Experiencing a robbyer
Jan 31, 2014 12:49:37 #
Hi, hoggers. On Saturday my house was broken into while I was at an art show. Every camera I ever owned, all my lenses, filters, etc. were taken. I'm left without even a point and shoot! Also they took all of my computers AND my external hard drives. I'd done a good job of protecting myself against a crash, but when they steal your back-up drives, it's all gone. 40 years of images are down the drain. My advice? Either backup to the cloud or store your hard drives somewhere they won't find them! But when they empty every closet, cupboard and drawer, where would that be? Maybe it's time for me to quit?
Jan 31, 2014 12:50:46 #
Oh, grrrr. trying to type on a borrowed computer is like walking blindfolded! Please forgive my misspellations!
Jan 31, 2014 13:08:32 #
I had a break in thru the rear sliding glass door last fall. He (one man at noon) got as far as the hall where the sensor to our alarm system is located. The blast of noise scared him out before he could steal anything. Police arrived within five minutes but he could have taken stuff before they arrived.
A monitored alarm security system is a great thing to have and you also get a discount on your homeowners insurance.
A monitored alarm security system is a great thing to have and you also get a discount on your homeowners insurance.
Jan 31, 2014 13:09:00 #
Very sorry to hear this.
Time to rebuild with new/newer equipment!
Pat
Time to rebuild with new/newer equipment!
Pat
Jan 31, 2014 13:10:33 #
I am emotionally devastated on your behalf. After a while, it will become evident as to how much you loved photography. If you did, you'll start over. My condolences.
-Bob
-Bob
Jan 31, 2014 13:33:06 #
Sorry to hear about your loss. Let's hope that the police can at least locate your stolen property, whether they catch the thieves or not. I hope your insurance covers your equipment loss. The loss of all your work though, that's a heart breaker.
Jan 31, 2014 13:35:52 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Hi, hoggers. On Saturday my house was broken into... (show quote)
What a shame! It sounds like they were very thorough. I also have backups, but they are all right here, within an arm's reach. Maybe I'll leave a drive in the car.
Jan 31, 2014 13:38:04 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Hi, hoggers. On Saturday my house was broken into... (show quote)
The same thing would happen if, God forbid, there ever was a fire: nothing left. A simple solution is to have a second external hard drive and keep it at a relative's house or in a safe at the bank, or keep a second copy of each picture in a cloud.
I have a second external drive at our son's place. I go there at least once a week. When I go, I take the updated external with me, then take the one that was there, home with me to update it during the week.
The third copy of course, is on the hard drive on the computer.
While I am very sorry, and I can feel your pain and sense of violation, "stuff" can be replaced, photos cannot.
Jan 31, 2014 13:39:09 #
I feel bad for you AzPicLady, What happened to you is horrible. Please don't let the cruelty of this thoughtless act kill your enthusiasm for photography.
Jan 31, 2014 13:40:50 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Hi, hoggers. On Saturday my house was broken into... (show quote)
Wow. I know I felt violated when they broke into my company truck and stole my camera bag. I can't even imagine how you're feeling now.
Make sure that you put the serial numbers of any/all your gear in the police report. That's what got (almost all) my stuff returned. And watch Craigslist.
Jan 31, 2014 13:41:43 #
Kentee wrote:
I had a break in thru the rear sliding glass door last fall. He (one man at noon) got as far as the hall where the sensor to our alarm system is located. The blast of noise scared him out before he could steal anything. Police arrived within five minutes but he could have taken stuff before they arrived.
A monitored alarm security system is a great thing to have and you also get a discount on your homeowners insurance.
A monitored alarm security system is a great thing to have and you also get a discount on your homeowners insurance.
I've often thought about getting such a system. A friend bought an expensive painting and wanted to get it insured. Her homeowner's policy would not cover it, so she switched companies. The new company required an alarm. She spent a bit of money getting it installed, and then she had to commit to a two-year contract and pay the monthly premium. After that, the company wanted to know where the nearest fire hydrant was located. We live in the country - no hydrants, although the volunteer firehouse is less than a mile away. Without a nearby hydrant, the company would not provide insurance for the painting.
She had the painting auctioned off and gave the money (over $100,000) to her niece. I wish she was my aunt. :D.
Jan 31, 2014 14:20:07 #
I am very sorry to hear of your story. Wow, what a loss.
It should cause all of us Hoggers to think about ways to protect our photograph treasures.
I use Smug Mug to store my premium shots since starting digital photography. Not a bad choice.
It should cause all of us Hoggers to think about ways to protect our photograph treasures.
I use Smug Mug to store my premium shots since starting digital photography. Not a bad choice.
Jan 31, 2014 15:48:27 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
That is horrible, the value of those images is far greater than the value of the drives or computers they are on.
Jan 31, 2014 18:02:34 #
We also have an alarm system that is monitored, but another option might be a good safe that can be bolted to the floor. There are different sizes and some are fire resistant (stuff inside is safe for a period of time up to certain temps). You could store your external hard drive in the safe and rotate it with a second hard drive so there is always one in the safe.
Jan 31, 2014 18:26:52 #
greg vescuso
Loc: Ozark,Mo.
I know it won't bring anything back,but the wife and I store each years family pictures on flash drives in a safety deposit box at the bank. My wife had her house burn down when she was a very young girl so she makes sure she keeps the copies of family pictures safe.
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