dkochan Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I was browsing Craig's List and noticed that two of my machines were listed for sale. These two machines "disappeared" after one of my locations went out of business. I plan on contacting the seller tomorrow. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/vgm/4793010845.html '> http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/vgm/4793010845.html This is the 2nd set of my machines that I found on Craig's List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc-vending Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 you might have the police meet you there to recover them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Jeez, some friggin' people. Good luck. I hope you get them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkochan Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 you might have the police meet you there to recover themI plan on calling the police if the person refuses to relinquish my machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Do you have indentifing mRkongd on your machines? Hard to prove ownership without them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Do you have indentifing mRkongd on your machines? Hard to prove ownership without them Even if he has the keys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Wow what happened there? Now that was auto correct go crazy Lol. You might get a prosecutor to buy your story, a jury, hard to say. It's pretty much up to how much you can intimidate, if you are dealing with a chronic thief talk will go no where. I would try it though you have nothing to lose at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 You cant claim ownership with a set of keys. unless they were made just for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 But if he has the keys it might be enough to scare the crap out of the person trying to sell them. If it's a reasonable theif with a job and a family and something to lose, saying "Let's call the cops and have you explain how I have the keys to these" will make him fold like a cardtable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 that is a idea if the thief don't know how the vending shipping keys work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc-vending Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 saw a ad on craigslist asking for shop owners if they had bulk machines that hadn't been ran in a few months he would come by and pay them 10.00 for them and place another one there if they wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbishop Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 All of my machines are numbered (painted on) I was able to recover some machines with that and I location sheet showing the machine and number and opened it with the keys. This was not from someone trying to sell the machines, but the new owners of the place after it had closed down and I could not track down the landlord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 saw a ad on craigslist asking for shop owners if they had bulk machines that hadn't been ran in a few months he would come by and pay them 10.00 for them and place another one there if they wanted one. This is very interesting because someone here in Arizona is making the same offer, but he appears to be local to our area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc-vending Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 This is very interesting because someone here in Arizona is making the same offer, but he appears to be local to our area. That was the ad I was referring to - The one in Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makes Cents Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Many location owners or managers think the machines are not serviced regularly, mainly because they may not be the one there when you service. I have had them say I havent seen you for many months when I was there at 30 days month after month. The way I deal with this now is to have a small form in the machine showing the last service date. Its not going to stop someone from grabbing your machine if the business closes but at least they will know the machine is not abandoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 That was the ad I was referring to - The one in Phoenix Okay. That is probably just a one-off local ad then. I saw it and thought that the guy is pretty brazen to offer that, but I do know that bulk machines often get abandoned, as do vending machines sometimes, like the mechanical turn knob machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 So there's gotta be a good trip report by now. What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkochan Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 So there's gotta be a good trip report by now. What happened?I have been busy servicing my route and retrieving equipment from locations that are closing. I plan on meeting this guy on Saturday to get my equipment. I give a trip report this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudedjourney Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Wow great luck being able to FIND a stolen machine. I keep forgetting to bring a sharpie with me when i service my machines to mark the inside incase that happens. Be careful when you get your machines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustinm Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Maybe I'm just a jerk and tired of people taking crap that's not theirs but this is what guns are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Maybe I'm just a jerk and tired of people taking crap that's not theirs but this is what guns are for. your pretty lucky Its damn near imposssible to get a ccw in some parts (read: liberal infested) of cali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustinm Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Yeah I'm in Michigan, most people own guns and I know a lot that carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Maybe I'm just a jerk and tired of people taking crap that's not theirs but this is what guns are for. As a gun-owner and a ccw advocate, I hate to hear of anyone using firearms in irresponsible ways. I can't think of how a gun could be used responsibly to get this guy's vending machines back. The equipment has already been taken. The owner is in contact with those in possession of said equipment. And the owner is prepared to contact the police should the equipment not be returned upon proof of ownership being provided. Should the owner be attacked, then we are no longer talking about getting his equipment back, but rather, we would be talking about defending oneself against personal harm. Your comment almost sounds like you would be using your firearm on the offensive in order to get the equipment back. That would be vigilantism. And that is most certainly NOT "what guns are for". How does your post apply to the original posters current situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 imo the cops should go with him to get the machines.if he keeps getting away with it he`ll never stop taking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 As a gun-owner and a ccw advocate, I hate to hear of anyone using firearms in irresponsible ways. I can't think of how a gun could be used responsibly to get this guy's vending machines back. Should the owner be attacked, then we are no longer talking about getting his equipment back, but rather, we would be talking about defending oneself against personal harm. Your comment almost sounds like you would be using your firearm on the offensive in order to get the equipment back. That would be vigilantism. And that is most certainly NOT "what guns are for". For sure a misuse of fire arms. O.J. tried to do this in Vegas to "recover" some personal memorabilia. How did that work out??!! We all have had equipment stolen and that is very upsetting for sure. But breaking the law to recover that equipment can get one into bigger hot water. I had a location close down and the landlord refused to allow me access to my equipment. Went to the police department and they told me that only a judge could grant access to the property to recover the equipment. The officer advised me to NOT attempt to enter the property uninvited as I could be charged. So I had to use the legal system. Obtained a lawyer to write a letter to the landlord threatening legal action. The tactic worked and I got my stuff back after 9 months. It sucked to wait that long, but we don't live in the wild west any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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