Gary Samways Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 The worrying thing Gary is that somebody who knows you has either done it or has passed on the details to others. Yes, you might have mentioned you were away on Facebook - but no way has a stranger come across that fact, decided you must have a collection worth stealing then found out where you live , gone to your house and just stolen the records! yes we know mike Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 just remembered some 100 club anniversary singles were there as well!! had 2 copies of melba moore magic touch, 2 copies of platters not my girl, 2 copies of mary love hey stoney face and one copy of teardrops hear comes lonliness Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gfarrington Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 hate it when this happens at nighters but this is even worse when someones house is targeted , it happened to a guy from our area when he was at cleethorpes years ago Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Sorry to here about your records Gary it happened to me 18 years ago.I Was lucky Scallies broke into my car stole my play box containing around 450 records They didn't realise the value of them I had time to search with the help of a few friends before they used them as frisbes got the box back. Got the records back Got revenge plus abrand new stereo system. hope you can do the same. Bastards, God bless Mick Lyons. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 hate it when this happens at nighters but this is even worse when someones house is targeted , it happened to a guy from our area when he was at cleethorpes years ago hard to describe how it feels, violated I suppose, every noise at night you wake up, it's not just about the theft ... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 hard to describe how it feels, violated I suppose, every noise at night you wake up, it's not just about the theft ... I understand that very well Gary. It really is nasty. Peter 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Sorry to here about your records Gary it happened to me 18 years ago.I Was lucky Scallies broke into my car stole my play box containing around 450 records They didn't realise the value of them I had time to search with the help of a few friends before they used them as frisbes got the box back. Got the records back Got revenge plus abrand new stereo system. hope you can do the same. Bastards, God bless Mick Lyons. thanks Mick, it is terrible... Karen sends her love and hopes you are well ... she said she hopes you still have the tapes she did you back in Bradford days? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Gary n Karen if I hear anything you will be the first to know.the Ninjas are out looking and listening. Mick Lyons keep strong. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Gary n Karen if I hear anything you will be the first to know.the Ninjas are out looking and listening. Mick Lyons keep strong. cheers mick really appreciate that, Karen and gary Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 just remembered some 100 club anniversary singles were there as well!! had 2 copies of melba moore magic touch, 2 copies of platters not my girl, 2 copies of mary love hey stoney face and one copy of teardrops hear comes lonliness Melba Moore is a hard number to pick up. No one will be able to sell two copies now you have flagged this up. And a word to the trembling scumbag who may be reading this (if you can read), do the decent thing and return the records as fast as you can and avoid a custodial sentence, more offences on your criminal record and the vendetta (look it up - it's not a type of scooter) heading your way. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Melba Moore is a hard number to pick up. No one will be able to sell two copies now you have flagged this up. And a word to the trembling scumbag who may be reading this (if you can read), do the decent thing and return the records as fast as you can and avoid a custodial sentence, more offences on your criminal record and the vendetta (look it up - it's not a type of scooter) heading your way. yeah was thinking that mate, that's why I added it, thanks for that 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Name ! Shame ! & Tame ! All my thoughts going to you and to all those who got similar dread stories. Heart & Soul; some people are just full-less off... Edited October 1, 2014 by tlscapital 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jstarr Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 So sorry to hear this Gary & Karen, hope you get them back and whoever it was feels f**kin' ashamed. Jason, x 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
richo991 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Chop there F---ing hands off had my collection stolen in 80's started to replace them lost heart have never bothered since hope you get them back Edited October 2, 2014 by richo991 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) I really must press on with indexing the collection and get them insured! 10-25k worth - £125 policy (50 excess) 25-50k " - £195 " " 50-75k " - £250 " " 75-100k " - £300 " " Hiscox Vinyl Collectors Scheme (number available on request) Sickened by this Gary, I've just been reading over the page some of the records that are missing and my breakfast is churning. I want to form a posse of a couple of thousand of us roaming the country for your records and get them back to you tonight in pristine nick. Some fecker knows something. Anyway, since posting the above early yesterday afternoon, I have had quite a few requests for Hiscox number. So for any that are interested - 0845 072 8535 ask for a proposal form for the vinyl collectors scheme. "I spoke to a guy called Paul and he said it was OK to put the number up 01892 506 884 or go to the website www.newmooninsurance.com" Edited October 2, 2014 by Simsy 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alan Bonthrone1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Vermin ! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Anyway, since posting the above early yesterday afternoon, I have had quite a few requests for Hiscox number. So for any that are interested - SS Member: I spoke to a guy called Paul and he said it was OK to put the number up 01892 506 884 or go to the website www.newmooninsurance.com https://www.newmooninsurance.com/index.php/component/content/article/94.html The product caters for:- Private Collectors Sales of records with income not exceeding £2,500 annually Collection normally based at your UK residences Insurance of the total collection value Individual records up to £1,000 (refer to Newmoon for items above £1,000) Cover includes:- All Risk insurance, loss and theft cover in UK £500 search and find support - help from an industry specialist to track down those rare and hard to replace records Excess £50 Specialist knowledge and partnership with the Vinyl record market Edited October 2, 2014 by Simsy 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MissHongkongfuey Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 So sad to read this and haven't seen it on FB. I wish I had something in my collection to give you, but from the previous post, I couldn't come close with the calibre of your stolen items. A real violation of your whole life. Your memories, not just your collection. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Raym Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) 3,000 records or there about is a lot of weight/bulk to shift for someone (I’d say could well be more than one person?) especially when in a hurry to get in and out quick without causing suspicion or alerting neighbours, passersby etc. Stating the obvious I know, but they would need a car also to get away from the house. By the sound of it you need to go through your FB list of friends and see if there are any characters there that could be involved and also know where you live, know you have a collection worth taking the risk for etc. Was the whole lot in boxes/record boxes or on shelves as may also confirm likelihood of more than one person to get that lot out and away as that’s got to be a good few trips if just one person from the house to their car and back in the house for the next lot. Are the records in plain white card sleeves or do you label them up or use coloured sleeves. Hope you get some luck in finding out some more — just need one or two records to turn up for sale that you know are definitely yours (markings, label writing etc.) to be able to trace it back. Edited October 2, 2014 by Raym 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
arnie j Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 really sorry to read about this,i hope u find yr records and nail the thieving scumbags ! jason 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tsu Tomatoes Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Anyone who knows the value of the records and therefore this scene, will already know that it will be difficult to sell these on without suspicions being aroused. The thieves have stole these for own gain I would say, so if anyone notices a DJ(/s) who have suddenly got a lot of 'new tackle' in their sets it should raise some eyebrows. If you haven't already done so Gary, I'd send the list as you can remember to every dealer you can think of. Also, any second hand record shops in a 10-15 mile radius. I hope the vinyl Gods are looking down on you and you get them back and also lose some hands in the process of the scrotes that nicked them 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Ivor Jones Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 A very nasty business altogether. I personally believe that who ever has done this knows you Gary. Not nice to think about I know but it's just too specific a crime to be anything else in my view. Records are viewed as worthless junk to the wider public I think so it has to be someone who knows what they are and who you are and what you had record wise..... They are too bulky and awkward for any normal thief to even contemplate taking. Why not just take the telly instead ? It's easier to flog ! No ones gonna buy them but unsuspecting Soulfans. I really feel for you Gary, just hope you get them back soon. Let as many people as you can know about it.... They'll surface sooner or later and I just hope the culprits are caught..... If they are, do let us all know won't you. Good luck mate, Best, Ivor Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Simsy Posted October 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 I personally believe that who ever has done this knows you Gary. So do I Ivor and I'll wager most that have read this sad thread think the same. I'm wondering if the person or persons who stole them are reading this thread? That is was saddens me nearly as much as Gary losing his lifetime's collection. This scene is made up of people that care about each other, that want to help each other out and you know and knew that Mr Thief. This is not the act of a friend and don't think of trying to out these records in other countries in time, the Soul Police are internationally ubiquitous and omnipresent. A 'Find Gary's Stolen Records' facebook group can unite and alert everyone who knows this music to be watchful. There is no end to the detail that can be posted about these records, so that's you fooked mate! Give them back and do it now. Stash them somewhere safe if you have to and call the old bill anonymously and let them know. Be a good egg and leave Gary's address (which you're familiar with) with the records. 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wonder if some reward money might help get these back? Unless your loaded Gary I can chip a ten or a twenty. If some other kind souls did similar it may help. If they never turned up and you used the reward money to buy back some faves, that would be better than the current unimaginable miz? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wonder if some reward money might help get these back? Unless your loaded Gary I can chip a ten or a twenty. If some other kind souls did similar it may help. If they never turned up and you used the reward money to buy back some faves, that would be better than the current unimaginable miz? I'd be happy to chip in. Let me know. Peter 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kimbo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 hard to describe how it feels, violated I suppose, every noise at night you wake up, it's not just about the theft ... Hi Gary, sorry to hear this. while ago Posted about 3 being taken from my collection from my house by one of my close close friends in the time span that they were taken I can get it down to 8 friends being in my house at various times. But still don't know who it was. Lisa doesn't want anyone round the house again. It still upsets me as whoever took them I regarded such a close friend I would have seen them ok with a lend of the £3 or 4 hundred quid that they were worth. Hope you get lucky bro and they get a good battering they don't deserve being pissed on if they were on fire. It does take a lot out of the scene that has been inside your heart for a lot of years. Regards kimbo 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 A very nasty business altogether. I personally believe that who ever has done this knows you Gary. Not nice to think about I know but it's just too specific a crime to be anything else in my view. Records are viewed as worthless junk to the wider public I think so it has to be someone who knows what they are and who you are and what you had record wise..... They are too bulky and awkward for any normal thief to even contemplate taking. Why not just take the telly instead ? It's easier to flog ! No ones gonna buy them but unsuspecting Soulfans. I really feel for you Gary, just hope you get them back soon. Let as many people as you can know about it.... They'll surface sooner or later and I just hope the culprits are caught..... If they are, do let us all know won't you. Good luck mate, Best, Ivor Thanks Ivor long time no see, hope you're both well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hi Gary, sorry to hear this. while ago Posted about 3 being taken from my collection from my house by one of my close close friends in the time span that they were taken I can get it down to 8 friends being in my house at various times. But still don't know who it was. Lisa doesn't want anyone round the house again. It still upsets me as whoever took them I regarded such a close friend I would have seen them ok with a lend of the £3 or 4 hundred quid that they were worth. Hope you get lucky bro and they get a good battering they don't deserve being pissed on if they were on fire. It does take a lot out of the scene that has been inside your heart for a lot of years. Regards kimbo That's terrible mate Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wonder if some reward money might help get these back? Unless your loaded Gary I can chip a ten or a twenty. If some other kind souls did similar it may help. If they never turned up and you used the reward money to buy back some faves, that would be better than the current unimaginable miz? nice idea simsy but I suspect they are tucked away somewhere for now, whoever had them will probably sit on them for a while then drip them out Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 So sad to read this and haven't seen it on FB. I wish I had something in my collection to give you, but from the previous post, I couldn't come close with the calibre of your stolen items. A real violation of your whole life. Your memories, not just your collection. bless you darling Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Gary, if you have an idea who had em away, I'm sure there would be no shortage of volunteers to go & get em back with you....there will deffo be CCTV footage, surely the cops have searched all CCTV around the area.....if it was me & I knew who it was, I wouldnt have even posted on here, I would have just got it sorted... I'm happy to donate reward money too... Anything I can do Gary, just PM me.... Best Russ Edited October 4, 2014 by Russ Vickers 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 3,000 records or there about is a lot of weight/bulk to shift for someone (I’d say could well be more than one person?) especially when in a hurry to get in and out quick without causing suspicion or alerting neighbours, passersby etc. Stating the obvious I know, but they would need a car also to get away from the house. By the sound of it you need to go through your FB list of friends and see if there are any characters there that could be involved and also know where you live, know you have a collection worth taking the risk for etc. Was the whole lot in boxes/record boxes or on shelves as may also confirm likelihood of more than one person to get that lot out and away as that’s got to be a good few trips if just one person from the house to their car and back in the house for the next lot. Are the records in plain white card sleeves or do you label them up or use coloured sleeves. Hope you get some luck in finding out some more — just need one or two records to turn up for sale that you know are definitely yours (markings, label writing etc.) to be able to trace it back. Lots of practical insight here. If the records were in white 200 boxes, that's 15 trips to the car/van. Was the vehicle parked in the road or on a drive? Someone down your road must have noticed the vehicle. Do any of the local houses or shops have CCTV? If you can access the pictures, you may recognise a vehicle or even a number plate, probably of someone you know, who lives in the local area, and much as I hate to say it, someone who frequents soul venues, knows the music and is totally unscrupulous, reckless and a danger to all record collectors. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Gary, if you have an idea who had em away, I'm sure there would be no shortage of volunteers to go & get em back with you....there will deffo be CCTV footage, surely the cops have searched all CCTV around the area.....if it was me & I knew who it was, I wouldnt have even posted on here, I would have just got it sorted... I'm happy to donate reward money too... Anything I can do Gary, just PM me.... Best Russ With you on this Russ. Doncha just hate record thieves... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Samways Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 police have been good mate Lots of practical insight here. If the records were in white 200 boxes, that's 15 trips to the car/van. Was the vehicle parked in the road or on a drive? Someone down your road must have noticed the vehicle. Do any of the local houses or shops have CCTV? If you can access the pictures, you may recognise a vehicle or even a number plate, probably of someone you know, who lives in the local area, and much as I hate to say it, someone who frequents soul venues, knows the music and is totally unscrupulous, reckless and a danger to all record collectors. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 With you on this Russ. Doncha just hate record thieves... Yes, & I noticed recently someone who got caught thieving records some years ago, at least 10, maybe 15 years ago, was DJing some where recently....disgusting, shouldnt even be allowed in a venue IMHO....I know its a long time ago & yes you could argue forgive & forget, but an open apology on here maybe would have gone some way to understanding, on the assumption said person is repentant.... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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