Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alexander, > > BTW why do many of the luggers use xxx as an extension for the > > serialnumber. What harm can it do when you know the serialnumber of > > one of my lenses or camera? Like credit card, social security and checking account numbers, widely publicizing an ID number that is used to verify ownership could be construed by a court of law as an irresponsible action; when/if it led to someone trying to steal from you. Though many people demand personal information as some sort of 'proof' that you are whom you say you are (The left blank 'personal profile' thing on CIS and AOL is still thought of as a sign of dishonesty), I've noticed that the only people who want the info, want it to use it harmfully. An item that is for sale can be verified as not stolen/etc. by the serial # minus the last 2 digits. There really isn't any reason to divulge any more info than that. Danny Gonzalez