Re: [Leica] Stolen Gear Registry - BEFORE?

["SonC (Sonny Carter)" <sonc@sonc.com>]

Of course, one problem is that it would give the bad guys a directory to all
the Leica stuff in the world.....

Regards,
SonC

> Why don't we Luggers have a registry of equipment BEFORE they get stolen -
> dealers could check before they purchase or trade used Leica gear.
> Obviously, we would have to notify dealers that this is available.  How
> about through Leica?
>
> If you think this is a good idea, how can we put it together, and what
would
> it entail - Hugh Thompson
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Douglas Landrum" <dflandrum@earthlink.net>
> To: "Leica List" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 4:33 PM
> Subject: [Leica] Stolen Stuff - Stolen Gear Registry
>
>
> > Bill and other Luggers:
> >
> > There is a stolen equipment registry on photo.net.  Bill, you may wish
to
> > post your serial numbers there.  Others may wish to check the photo.net
> > registry when buying used equipment.  Does anyone know if Leica USA will
> > confirm whether or not a used item was reported to them as stolen?
> >
> > Doug
> >
> > Douglas F. Landrum
> > Laguna Beach, California
> > dflandrum@earthlink.net
> >
> >
> >
> >
>