insurance.

 

I'll stick with what Matt said about common sense.

 

I agree with Ruben. I've had art works on my walls and shelves. It's not the fault of the owner if theives targeted him while he was on vacation. If his collection was large enough, he should have had an adequate security system in place. Insurance would also have helped recoup the loss. If none of that was done, then he has to eat the loss. That's too bad.

 

Ouch! It's a devastating loss but at least he is unharmed.

 

I don't blame the victim either, but if you look at that picture there are two things wrong with it.
1. They're hanging on the wall
2. They're viewable by the window through the back.
If you were leaving your house for a month for vacation. Why would you leave it for others to see?

 

I feel so sorry for this poor fellow. The man was violated. 'Safer storage methods', yes, but a person should be afforded the luxury of displaying and viewing his collection. Sad.......so sad.

 

In other words, he had no monitored alarm system. I just can't be as sympathetic as I might if he wasn't such a cheapskate and had procured basic protection which might have scared off the burglar, or perhaps resulted in the cops arriving before he left the scene.

 

I have to say I agree. If he has 16 grand hanging on his wall, you'd think he could set aside a couple hundred bucks (if not more) for security. You know get a some deadbolts and an alarm system. It's not too hard.

Edit: Also, when putting in deadbolts, you might want to do something about your windows. Honestly, I don't know what kind of technology is currently available for windows, but I think there's something like deadbolts for windows. And buy a dog.

 

Dang! It looks like he's learned a valuable lesson. ~> Put it away. I think if he really wants to show it off he could have printed photos and kept the valuables in a safe or locked up somehow.

 

Every time I hear about something like this, it reminds me of this commercial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk2B8988ws0

 

what is the point of collecting if you can't show it to anyone?

 

I collect for the fun I have. Hanging it on the walls is not the way to show your collection. Proper storage and security in the wise thing to do.

 

Whenever I leave for extended periods of time I hide my stuff in a closet, at least.

 

I deal with collectors ALL the time in my business and in most collectables, the material is absolutely on display in the home. Paintings, Sculpture, Antique Furniture, Cars, Fashion, Comics, Decorative Arts, Judaica, Toys, Weapons, Vases, Books, etc etc etc, all are displayed and used in normal fashion by the collecting public. This mentality of blaming the victims of crime in the Numismatic field is the starting point for turning around the huge amount of theft of coins (and in this case, currency). These victims need your complete support and sympathy, not loathing and self-righteous finger waving.

 

Dang it radar, this thread is 9 years old

 

Now maybe we should make some progress. We need a new campaign. Say "NO to STOLEN COINS"