[Leica] Place To Report Stolen Cameras

[Stephen Gandy <Stephen@CameraQuest.com>]

mailadmin@itsbeenstolen.com wrote:

> Hi,
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> I am writing to you, to inform you about a new web site www. ItsBeenStolen .com.
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> The idea is that anyone who has had something that is identifiable stolen such as a camera or other serial numbered item can register the make model and serial number, so that traders and collectors can check the database and see if the item is registered.
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> Access to the service for registration and search is free, all you need is a connection to the Internet.
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> I hope that this information is useful to you.  Please visit http://ItsBeenStolen.com for more information.
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> May I ask that if you belong to a retail chain or association, that you also inform all of the members about this service.  Also would it be possible for you to add a link to http://ItsBeenStolen.com on your web site?.
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> As this is a new service you will see that the database does not currently have a lot of items registered in it.  This is a chicken and egg situation without the critical mass you won't use it, and therefore there is no point in registering.
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> I am currently contacting all of the camera clubs, photographic retailers, traders and collectors that I can find.  I am asking them inform their members and customers, if you could also spread the word to people you know in the trade and are members of clubs or associations, together I believe we can cover the country before the end of the year.
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> Also if you have any information about stolen camera lists, perhaps from your local police force or association, could you let me have the details so that I can build them into the database.
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> If you have any comments or suggestions I would be pleased to receive them via email to richardw@itsbeenstolen.com
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> Thanks you for your time, and I hope your support.
>
> Richard Webster
> Richardw@itsbeenstolen.com