Thank you. I always try to support other collectors and since the records have been carefully chosed from my shelves I can’t avoid thinking that someone commissioned the steal. Lesson learned. I’ll do my things in the future, will not lean records anymore.
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So sorry to hear that! 
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Thank you. It happens, it’s sad but that’s life.
I had audio equipemnt much more expensive than the records in the same studio and it’s all there.
I always try to be positive. It could have been worse.
Things came and go.
Life comes first, always.
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Sorry Stefano, that had to be heartbreaking.
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It hurts when collectors items get stolen. I hope at least you had insurance. Maybe there’s some way to restore the loss.
My own record player/LPs and home stereo have been in boxes for almost a year now. We moved and have a 2 year old. It’s impossible to place the equipment without her messing something up or destroying my precious record player. I love LPS too but my collection is still small and now I have completely moved on to mobile Hifi.
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Thank you. Yes, very sad. It happens I know but one always hopes for not.
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Yes, luckily I have insurance but with them it’s always a mixed bag.
Anyway I’ll restart my searching process and it will be a new journey.
Yeah vinyl equipment and young children don’t couple well.
I remember my son did some pretty things to my turntable when he was 2/3 years old.
I wanted him to be confident with audio gear so I never took things away from him but I have to say he was a calm guy and never did major damages.
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I am very sorry to hear that @monochromios , that is horrible!
Are there any vinyl collectors or audio forums that you visit that could be considered close to you (based in Italy/France etc)?
If so, it may be worth listing the stolen ones to see if the appear for sale around you.
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Thank you man.
I’ve send a detailed list to all the major collectors stores I use in Italy and France and sent the police report to both eBay and Discogs.
I believe that the steal was commissioned and the records never come out again but’s worth trying to stop eventual scams.
Thank you for your words and for the precious insights.
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Just miserable. It would almost have to be commissioned. So that would cut down on the probable suspects.
I don’t have insurance on my record collection - never even thought about it, though I do have regular homeowners. The most secure thing is that 3/4 of the collection is stashed in a scary creepy attic, along with lots of other stuff, so any potential thief would have to get through the beanie babies first.
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I’m so sorry to hear your sad news. That’s rotten and miserable. Being robbed is always distressing. Losing such treasures must make the experience all the more depressing. I hope you’re doing well, or as well as you can be, given the circumstances. Take care.
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I’m sorry to hear. I suspect this and other events may be pandemic-related crimes of opportunity. Some thefts may not be detected for years, as so many public and social places were abandoned or guarded by a skeleton staff. Swap real artwork for fakes. Snag copper wire from 1/2 of an arena so it looks okay at first glance. Remove brand name office furniture and costly espresso machines. Criminals can work at leisure because no one cares or can check.
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So sorry to hear that, I wonder if whomever did it knew what you had in your collection.
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Thank you. For sure they knew since they picked the records among 2000 pieces I keep in my studio.
Happy Cake Day @monochromios. I really hope you can get some of the collection back. Best wishes.
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Thank you Paul.
Life’s too short to waste time in anger.
Hunting for records is one of the greatest pleasure for a passionate collector.
I’ll take this thing as a second occasion to live again the extraordinary journey I’ve had finding some LPs.
Positivity always brings positive things.
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Happy b-day @monochromios , have a great one!
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Thank you!I’ll do my best 
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That is good perspective. Happy Cake Day.
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Thank you, very kind of you.
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