How do you mark your accessories for ID.
Apr 14, 2017 13:27:36 #
I let my dog do it. He can always identify what is ours! 
Apr 14, 2017 14:21:48 #
RonH
Loc: Shoreview MN
I use a yellow paint pen and put a dot of yellow on my items. Same procedure as many have mentioned. My wife and I both drive Toyota cars with keyless entry so we both have key fobs. Mine has a yellow dot on it, on each side, so no one grabs the wrong one and has to walk back into the hose and try and find the correct one or the person walking around with the correct one in his/her pocket.
Apr 14, 2017 16:37:00 #
Some fabulous ideas here, thanks everyone. I think it got many thinking it is a good idea to put a personal identifier on our accessories, etc.
Apr 14, 2017 17:05:29 #
hankm1
Loc: Mount Prospect IL
Look at the photos on the card. If they're out of focus, the camera is the other guy's gear!
Apr 14, 2017 18:56:50 #
ft
Loc: New York, USA
Similar to the golf gear labels mentioned, I use printed labels from https://idmystuff.com/
They have labels that are wide and thin - perfect for lenses and other sizes in an assortment pack to take care of a variety of camera equipment.
They have labels that are wide and thin - perfect for lenses and other sizes in an assortment pack to take care of a variety of camera equipment.
Apr 14, 2017 19:06:29 #
Do NOT ever put your social security number on things like this. You never know whose hands it may fall into!
Apr 15, 2017 03:40:54 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I love label makers. For some reason, I have three. (I also love duplicates.) In a situation as you describe, I would use a label maker to mark my gear. You can peel them off later, if necessary.
Jerry do you label your label makers as well? I love the one label maker my wife has. I have lost target staplers at the gun range because they were not marked in the past.
Dennis
Apr 15, 2017 04:27:51 #
i mark most of my stuff like that with a dymo labeler with name, international phone number. and email if room. And it has worked with someone who picked up a charger by mistake, and once when I left something in a cafe. Bottom line: if someone wants to steal it nothing you do will prevent it, but for honest people it worked for me.
Apr 15, 2017 19:28:03 #
Apr 15, 2017 20:21:12 #
Jerry Green wrote:
I use a fine point permanent silver sharpie to mark my accessories. I also put the dates that I got the batteries on them.
I've done this for years. With a little effort, water, and a rag you can wipe the Sharpie off when you are ready to sell your gear.
Apr 18, 2017 20:19:02 #
Some nail polishes wipe off easily. Some are not waterproof. Remember all nail polish are intended not to last and are easily removed. Common bleach will remove a heavy layer as will many Petroleum based products.
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