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Sorry to hear that you have lost your collection of eyepieces Brian, that really sucks mate. I know how you feel, having had a break-in, twice, and lost irreplaceable items, some of which were quite valuable, but unfortunately were not covered by insurance.
I agree, the worst feeling is that someone has been rifling through your stuff, kinda like being violated, in a manner of speaking.
Having had this happen before, I am now a little paranoid, particularly when it comes to my eyepieces and other accessories, etc. I now have them locked in a metal cabinet inside my house. Actually, my whole house is like a mini 'Fort Knox'.
It all may be covered by insurance, however, I am not interested in the money, as many of these items simply cannot be replaced easily.
Keep a look out at your local tip also, tell the guys there what to look for. The thief may not know what he has and may simply dump them. I know a guy who had a pair of 150mm binoculars that was stolen from his house and he got them back, as they were found in the bush. The people who found it took it to a store to have them valued, that store realised they were stolen and called the cops. Man and binocular were reunited. So there is always a slim hope of getting them back.
I sure hope you get them back Brian.
Peter
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