lanetomlane Posted October 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Terrific, the challenges just get better every year and Lisbon was no exception. Eileen and I would like to thank Andy and everyone else involved in the organisation for putting on such a great show, and to say how much we enjoyed meeting old friends and making new ones. However, the trip ended up a disaster for me as yesterday afternoon, Sunday, I had the car broken into and my Monochrom and M lenses stolen. I'll post the serial numbers when I get home later tonight but don't really expect to see them again. Such a pity as the Night Time Challenge winning shot was on the Monochrom's SD card. Cheers, Tom Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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photolotse Posted October 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) :-o Sorry to hear this, especially that the night's winning shot is now lost forever. Edited October 17, 2016 by photoallee 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose_Salcedo Posted October 17, 2016 Share #3 Posted October 17, 2016 So sad to hear that, Tom! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted October 17, 2016 Share #4 Posted October 17, 2016 Really sorry to hear this, Tom.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted October 17, 2016 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2016 Such a pity Tom, I'm sorry to hear that! Best wishes Charles 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted October 17, 2016 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2016 Sorry to hear that too. Hopefully insurance covers it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 17, 2016 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Oh no that puts a downer on such a great weekend. Out of interest where was your car when it was broken into Tom? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
octo Posted October 17, 2016 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2016 Tom, that's really bad. hopefully, you've reported it, who knows? You might get Lucky. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted October 17, 2016 Share #9 Posted October 17, 2016 That is really terrible news-I hope the insurance pays up without too much hassle. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted October 17, 2016 Share #10 Posted October 17, 2016 Oh that's such bad news Hope the insurance covers your whole loss and you can replace everything You'll have to come back and take the shots again... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted October 17, 2016 Share #11 Posted October 17, 2016 Sorry to hear that Tom. At least no one was hurt. I'm guessing you got a police report. Does anyone know if there is there a global stolen Leica serial number list we can check when buying second hand items? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christoph_d Posted October 17, 2016 Share #12 Posted October 17, 2016 Tom, I hope you can get your equipment back, one way or another. Dan, a few years back I checked with Leica in Germany if an item I was buying was declared stolen (I think it was the service department). So it may be worthwhile reporting the items as stolen there. Rgds Christoph 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted October 17, 2016 Share #13 Posted October 17, 2016 That sort of thing leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. Sorry that it happened. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted October 17, 2016 Share #14 Posted October 17, 2016 Very sad news Tom! it really serves to remind us never to let our equipment in the car, especially rent a car vehicles which have identifying logos usually in the back and are very frequently broken into. In the meantime and if you wish to, please send me a list of the equipment and serial numbers and I will keep an eye on used forums in Portugal to see if I can spot anything, it's not a huge used market and if they try to sell it we might be able to find it. Did you by any chance file a complaint with the police, in case we locate an item and need help in recovering it? I am not sure how it works..... Yes I would also make sure the items are registered with Leica in your name and also to report them stolen in case anyone sends them to the mothership. Best of luck Luis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted October 17, 2016 Share #15 Posted October 17, 2016 I can only repeat what the others have written, I'm very sorry to hear this. Stefan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted October 17, 2016 Share #16 Posted October 17, 2016 So sorry! Carl 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted October 17, 2016 Share #17 Posted October 17, 2016 Oh, Tom, that's tough luck. At least Eileen and you are unhurt. Pete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share #18 Posted October 18, 2016 Very sad news Tom! it really serves to remind us never to let our equipment in the car, especially rent a car vehicles which have identifying logos usually in the back and are very frequently broken into. In the meantime and if you wish to, please send me a list of the equipment and serial numbers and I will keep an eye on used forums in Portugal to see if I can spot anything, it's not a huge used market and if they try to sell it we might be able to find it. Did you by any chance file a complaint with the police, in case we locate an item and need help in recovering it? I am not sure how it works..... Yes I would also make sure the items are registered with Leica in your name and also to report them stolen in case anyone sends them to the mothership. Best of luck Luis Hi Luis Many thanks for your kind thoughts and offer to look out for the equipment on the secondhand market; both of which are greatly appreciated. The equipment was: - Monochrom (Type 246) - S/N 4831833 75mm APO-Summicron - S/N 4044946 50mm Summilux - S/N 4187920 16-18-21 Tri-Elmar - S/N 4008111 90mm Elmarit - S/N 3711130 Many thanks & kind regards Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share #19 Posted October 18, 2016 Hi Luis Many thanks for your kind thoughts and offer to look out for the equipment on the secondhand market; both of which are greatly appreciated. The equipment was: - Monochrom (Type 246) - S/N 4831833 75mm APO-Summicron - S/N 4044946 50mm Summilux - S/N 4187920 16-18-21 Tri-Elmar - S/N 4008111 90mm Elmarit - S/N 3711130 Many thanks & kind regards Tom Sorry Luis, I overlooked to answer your question about filing a complaint with the police. Yes, I did and if you ever needed it I could scan you a copy. Many thanks again. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolotse Posted October 18, 2016 Share #20 Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks for posting serial numbers, will have a look at the second hand markets as well. I hope your insurance will cover your lost. Carsten 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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