quote:Originally posted by EvodIndustries:
I love this idea to get to know everyone around you and also to see everywhere cats live but I have one thought. Doesnt this make it very easy for someone to get on here and scope out cats to steal? Just a thought.
IMHO, stealing 37+ yr old Panteras doesn't pay. The desirability of a stolen Pantera is overstated. First, besides the DMVs, the Clubs all keep international records of the serial numbers, so they're difficult to sell in one piece- at least in the civilized world, which limits their desirability to pro-thieves. Second, to strip one takes specialized knowlege, and even then, the parts are of limited value 'cause the bodies are welded assemblies and the next-most-valuable part- the transaxles- are also serialized in the Registrys. Finally, getting parts for a stolen one someone wanted to keep would be a problem 'cause the vendors also keep logs of who has what, its condition, etc. In 30 years, I can only remember two being stolen (both in So-Cal), and one was a joy-ride. That car was recovered the same day. They also don't tow or hide well. Might as well steal a Shelby Mustang- there's virtually no pro-car-thief market for them, for the same reasons. Amateurs tend to stick to what is rapidly saleable at flea markets etc. like Toyota radios and non-obsolete tires. I wouldn't worry except for your local neighborhood punks & dopers who likely already know what's in your secured garage...