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| Topic Started: Apr 18 2006, 10:18 PM (86 Views) | ||
| Abyss of Borg | Apr 18 2006, 10:18 PM Post #1 | |
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credit: joystiq.com Playing a thief in a video game is all very well, but becoming the victim of crime is less pleasant. Opposable Thumbs brings a warning that is worth heeding now and bearing in mind for the future; video game theft is on the rise. It's easy to believe that you will never be the one to suffer the loss of all your beloved games, but it's a cruel world; the used-game market is booming, and there are few ways to trace your property back if it gets stolen. As a victim of game theft -- my entire collection was stolen about eighteen months ago, eerily about the same time that Ben at Opposable Thumbs suffered the same loss -- here is some advice that, with hindsight, I wish I had followed: * Don't leave your games piled up in plain sight to anyone peering through windows or on a casual stroll through your house. * Don't keep expensive portable gaming systems on show. * Do what you can towards your general home security. * Do try to make your easily-portable, easily-sold games less appealing -- for example, take them out of their boxes or mark them. * Do get insurance -- replacing rare and well-loved games is hard, but it's even harder if you're footing the entire bill. Keep a note of any especially rare items, and if you're the forgetful sort, maintain a list of all your games (with receipts) for easier claims. * Do report the crime immediately, if you are unlucky enough to suffer; there may be a wave of thefts and your information may help prevent more. |
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| Triton DeBloom | Apr 20 2006, 06:10 AM Post #2 | |
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I just LOVE Orlando Bloom
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I think i'm well covered. Most of my games are kept on a shelf, but I am on a second story of a house, my PSP is also next to my bed. And if a would-be intruder managed to make into my room I do belive the three swords, four daggers, countless knives, and one loaded .22 rifle would keep him at bay. But not bad advice considering many people do try and obtain video games these days. The big problem is more so lending them to a friend and never getting them back. |
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| erucher | Apr 27 2006, 07:30 PM Post #3 | |
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nobody comes in my house
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| Abyss of Borg | Apr 27 2006, 08:20 PM Post #4 | |
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I personally just make copies of all my games onto blank DVDs when one is sratched to Oblivion or incase it's lost I still have the original game somewhere. If someone comes into my house they would probably be taking a backup copy in the original box. Only thing I'm worry about is someone stealing my gaming rig. lol Triton DeBloom are you going to be defending your games 24/7? Plus if you have a loaded gun you are more likely gonna accidently shoot yourself or the gun will get in the hands of the attacker. | |
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| Sinion Kabe | Apr 27 2006, 09:00 PM Post #5 | |
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Lol. Same here, erucher.
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| Triton DeBloom | Apr 28 2006, 05:43 PM Post #6 | |
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I just LOVE Orlando Bloom
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It's next to my bed, my bed is also situated at the far side of my room. If he gets a hold of it from his point then I really need to think about moving a bit quicker. Besides it's in it's case, i'm more likely to grab a dagger and stab him a few times anyways. |
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| Ghost Rider | Apr 28 2006, 09:58 PM Post #7 | |
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init .....thay would get
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| gurandu | Apr 30 2006, 04:50 AM Post #8 | |
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i lock my games up in a draw under my bed. but mainly because my little brat brother can't get them then | |
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| dc-nefi | May 3 2006, 07:21 PM Post #9 | |
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same thing for me
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same thing for me
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