Went to the gym, got my locker broken into

OceanView · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

Well guys,

I go to the gym during my lunch hour.
Today, I had my 20D with me in my car but was not sure if I should risk keeping it in the car or taking it in. Decided to keep it in the car.
Well, to make a long story short, I did my 30min workout routine, returned to my locker and noticed my lock was missing.
I open it up and saw that my clothes were still there and my wallet was there too.
So, I thought I must have forgotten to lock the locker (which, I never do).
Put my clothes back on and tracing my steps in my mind.
Just could not believe that I would forget.
Look through my wallet and realized all my cash was gone.
My credit cards and ID were still there.
My cell phone was still there.
My other pocket had a $5000 Cartier watch in it still.
My car keys were still in my pocket too.
Had I brought my 20D in, it might be gone right now.
I would really be bummed, since I just bought this camera last week.

Lost about $100 cash which is nothing compared to what I could have lost.
So all in all, it was a wake up call for me.

Where do you store your camera gear when you bring it out?

d'homme · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

$5,000 watch in a gym locker

??

Why some much expensive stuff, when you're going to the gym?

Get smart.

rent · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

mostly in my car. but it's all insured. highly recommend you get a rider on your home owner's insurance. it's about $50/year for $10,000 worth of stuff.

-alex

aam1234 · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

I'm wondering why did you take the watch off.

montreal · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

Strange thief for sure. Going through the trouble of breaking in and leaving the credit cards behind...

davepgh1 · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

I would count myself lucky and check into insurance; that said if left in the car how hot can a camera and lens get before doing any damage.

Bruce Hamilton · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal

Going through the trouble of breaking in and leaving the credit cards behind...

Credit cards are traceable... Cash isn't.

BrandonSi · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by d'homme

$5,000 watch in a gym locker

??

Why some much expensive stuff, when you're going to the gym?

Get smart.

Car keys, a cell phone, a watch and a wallet are not rediculous things to put in a gym locker. I do all of the same, excpept my phone, which I leave in my car.

OceanView, Look into (if you haven't already) getting your watch added to your homeowners insurance policy. My Tag is insured for about the same amount, and it's very nice to have that peace of mind.

OceanView · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandonSi

Car keys, a cell phone, a watch and a wallet are not rediculous things to put in a gym locker. I do all of the same, excpept my phone, which I leave in my car.

OceanView, Look into (if you haven't already) getting your watch added to your homeowners insurance policy. My Tag is insured for about the same amount, and it's very nice to have that peace of mind.

Yup, I just started to see if I can get my watch and camera equipment added to the home owners policy.
Just feel violated today. I know it could have been worse.
I got lucky.

kenyc · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

Working temperature range
0°C- 40°C / 32°F - 104°F

Doesn't say about non-operating....

KAC

NoLight · 27th of June 2005 (Mon)

Sounds like your bookie got his money!!! LOL Couldnt resist that happened to me one time different circumstances but pretty close to the same it was my bookie!!!!

dewmuw · 28th of June 2005 (Tue)

I've not got a $5000 watch - but I wouldn't leave $5000 cash in a locker in a public area. In the UK an insurance company would be unlikely to pay out if you had your watch stolen and they knew it was kept in a locker in a gym.

iwatkins · 28th of June 2005 (Tue)

More importantly, why a $5000 watch and only a 20D ?

Priorities man, priorities

d'homme · 28th of June 2005 (Tue)

Use to work at a gym. Lockers are broken into regularly regardless of the type of gym. They keep it hush hush. Keep nothing of any value in the locker.

DocFrankenstein · 28th of June 2005 (Tue)

This is why you should have a selection of watches.

I have a nice 800 dollar swiss watch for special occasions, an electronic one for sports and a few unkillable russian mechanical waterproof shockproof self-winding watches which I use and abuse without second thoughts.

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#1
OceanView Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 370	Went to the gym, got my locker broken into Well guys, I go to the gym during my lunch hour. Today, I had my 20D with me in my car but was not sure if I should risk keeping it in the car or taking it in. Decided to keep it in the car. Well, to make a long story short, I did my 30min workout routine, returned to my locker and noticed my lock was missing. I open it up and saw that my clothes were still there and my wallet was there too. So, I thought I must have forgotten to lock the locker (which, I never do). Put my clothes back on and tracing my steps in my mind. Just could not believe that I would forget. Look through my wallet and realized all my cash was gone. My credit cards and ID were still there. My cell phone was still there. My other pocket had a $5000 Cartier watch in it still. My car keys were still in my pocket too. Had I brought my 20D in, it might be gone right now. I would really be bummed, since I just bought this camera last week. Lost about $100 cash which is nothing compared to what I could have lost. So all in all, it was a wake up call for me. Where do you store your camera gear when you bring it out?

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#2
d'homme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 165	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into $5,000 watch in a gym locker?? Why some much expensive stuff, when you're going to the gym? Get smart.

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#3
rent Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 447	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into mostly in my car. but it's all insured. highly recommend you get a rider on your home owner's insurance. it's about $50/year for $10,000 worth of stuff. -alex

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#4
aam1234 Goldmember Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,125	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into I'm wondering why did you take the watch off.

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#5
montreal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,194 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into Strange thief for sure. Going through the trouble of breaking in and leaving the credit cards behind... __________________ 5D - 17-40L, 70-200L f4, 50 f1.4,PowerShot A430

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#6
davepgh1 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 303	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into I would count myself lucky and check into insurance; that said if left in the car how hot can a camera and lens get before doing any damage.

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#10
kenyc Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 15,421	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into Working temperature range 0°C- 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Doesn't say about non-operating.... KAC __________________ Kenny A. Chaffin Art Page - Photo Gallery - Art Print Gallery - Writing&Poetry "Strive on with Awareness" - Siddhartha Gautama

27th of June 2005 (Mon)	#11
NoLight Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 218	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into Sounds like your bookie got his money!!! LOL Couldnt resist that happened to me one time different circumstances but pretty close to the same it was my bookie!!!! __________________

28th of June 2005 (Tue)	#12
dewmuw Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK Posts: 6,021 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into I've not got a $5000 watch - but I wouldn't leave $5000 cash in a locker in a public area. In the UK an insurance company would be unlikely to pay out if you had your watch stolen and they knew it was kept in a locker in a gym. __________________ Damian, 30D & G3 and stuff I've no idea how to use (so C&C always welcome) My Gallery My pBase POTN Fantasy Football League Latest League Table

28th of June 2005 (Tue)	#13
iwatkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 1,510	Re: Went to the gym, got my locker broken into More importantly, why a $5000 watch and only a 20D ? Priorities man, priorities

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