#225899 - 06/07/2004 15:17
Empeg Stolen :-(
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/09/1999
Posts: 1721
Loc: San Jose, CA
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Hi everyone,
I haven't posted in a while, and unfortunately, this morning my car was broken into and my empeg stolen. Now that support is over, what is the procedure? What should I do? *depressed*
Calvin
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#225900 - 06/07/2004 15:24
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[Re: eternalsun]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
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That sucks.
Post the serial number here, and buy another one. Look around your neighborhood just in case the theif discarded it soon afterwards.
Did they take the sled/remote too? Or just the player?
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#225901 - 06/07/2004 15:36
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[Re: genixia]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Ugh.
<insert standard lecture here>
There have been a few players for sale in the forums and on ebay. That is your best chance of replacing the player at the moment. Sorry to hear about your loss!
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#225902 - 06/07/2004 16:01
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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Master Boot Logo(er)
Registered: 26/08/2003
Posts: 525
Loc: California
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That sucks!!! Those bastards!! 
What part of San Jose? Depending on the area, they might end up pawning it. There are several pawn shops downtown that will take anything, including drivers licenses. I'd be more than happy to help locate it for you since I live near the Downtown area.
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#225903 - 06/07/2004 16:06
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31584
Loc: Seattle, WA
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I think the empeg team still wants the serial numbers of stolen players.
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#225904 - 06/07/2004 16:23
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: tfabris]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 24/12/2001
Posts: 5528
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You sure? I seem to remember Rob posting that people shouldn't do that anymore...
[edit]Found it. The post is here[/edit]
Edited by tman (06/07/2004 16:25)
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#225905 - 06/07/2004 16:51
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[Re: tman]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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That's slightly different. I don't want to do searches for people (not least due to questionable data protection implications) but there are still advantages to sending in the serial number. I'm out of the office right now but sending the serial number to peter@empeg.com very soon would be a great idea. Rob
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#225906 - 06/07/2004 17:28
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[Re: pgrzelak]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 19/09/2002
Posts: 2494
Loc: East Coast, USA
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Or, of course, check EBay for the empeg.
Fools for stealing something they'll never know how to use. I'm so sorry to hear that it happened.
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#225907 - 06/07/2004 17:42
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[Re: rob]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 24/12/2001
Posts: 5528
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Ah okay. Thought you meant keeping the serial number database as well.
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#225908 - 06/07/2004 18:51
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[Re: tman]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Welcome to the worst empeg club to belong too... those who've had theirs stolen. Sorry man. My sympathies.
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#225909 - 06/07/2004 20:43
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: tfabris]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/09/1999
Posts: 1721
Loc: San Jose, CA
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OMG, where do I get the serial number? I've done some computer upgrades and I don't think I have the Rio software installed, just jemplode. Is there anywhere where I might be able to get the serial number now? Shoot! *frustrated*
Calvin
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#225910 - 06/07/2004 20:47
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Did you ever register it on the old, old empeg board? Or have it in a sig file on riocar.org?
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#225911 - 06/07/2004 20:47
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[Re: Skunk]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/09/1999
Posts: 1721
Loc: San Jose, CA
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I'm in West San Jose. My empeg has been quite individualized. It's most noticeable characteristic is its burlwood fascia. And a boot logo that has my name and cell phone number. I would rather have my empeg back than money, or even another empeg to build up again. :-( If you see my empeg out there in a pawn shop, let me know.
Calvin
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#225912 - 06/07/2004 20:48
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31584
Loc: Seattle, WA
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If you bought the player used, perhaps the original owner knows it. Or maybe you responded to an ad on the BBS where the number was part of the post.
If you bought the player new, it might be on the box.
If you ever photographed the player, it might be on the sticker on the back (depending on the player model).
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#225913 - 07/07/2004 03:34
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[Re: tfabris]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/09/1999
Posts: 1721
Loc: San Jose, CA
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I bought mine new, and the only number aside from the UPC on the box is:
90260233-002. Is this it?
Calvin
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#225914 - 07/07/2004 03:53
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[Re: eternalsun]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 15/01/2002
Posts: 1866
Loc: Austin
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per this im going to go with 'no' thats not a definite answer, though
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#225915 - 07/07/2004 08:43
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 13/07/2000
Posts: 4175
Loc: Cambridge, England
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90260233-002. Is this it?
Don't think so, sorry.
Peter
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#225916 - 07/07/2004 10:16
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
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#225917 - 07/07/2004 10:28
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[Re: genixia]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Good catch!!!
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#225918 - 07/07/2004 16:14
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: genixia]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/09/1999
Posts: 1721
Loc: San Jose, CA
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You are awesome. I totally forgot about that. I've had a couple of computer failures, a hard drive crash, a job change, and a digital camera crash. (I took pictures of the back of the empeg after Eutronix added the digital sound card). So my likely places was turning up empty :-(. Thanks Genixia.
Calvin
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#225919 - 07/07/2004 17:31
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Oh man... it even had a super rare wooden fascia? those bastards.
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#225920 - 07/07/2004 20:43
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: eternalsun]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
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No hassle. I only wish I could find your empeg that easily.
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#225921 - 07/07/2004 22:26
Re: Empeg Stolen :-(
[Re: genixia]
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old hand
Registered: 16/02/2002
Posts: 867
Loc: Oxford, UK
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Quote:
10101933?
Wow, hats off to Tom for keeping the db behind the forum safe and searchable after all this time, not to mention through the recent upgrades too - awesome 
Oh, and credit where it's due to Genixia for digging up that post as well, your search foo is strong today.
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#225922 - 14/07/2004 17:53
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[Re: AndrewT]
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journeyman
Registered: 02/07/2004
Posts: 95
Loc: 384400 km from the Moon
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Here's a thought: maybe Patrick can design for us an empeg beacon kit just in case some misfortune like this happens.
Here are some hightlights: the beacon could have a rechargable battery while empeg is connected and the beacon can be activated every time the empeg is disconnected from the power. The beacon could be controlled (via a password) through Hijack menu. Hardware-wise the beacon could have serial interface.
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#225923 - 14/07/2004 18:34
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[Re: peakmop]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 17/01/2002
Posts: 3996
Loc: Manchester UK
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This has been discussed many, many, many times before and the conclusion was that it would be more hassle than it's worth. The simplest answer is DON'T LEAVE IT IN THE CAR!!!! I struggle to think of anyone who has had one stolen by any other means.
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#225924 - 14/07/2004 18:43
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[Re: andym]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 18/01/2000
Posts: 5683
Loc: London, UK
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I struggle to think of anyone who has had one stolen by any other means.
To the extent that when the house I was sharing with Toby (a year or two ago) was burgled, the thieves left three (count 'em) empegs alone.
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#225925 - 14/07/2004 23:33
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[Re: Roger]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 19/09/2002
Posts: 2494
Loc: East Coast, USA
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That happened to someone else a long while ago also. House broken into, but the empeg laying in plain sight was left behind.
My search-foo is weak tonight or else I'd try to find the link.
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#225926 - 14/07/2004 23:38
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[Re: andym]
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addict
Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 510
Loc: NY
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I struggle to think of anyone who has had one stolen by any other means.
Mine was stolen while it was in my bag with my arm through the strap. It was later recovered tho.
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#225927 - 15/07/2004 02:56
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[Re: Heather]
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journeyman
Registered: 02/07/2004
Posts: 95
Loc: 384400 km from the Moon
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<me>Picking up the phone and signing up for a full comprehensive Empeg Insurance</me>
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#225928 - 21/07/2004 03:43
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[Re: peakmop]
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member
Registered: 10/01/2002
Posts: 139
Loc: Houston, TX, USA
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I don't really want to reveal this, but I rarely take mine out of the car. It really is a hassle, and quite dorky if you ask me. Ok maybe when I am at home it makes more sense, but I ain't lugging that thing into a restaurant, movie theater, or similar.
Now, considering there are no more spare VFDs available, I think LEAVING it in the care is more prudent(for me at least), as it can't be DROPPED if it isn't removed. I think eventually I will drop mine if I take it out every day.
Plus, even though it is in my dash, nobody(riff-raff) would know it, and the only stereo they would see is my car's stock stereo which acts as my CD player/radio.
Still I understand some people don't have that option, so it is a catch 22. To me though no piece of electronic equipment is so sacred to alter my way of life while NOT enjoying it..
-John M
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#225929 - 21/07/2004 15:46
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[Re: jnmunsey]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31584
Loc: Seattle, WA
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but I ain't lugging that thing into a restaurant, movie theater, or similar.
I had a CD player stolen from my car while I was in a restaurant for a mere two hours. It was in a populated, high-traffic area, in the early evening.
What was stolen was a cheap CD player, easily replaced. Of course, they got into the trunk and stole the subwoofer, too, but that was easily replaced as well. That's not the point.
Have you ever had a stereo stolen out of your car before? Until it's happened to you, you can't know what it feels like. It's a terrible feeling to be victimized like that. In this particular case, I had to drive home for an hour on a cold night, with the passenger side window of my car smashed out, broken glass all over the car interior, and my dashboard ripped apart. Oh, and no music.
Also keep in mind that thieves often steal more than the stereo. In this case, they got several CDs and my checkbook, requiring that I cancel the checking account and open a new one, which of course came with its own hassles when the checks I'd recently written bounced.
You're not just protecting the stereo.
But even if you were, think about how rare and hard to replace your empeg is.
If the above hasn't convinced you yet, then you won't get my sympathy when it gets stolen. And it will get stolen, that's just a matter of time.
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#225930 - 21/07/2004 16:31
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[Re: jnmunsey]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 24/01/2002
Posts: 3937
Loc: Providence, RI
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I don't really want to reveal this, but I rarely take mine out of the car. It really is a hassle, and quite dorky if you ask me. Ok maybe when I am at home it makes more sense, but I ain't lugging that thing into a restaurant, movie theater, or similar.
One movie theater I frequent finally chased me down after a few months and asked if they could see what was in the plastic case, after I was seated. I showed him, and he left. They haven't asked since.
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#225931 - 21/07/2004 16:36
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[Re: Daria]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31584
Loc: Seattle, WA
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That's one of the advantages of having the empeg bag, it doesn't look like a bomb, so no one ever asks you about it. The only time I've ever been asked what's in the bag is when I go to a rock concert, and then I just say "it's my car stereo", unzip it, and they let me pass. Really no more inconvenient than the pat-down search they give you.
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#225933 - 21/07/2004 22:09
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[Re: tfabris]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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That's one of the advantages of having the empeg bag, it doesn't look like a bomb, so no one ever asks you about it.
The only time I've ever been asked what's in the bag is when I go to a rock concert, and then I just say "it's my car stereo", unzip it, and they let me pass. Really no more inconvenient than the pat-down search they give you.
I would think a movie theatre is more concerned that it might be a camcorder.
Rob
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#225934 - 21/07/2004 22:18
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[Re: rob]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 12/11/2001
Posts: 7738
Loc: Toronto, CANADA
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What do they do with people who have photographic memory? Hmmm... I just leave mine at home all the time now. With no sled in the car, it's an easy choice. My entire car was stolen in minutes while I was asleep, upstairs in my room, not more than 30 feet from it in a straight line. Had the empeg been in it.... Yeah, I'd have to put some hard drives in my spare, but that's not the point.  Bruno
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#225935 - 21/07/2004 22:35
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[Re: hybrid8]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 24/12/2001
Posts: 5528
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A big mallet which smacks you over the head so you get amnesia?
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#225936 - 22/07/2004 00:38
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[Re: tfabris]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 24/01/2002
Posts: 3937
Loc: Providence, RI
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That's one of the advantages of having the empeg bag, it doesn't look like a bomb, so no one ever asks you about it.
1) Less protective, if
2) It even exists. I'll believe it exists when I have one.
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#225937 - 22/07/2004 01:20
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[Re: Daria]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 19/09/2002
Posts: 2494
Loc: East Coast, USA
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4 of 'em over in For Sale. Well, past tense. A number of threads have revealed that Gameboy bags and other simple looking small bags can work instead of the real empeg bag. Funny, unlike dbrashear, I've never been asked what's in the bomb-like Pelican case I've been carrying around for over a year now. I wonder what I'll say to that first person who asks to see what's inside... But yeah, it is dorky to take the empeg out of the car. But once you get a nice bag and get in the habit, you won't mind. Nobody will even notice the little bag in your hand or over your shoulder. /me mumbles how rugged man-purses should be socially allowed
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#225938 - 31/07/2004 06:05
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[Re: tfabris]
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Registered: 10/01/2002
Posts: 139
Loc: Houston, TX, USA
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I have had my car broken into before numerous times(they ignored the empeg once, but it was hidden). No my stereo was never taken, but I have had windows broken and other stuff taken. So what if I get my stereo stolen, empeg or not. It isn't that important to me. I like it, but there are a lot more important things to dwell on in life than a car stereo, and to me at least, if my stereo worried me that much I would consider therapy.. Quote:
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but I ain't lugging that thing into a restaurant, movie theater, or similar.
I had a CD player stolen from my car while I was in a restaurant for a mere two hours. It was in a populated, high-traffic area, in the early evening.
What was stolen was a cheap CD player, easily replaced. Of course, they got into the trunk and stole the subwoofer, too, but that was easily replaced as well. That's not the point.
Have you ever had a stereo stolen out of your car before? Until it's happened to you, you can't know what it feels like. It's a terrible feeling to be victimized like that. In this particular case, I had to drive home for an hour on a cold night, with the passenger side window of my car smashed out, broken glass all over the car interior, and my dashboard ripped apart. Oh, and no music.
Also keep in mind that thieves often steal more than the stereo. In this case, they got several CDs and my checkbook, requiring that I cancel the checking account and open a new one, which of course came with its own hassles when the checks I'd recently written bounced.
You're not just protecting the stereo.
But even if you were, think about how rare and hard to replace your empeg is.
If the above hasn't convinced you yet, then you won't get my sympathy when it gets stolen. And it will get stolen, that's just a matter of time.
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#225939 - 31/07/2004 07:38
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[Re: jnmunsey]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 18/01/2000
Posts: 5683
Loc: London, UK
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So what if I get my stereo stolen, empeg or not.
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