appleman Posted September 25, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) A burglary occurred whilst I was on holiday in Deya in Majorca on Thursday 22nd September 2011 when all my Leica equipment was stolen. I suspect that this was an opportunist theft and they would want to sell on quickly but they will not have the original documents or packaging which would make it difficult to sell. Is there a database in this forum where I can register my stolen Leica M8.2 equipment?. I bought the camera and 4 lenses just 2 years ago. Or any other advice would be welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Enoksen Posted September 25, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 25, 2011 Hey. Sorry for your loss. You can try this Stolen Camera Finder - find your photos, find your camera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 25, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 25, 2011 Very sorry, having visited Deya myself, I can imagine how your loss will have affected your holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted September 25, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 25, 2011 Definately inform Leica and give them the serial numbers. If the equipment ever goes in for service it can be identified. Keep a watch out on eBay (UK) and I'd suggest informing a few London retailers such as Red Dot, RG Lewis, Richard Caplan, Aperture Photographic and maybe Campkins at Cambridge etc. Also watch this local sale site. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogibear Posted October 4, 2011 Share #5 Posted October 4, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss, I know how it feels - my first M8 with a couple of lenses was stolen in the train in Belgium when I returned from a holiday in Greece. I have reported the theft to Leica and to the police, of course, and also tried the website Stolen Camera Finder - find your photos, find your camera, to no avail until today. The insurance report was a little difficult to construct due to the fact that most of the equipment came to me via Ebay, but in the end I got a partial reimbursement. Johan Keep a watch out on eBay (UK) and I'd suggest informing a few London retailers such as Red Dot, RG Lewis, Richard Caplan, Aperture Photographic and maybe Campkins at Cambridge etc.[/url]. PS Mallorca is a Spanish island, the change that the camera will pop up in Britain is rather small, I presume . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
framestore Posted October 4, 2011 Share #6 Posted October 4, 2011 Sorry to hear of your loss. Many others suggested, I would report all serial numbers to Leica and authorized dealers who sells 2nd hand Leica. If you post your serial numbers here, maybe members can give you helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleman Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted October 9, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks all for your support. It's a difficult thing to come to terms with because the Leica system as you all know becomes part of you and to have that removed makes the loss more acute. What sticks in my gullet is that the thief will only get a few hundred pounds for it as he has no proof of ownership if he sells. My gut feeling is that it all ended up in Barcelona which is just a short ferry trip from Deia. Anyway I had a meeting with my loss adjuster a few days ago so hopefully I will get my money back, then it's back to the shop for an M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 9, 2011 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2011 I've never been asked for 'proof of ownership' when I've sold camera equipment. Only for cars and property! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleman Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted October 10, 2011 I've never been asked for 'proof of ownership' when I've sold camera equipment. Only for cars and property! I should have said, to sell a 2 year old Leica with 3 lenses would prove difficult and arise suspicion if it did not have the original packaging and certification. As well as being on the stolen list which means it could never be serviced by a Leica dealer. Would you buy a Leica at the market price under those circumstances?. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomv Posted October 12, 2011 Share #10 Posted October 12, 2011 I should have said, to sell a 2 year old Leica with 3 lenses would prove difficult and arise suspicion if it did not have the original packaging and certification. As well as being on the stolen list which means it could never be serviced by a Leica dealer. Would you buy a Leica at the market price under those circumstances?. Yes, if the price is right. It will be sold separately unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lss- Posted October 14, 2011 Share #11 Posted October 14, 2011 Sorry for the loss. I hope your insurance company will not rob you, too. As to buying camera gear without paper work, I am always positively surprised if I get some papers with second-hand lenses. With M bodies I guess you pretty much expect to see some papers and an original box, but some owners toss everything extra (especially once warranty is over) so it is not really a given. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted October 28, 2011 Share #12 Posted October 28, 2011 very sorry to hear this theft story and i hope that you can recoup all your losses in time! selling items with full packing and certs increases the asking price marginally. since there is feverish trading of second-hand leica items on a legal market, they are often sold on without. the only seemingly criminal aspect is that they are often over priced. it would certainly raise my suspicion if the asking price were abnormally low or if the seller didn't have any clear knowledge. i always make it a habit to ask details about a seller's history with a lens or camera when buying 2nd hand and keep records of transaction and contact information. it's also a good idea to photograph each piece of your leica equipment with a small point and shoot camera showing serial numbers, scratches, dents, etc.. these are useful in the unfortunate event of a theft or claim. btw, is it against forum rules to post all your stolen serial numbers and descriptions here? it is an international forum after all.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted October 28, 2011 Share #13 Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks for letting us all know, and I sympathise with you in your loss. I would hazard a guess that if they do turn up for sake anywhere decent, then it might indeed be Barcelona, or somewhere else in Spain. It might well be worth an email to Spanish dealers with numbers etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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