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Mosco · 3 November 2011, 02:04 AM

This is from the email IWJG (International Watch and Jewelry Guild) sent to it's members. Some of you visit these shows when they're in town, so a word of caution.

"Following The International Watch and Jewelry Guild Show in New York City (October 26th, 2011), on the way to the airport, one of the attendees was robbed. His cab was forced off the road and blocked by assailants in two SUV’s. The window was smashed and his inventory stolen. Luckily no one was injured but that was a very real possibility.

Please remember there are opportunists everywhere and in every industry. There are some mean people in this world. Protect yourselves in every way possible. For Heaven’s sake, if attacked give them the merchandise. Merchandise can be replaced. Nothing can replace you!"

I have nothing to add. Be vigilant, people - bad guys are everywhere.

dddrees · 3 November 2011, 02:06 AM

Thanks for sharing Greg.

garGARgar · 3 November 2011, 02:27 AM

Oh, NYC...

ptugolf · 3 November 2011, 02:40 AM

Scary.

azguy · 3 November 2011, 02:46 AM

Sounds like a scene out of movie

I don't remember the name maybe Usaul Suspects ??

Sweramic · 3 November 2011, 02:51 AM

Wow, sound like scene from a movie or something. Glad he wasn't hurt!

Oyster1982 · 3 November 2011, 03:36 AM

Someone was tipped of that this merchandise was coming through NYC. Cant imagine that these people randomly selected this guy.

mjclark32 · 3 November 2011, 03:45 AM

Wow.

Mosco · 3 November 2011, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oyster1982

Someone was tipped of that this merchandise was coming through NYC. Cant imagine that these people randomly selected this guy.

of course it was planned.

mtrunner · 3 November 2011, 05:32 AM

Wow that is pretty crazy stuff. Luckily no one was hurt.

perpetualman88 · 3 November 2011, 05:35 AM

wow greg if these guys put their time to a positive use they could do some good instead of robbing hard working watch guys. Be careful all times are bad people need money and times are only getting worse.

brkanand · 3 November 2011, 05:40 AM

Where is this world heading to?

STEELINOX · 3 November 2011, 06:11 AM

Thanks Greg...

Let me add we prolly shouldn't have so much detail about our GTG's in the open part of the Forum, I mean, common, its right out in the open for any hoods to take advantage of.

The Meeting sub forum needs to have some secure measures implemented maybe...

How many times have we got posts about GTG's say "where, when, how many, and other details, like, "I'll be bringin some Tourbillion's" and choice gold pieces" - all that needs to be taken "off the page," and done in the background...

2c

perpetualman88 · 3 November 2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Thanks Greg...

Let me add we prolly shouldn't have so much detail about our GTG's in the open part of the Forum, I mean, common, its right out in the open for any hoods to take advantage of.

The Meeting sub forum needs to have some secure measures implemented maybe...

How many times have we got posts about GTG's say "where, when, how many, and other details, like, "I'll be bringin some Tourbillion's" and choice gold pieces" - all that needs to be taken "off the page," and done in the background...

2c

wow never even crossed my mind but you are 100% right we must keep the GTG absolutely private and only send info through PMs to pledge members perhaps only ? not sure how this will work but more precaution is nessessary.

Mosco · 3 November 2011, 08:32 AM

Randy,

I've said that several times before, and I completely agree. Plus the very specific 'thanks' in the "Who's Who" just give crooks more ammo as well, they know who has what. Several of my recent buyers asked not to post anything specific, not even a name.

STEELINOX · 3 November 2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Randy,

I've said that several times before, and I completely agree. Plus the very specific 'thanks' in the "Who's Who" just give crooks more ammo as well, they know who has what. Several of my recent buyers asked not to post anything specific, not even a name.

Makes sense to me, its one thing to sell in an open area, but to hv the buyer invite this very access point by acknowledging it is asking for it !

Maybe some of you guys may want to operate in the nice sanctity of the Bar ! [meh, too many fights, and broken teethys as it is

]

BarkMaster · 3 November 2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Makes sense to me, its one thing to sell in an open area, but to hv the buyer invite this very access point by acknowledging it is asking for it !

Maybe some of you guys may want to operate in the nice sanctity of the Bar ! [meh, too many fights, and broken teethys as it is

]

You bunch of rapscallions!! Are you trying to get even more TRf'ers to drink that aweful "brew" that Figgy is serving??

STEELINOX · 3 November 2011, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

You bunch of rapscallions!! Are you trying to get even more TRf'ers to drink that aweful "brew" that Figgy is serving??

You know u luvit

Numismatist · 3 November 2011, 09:28 AM

Same thing has happened with coins in Orlando...

not to me.

BarkMaster · 3 November 2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Same thing has happened with coins in Orlando...

not to me.

It happens to jewelry sales people from time to time in Houston. They are followed and robbed.

TSW · 3 November 2011, 09:33 AM

Glad no one got hurt.

onkyo · 3 November 2011, 11:25 AM

I did not hear about this Greg.... terrible news.

z32turbo · 3 November 2011, 01:30 PM

Thankful no one got hurt.

HL65 · 3 November 2011, 07:18 PM

Absolutely awful...

bayerische · 3 November 2011, 07:20 PM

Crazy stuff, right out of a movie.

matt4hand · 3 November 2011, 09:42 PM

Hate to hear this. These scum bags will get caught one day!

3 November 2011, 02:04 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Organized robbery after last week's New York IWJG show. This is from the email IWJG (International Watch and Jewelry Guild) sent to it's members. Some of you visit these shows when they're in town, so a word of caution. "Following The International Watch and Jewelry Guild Show in New York City (October 26th, 2011), on the way to the airport, one of the attendees was robbed. His cab was forced off the road and blocked by assailants in two SUV’s. The window was smashed and his inventory stolen. Luckily no one was injured but that was a very real possibility. Please remember there are opportunists everywhere and in every industry. There are some mean people in this world. Protect yourselves in every way possible. For Heaven’s sake, if attacked give them the merchandise. Merchandise can be replaced. Nothing can replace you!" I have nothing to add. Be vigilant, people - bad guys are everywhere. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

3 November 2011, 02:06 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Thanks for sharing Greg. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 November 2011, 02:27 AM	#3
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	Oh, NYC... __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

3 November 2011, 03:36 AM	#7
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Someone was tipped of that this merchandise was coming through NYC. Cant imagine that these people randomly selected this guy. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

3 November 2011, 03:45 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wow. __________________

3 November 2011, 02:40 AM	#4
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Scary.

3 November 2011, 02:46 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Sounds like a scene out of movie I don't remember the name maybe Usaul Suspects ??

3 November 2011, 02:51 AM	#6
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Wow, sound like scene from a movie or something. Glad he wasn't hurt!

3 November 2011, 05:32 AM	#10
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Wow that is pretty crazy stuff. Luckily no one was hurt.

3 November 2011, 05:35 AM	#11
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	wow greg if these guys put their time to a positive use they could do some good instead of robbing hard working watch guys. Be careful all times are bad people need money and times are only getting worse. __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

3 November 2011, 05:40 AM	#12
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Where is this world heading to?

3 November 2011, 06:11 AM	#13
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Thanks Greg... Let me add we prolly shouldn't have so much detail about our GTG's in the open part of the Forum, I mean, common, its right out in the open for any hoods to take advantage of. The Meeting sub forum needs to have some secure measures implemented maybe... How many times have we got posts about GTG's say "where, when, how many, and other details, like, "I'll be bringin some Tourbillion's" and choice gold pieces" - all that needs to be taken "off the page," and done in the background... 2c __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

3 November 2011, 08:32 AM	#15
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Randy, I've said that several times before, and I completely agree. Plus the very specific 'thanks' in the "Who's Who" just give crooks more ammo as well, they know who has what. Several of my recent buyers asked not to post anything specific, not even a name. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

3 November 2011, 09:28 AM	#19
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Same thing has happened with coins in Orlando... not to me. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

3 November 2011, 09:33 AM	#21
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Glad no one got hurt. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 November 2011, 11:25 AM	#22
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I did not hear about this Greg.... terrible news.

3 November 2011, 01:30 PM	#23
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Thankful no one got hurt. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

3 November 2011, 07:18 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Absolutely awful... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 November 2011, 07:20 PM	#25
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Crazy stuff, right out of a movie. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 November 2011, 09:42 PM	#26
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Hate to hear this. These scum bags will get caught one day!

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