I 've got my Sterling STOLEN ..

[koogie2k]

I saw the stickers...they are on the back of the headstock. Can't tell on the case....

I will call them if you want. Let me know.

 

[jaylegroove]

Here's the pic of the headstock, such as the pawn shop displayed it in the auction.

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

Salut JF!

Have you tried the RCMP? (just a thought...)
I'll PM you my phone number, if you want me to help.

Benoit

yeah well they told me to refere to Delta PD again , and put me through them when Delta put me through them ... I'm so confused about police


yeah I would do the trip , and hunt down a bastard who pawned it , but if I wanna be able to maybe buy it back , I can't afford the trip man , i just dunno , and by the time I get there it's gonna be gone .... i dunno

 

[jaylegroove]

yeah well they told me to refere to Delta PD again , and put me through them when Delta put me through them ... I'm so confused about police


yeah I would do the trip , and hunt down a bastard who pawned it , but if I wanna be able to maybe buy it back , I can't afford the trip man , i just dunno , and by the time I get there it's gonna be gone .... i dunno

IMO, you just have to TAKE it back, not BUY it back.

 

[kaaikop]

Yeah I know, an airline ticket would probably cost more than a new bass...
We gotta find a way to get the police involved....

 

[Dr Stankface]

Jean, i'm going to tell you here and on AIM. Go get that bass back!!!

 

[koogie2k]

I don't think so. AFAIK, the pawn shop owner knows the bass is stolen, and he is warned about what he exposes himself to if he ever sells it.

They are aware of a bass like that one is stolen. I have not gotten the serial number out of them. I told them I would call them today and expect an answer. They asked why and I gave them a reason. They told me I would have my answer today. I also told them I know it is on e-bay and if they (pawnshop) sells it, they will have more problems on their hands than they would want. I did say it in a way without being threatening and I did have a good convo with the person there. Very nice convo at that. They could have easily hung up on me. So, I would benefit them to hold onto that item and verify some information with me or Jean first. I am almost 100% positive it is his as there are too many things lining up with what Jean has posted. We'll see.

 

[SharonG]

J-F - glad you're back!
I may be stating the obvious, but have you called the Vancouver police?

 

[T-Maniac]

Going to get it would cost more than the bass and buying it back is just wrong.

The cops have to get on this.

Is it possible that your "friend"'s uncle pawned it without your "friend" knowing, and that your friend is even half-innocent?

If so get in touch with you friend and his girlfriend and his mom... make a bit of a s***-storm on a personal level.

 

[jaylegroove]

They are aware of a bass like that one is stolen. I have not gotten the serial number out of them. I told them I would call them today and expect an answer. They asked why and I gave them a reason. They told me I would have my answer today. I also told them I know it is on e-bay and if they (pawnshop) sells it, they will have more problems on their hands than they would want. I did say it in a way without being threatening and I did have a good convo with the person there. Very nice convo at that. They could have easily hung up on me. So, I would benefit them to hold onto that item and verify some information with me or Jean first. I am almost 100% positive it is his as there are too many things lining up with what Jean has posted. We'll see.

Great. Do you think the pawn shop could be kind enough to ship to bass to JF ? Could be a solution, no ?

 

[koogie2k]

I have it arranged to be picked up IF I can get it back. Our bro Psychipet said he would provided we can get it. Then I am sure he would make sure the bass got back to him.

 

[NorM]

An Eagle's Eye and an Elephant's Memory award for kaaikop

Hell Yeah and way super cool. If this works out like koogs says it will. (and it will cause koogs dosen't talk sh!t) I want to hear good things about Koogs, Psychipet doing this for a brother. If there is shipping involved please let me know how I can contribute.

I also want to hear people singing the praises for the pawn shop that is willing to do the right thing. You can imagine that they are taking a hit on having to return this bass. If there is a way we could find their inventory, I would like to buy something. I would suggest that everyone here do the same. This is a business we should support.

 

[sandman@midlife]

We could also paypal Psychipet some bucks and let the forum pay for the shipping.

 

[bovinehost]

I also want to hear people singing the praises for the pawn shop that is willing to do the right thing.

I'll wait a while to start singing. I know pawn shops from way back. I'm not saying this particular one is run by weasels, but I'm just going to sit back and wait to see if they do the right thing.

 

[lomky]

I'll wait a while to start singing. I know pawn shops from way back. I'm not saying this particular one is run by weasels, but I'm just going to sit back and wait to see if they do the right thing.

Yup

 

[NorM]

If I posted my bass was stolen ANYWHERE on the 'Net, I would be on that thread several times a day until I was banned. But, that is me.

I still check ebay every day for Silhouette SN 98653.

 

[NorM]

I'll wait a while to start singing. I know pawn shops from way back. I'm not saying this particular one is run by weasels, but I'm just going to sit back and wait to see if they do the right thing.

Fair Enough.

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

okai so i just talk with the pawn shop ... tho he says he wants me to pay for it maybe and **** ...

police still didn't call back

stay tuned for further updates

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

So police is on it s waythere ... should i still email the pawn shop with my receite?

 

[azzy_wazzy]

So police is on it s waythere ... should i still email the pawn shop with my receite?

I'd definately do that - it's a proof of ownership, and that it is YOUR bass!