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

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?

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!

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.

I think the empeg team still wants the serial numbers of stolen players.

You sure? I seem to remember Rob posting that people shouldn't do that anymore...

[edit]Found it. The post is here[/edit]

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

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.

Ah okay. Thought you meant keeping the serial number database as well.

Welcome to the worst empeg club to belong too... those who've had theirs stolen. Sorry man. My sympathies.

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

Did you ever register it on the old, old empeg board? Or have it in a sig file on riocar.org?

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

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).

I bought mine new, and the only number aside from the UPC on the box is:

90260233-002. Is this it?

Calvin

per this im going to go with 'no'
thats not a definite answer, though

10101933?

Good catch!!!

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

Oh man... it even had a super rare wooden fascia? those bastards.

No hassle. I only wish I could find your empeg that easily.

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.

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.

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.

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.

<me>Picking up the phone and signing up for a full comprehensive Empeg Insurance</me>

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