Stolen SoundLabs - just in case...


Here's one for the "I hate it what that happens" file:

This morning my car, u-haul trailer, and a pair of SoundLab M-1PX loudspeakers were stolen from a hotel parking lot in Barstow, California. I'm hoping that they show up for sale somewhere (ah - the speakers, not the car & trailer - gotta keep my priorities straight here!). The serial number is M1PX002, the side rails are rosewood, and the backplates have the "hotrod" upgrade identifiable by the large blue Jensen capacitors. They have the shallower 45 degree panels characteristic of th PX series. There aren't very many M-1PX's in circulation.

If you happen to come across these speakers for sale somewhere, contact officer Dante' Caliboso of the Barstow Police Department, case number 07-4135 and 07-4136 (they list the automobile and trailer separately, and the backplates were in the car). Their phone number is 760-255-5111, and my cell phone is 504-251-2311.

Oh by the way, I also found out that U-Haul's "insurance" doesn't cover theft.

Thanks,

Duke
dealer/manufacturer
audiokinesis
Duke, my sincere regrets. I will make it a point to look for ads on these speakers. The logical choice for a non audiophile will be Ebay.

I assume you were on the way to install these for someone when you were hit?
It wouldn't surprise me at all if these were dumped somewhere...that's what I would do with huge speakers like that if I didn't know what they were. Or maybe they'll call Soundlab to ask about value, instructions, etc

I'm sure you called Soundlab already to alert them of this.

Also, I would check the local craigslist...they might pop up for sale there.

I read of a free service that is like an ebay items for sale notification search but it scans ebay, craigslist and a few others and if soundlabs ever do come up on the local craigslist where the theft occurred you can be almost certain they are yours. If you want me to search for this article to get you the URL let me know and I'll do some digging.

Also...ebay has something called a 'want it now' feature where you post a wanted ad that people can scan and get in touch with you if, say, you're looking for a pair of Soundlabs. You should submit one. If a thief wanted to sell these on ebay that would be the more discrete way of doing it rather than posting them for sale.

If your car was hooked to the trailer, could your own auto insurance cover these by any chance?
Duke, I'm very sorry to hear of this. No matter what the item, when you're burglarized, you feel as though you've been raped. It's a crummy feeling.

I agree with those who have suggested watching E-Bay. IMO, E-Bay is the first source for stolen goods being sold by knuckleheaded crooks.