Yeah they would be covered by the homeowner's insurance, but in this case, since they weren't too much I doubt I will make a claim against that policy. It's a lesson learned that i will remember every time I purchase a replacement for my collection. And yes, he is in the process of being taken into custody by the authorities. Even through all of this I tried to keep them out of it and get my ring back myself. Once they said a search warrant was needed, I did what I had to do.
I can understand about making a claim based on the value. Really sorry to hear about all the trouble you went thru..
I could never get one of those. I will need an in home safe when I am older, because I would need to see my coins. This whole situation sounds awfull,and I am sorry for your losses.
What a tragedy. AS messy as it is I hope you follow through with police action. Arrest/incareceration may help turn your "friend" around. Mike
Very sorry to hear of your misfortune Doctor. An all around unfortunate turn of events for you. My best wishes to you. Bruce
Sorry to hear that, but I'm glad that the police caught him and you got your ring back. If we didn't make mistakes we wouldn't be human, so don't get mad at yourself for trying to help out someone in need.
I guess in the grand scheme of things, it is better to have something stolen from you, rather than to be a thief and a liar.
What a bummer! I hope your friend gets the treatment he needs in prison and comes out the good guy you used to know...
"Lyin' Eyes" City girls just seem to find out early How to open doors with just a smile A rich old man And she won't have to worry She'll dress up all in lace and go in style -The Eagles
Sorry to hear that, Doc. I suppose if I had to be robbed I'd rather it be a complete stranger than a friend. Guy
Thanks everyone for the thoughts and condolences of the theft and loss of the friend. The police are involved now and he has been contacted/arrested by them. I should have the ring back by this week.
Dang sorry to hear this. This is terrible stuff. Especially from someone thought to be a "friend". Hope this doesn't hit too hard with your faith in peoples.
not sure how it is in your state, but in florida if a legit dealer/gold buyer buys goods and they end up being stolen, the dealer does not have to surrender the items and the person they were stolen from has to buy them back and it always is sad when a "good" friend steals something. i had two silver pandas and a gold necklace magically disappear
Having come from a LONG history of drug abuse in my family, I can say that the theft of something like this sucks. However, keep in mind that all of these things can be replaced and if you had a rider on your insurance it'll cover your losses. When I was 17 I had someone extremely close to me (family member) steal EVERYTHING from my room, including all of my sports trophies and medals. He must have been so loaded on drugs that he didnt realize he wasn't going to sell plastic trophies and copper/clad medals for anything. Also taken was my senior high school yearbook that I can never replace. I was never able to recover anything. Be thankful bud, it could have been much worse.
Check ebay, lots of yearbooks for sale. It won't have your messages of course, but it's better than nothing.
I was talking to the lady manager of the laundromat in Kent who was away at night, and was cleaned out of $70K in 90% silver, jewelry, guns, etc., and her late husband was the former local police officer! So state police came and got a list of the stolen goods, but a couple months later nothing has been retrieved. With that magnitude of theft, well into the five figures you hire a really good private detective preferably paid on results. When it comes to illegal (and legal) drug addictions the monkey on the back is calling the shots. I have had family deep into the illegals but I have had a landlord who was crazy as could be strung out on legal pain killers. You have to get separation from such people and law enforcement is doing this in your former friends case. He needs lots of help, NA will help him after he hits bottom. And it would not hurt for you to get to some 12 step meetings for those who are affected by other peoples' drug abuse and drinking. Such support groups help give you better coping tools to deal with this crisis.
