Well, I now hate Dallas [Archive]

Manny Ramirez

10-17-2002, 08:22 AM

You keep 80 CDs in your car??:eek: :eek:

That's too bad. I hope you can recover them back. Boy, if I lost 80 CDs, I don't know what I would do unless they were ones that I never listen to anymore like Britney Spears, Limp Bizkit, 'N Sync, and Creed.:rolleyes: :p :D

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 08:34 AM

They were in one of those big carrying cases. :mad: At least my laptop, wallet, checkbook, or cell phone weren't in there.

deepellumrocket

10-17-2002, 09:17 AM

What part of town do you live in, dude?

DrLudicrous

10-17-2002, 09:26 AM

That happened to me a few weeks ago, they got about 120 CD's and a watch. Luckily I had ripped all my CD's onto my computer and just have to burn new copies, but it still pisses me off.

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 09:39 AM

I live on Cole, just south of Knox. This took place off of Oak Lawn.

State Farm rocks. They're already sending me a check for $1,175 to cover the losses. Unfortunately, I'm probably going to have to pay for the window myself because of the deductible.

drapg

10-17-2002, 09:40 AM

wow, you're lucky. when my car got broken into earlier this year, I had to fight w/ my insurance company for 2 weeks to get my full payment. they kept undervaluing the price of my convertible top! :mad:

Hammer755

10-17-2002, 09:45 AM

I was talking to some friends last night about this very topic. They live in a gated apartment complex on Eldridge Parkway just north of Westheimer. One of their neighbors recently had someone break into his car, but the story gets worse. Apparently the 'in' thing to do now for thieves is to eliminate any evidence/fingerprints that they may leave behind. How do they accomplish this? They set the car on fire. That's right, this guy torched their neighbor's car, completely destroying it and severely damaging vehicles on either side of it. Sick, sick stuff.

Behad

10-17-2002, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Hammer755
I was talking to some friends last night about this very topic. They live in a gated apartment complex on Eldridge Parkway just north of Westheimer. One of their neighbors recently had someone break into his car, but the story gets worse. Apparently the 'in' thing to do now for thieves is to eliminate any evidence/fingerprints that they may leave behind. How do they accomplish this? They set the car on fire. That's right, this guy torched their neighbor's car, completely destroying it and severely damaging vehicles on either side of it. Sick, sick stuff.

Have these geniuses ever heard of gloves?

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 09:57 AM

Jeez, well at least my car didn't get burned!

I can't believe how easy this has been so far. Now all I have to do is get the police over here, get the window fixed, and I'm good to go.

Having to call 911 for a police report is kinda stupid, but at least they can do it over the phone!

codell

10-17-2002, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by Rocketman95
My car was broken into last night. They got about 80 CDs or so and a wireless card. Bastards, just steal the ****ing thing next time. :mad:

Hey just a word of advice. Im in the insurance business and there is a way to get reimbursed for the cost of your CDs and wireless card even though they arent considered a part of your car.

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by codell
Hey just a word of advice. Im in the insurance business and there is a way to get reimbursed for the cost of your CDs and wireless card even though they arent considered a part of your car.

It's already been taken care of. Thank God I have homeowners insurance.

codell

10-17-2002, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Rocketman95
It's already been taken care of. Thank God I have homeowners insurance.

Thats what I was going to tell you. Some people dont realize that HOI covers stuff that was stolen from your car.

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by codell
Thats what I was going to tell you. Some people dont realize that HOI covers stuff that was stolen from your car.

I didn't know that either...luckily State Farm did! I'm still in shock over how easy this has been. Knocking on wood.

codell

10-17-2002, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by Rocketman95
I didn't know that either...luckily State Farm did! I'm still in shock over how easy this has been. Knocking on wood.

State Farm is a good company. I have USAA, which is only available to military people and their families. USAA is by far the best if you can get it.

DaDakota

10-17-2002, 10:26 AM

Don't you mean that you lost 1200 CD's ?

;)

DD

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by DaDakota
Don't you mean that you lost 1200 CD's ?

;)

DD

Hell, if I'd known it would be this easy! I, er, forgot that my laptop was in there too! :)

drapg

10-17-2002, 10:30 AM

http://www.wcol.com/harmon/pix/larryhagman.jpg

Howdy pardner. I reckon you ain't talkin' to me, right?

deepellumrocket

10-17-2002, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Rocketman95
I live on Cole, just south of Knox. This took place off of Oak Lawn.

:eek: Ooo, Uptown.

I was curious because I'm between Deep Ellum and the Fair Park and I noticed a lot of broken glass along Main this week, like somebody went down the street breaking into cars. Luckily, I park in a garage.

Raven Lunatic

10-17-2002, 10:49 AM

Hey, does anyone wanna buy some CDs?

Chance

10-17-2002, 10:49 AM

I have a funny 'car got broken into' story. I had just bought my wife a new Volvo. I have one of those driveways that wraps around behind the house and the garage sits back there. On one Tuesday morning (late Monday night) we were lying in bed and we though we heardw something out back. I told my wife not too worry it was probably our crazy neighbor out screwing with his stupid cats. So we went back to sleep. I go out the next morning to get the paper and I notice her car door is slightly ajar. I look in and the 3 day old car has been ransacked.

They stole everything in it. They collected the following:

1. A 2002 Volvo S80 T6 Owner's guide.
2. I had a CD that I had burned a bunch of Fletch, Austin Powers, Office Space, and Tommy Boy quotes along with all of the 'funny' songs that I have recorded.
3. A sleave of golf balls.

That's it.

Why in the hell did they take my driver's guide? And I was just picturing the guys face as he popped the CD in his player...it started off with my Taco Bell Song.

Tee-hee

We called the cops because I we felt so violated that someone had been on our property going through our sh!t. They did a full report and basically told me to hold my breath, that it was probably just kids. Man that was funny.

On a not so funny note I am sorry you lost your CD collection. I am happy you got a big fat check. I am also happy that you came to your senses about hating Dallas!

Chants

bobrek

10-17-2002, 10:56 AM

Before you get too excited over State Farm (although they are still my insurance company and have been for almost 30 years), consider the following:

- we had two cars stolen out of our drive way in Houston.
- we had a car keyed in a parking lot
- someone tried to steal our car during the Astros-Mets '86 playoff series but the crack dome security force prevented it. The steering column was busted and a window broken.
- we had 2 different cars towed 3 times due to mechanical problems.

We filed claims on all of the above over a 2-3 year period. One day in the mail we received a cancellation notice from State Farm. I spoke to a competing Insurance Agent and he said once your policy is cancelled you are entered into a nationwide database. He doubted we could get the same coverage at the same price. He referred me to one company that would charge 30% more than what we were paying. If all else failed, he would write me a special policy that would increase our premiums 3x.

I went round and round with State Farm. I asked if they noticed that NONE of these claims were due to reckless or dangerous driving and we were not in the car during any of the instances. We had 0 tickets and 0 accidents on our driving record. They finally relented and did not cancel us.

Hopefully, this unfortunate incident will not affect your car or homeowners rates/policy.

I am glad things are going well for you thus far.

codell

10-17-2002, 10:58 AM

Have any of you guys heard of type of claim called Diminished Value?

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 10:59 AM

They took my owner's guide too! I didn't understand that one. They also left my #70-#61 CD of RM95's top 100 of all-time! Guess they didn't like that one!

Nomar

10-17-2002, 11:01 AM

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by Nomar
Was any Creed in that top 100?

Nope, but there was a lot of DMB!

I'm not necessarily a Creed hater though.

desihooper

10-17-2002, 11:08 AM

Yeah Dallas sucks. Some friends of mine got their cars (plural) broken into and the window smashed while we were eating at the IHOP on Mockingbird and Abrams early Saturday morning after a TX-OU party.

Nomar

10-17-2002, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Rocketman95
Nope, but there was a lot of DMB!

I'm not necessarily a Creed hater though.

What was the top 5?

I say:
1. The Stone
2. #41
3. Crush
4. Wasting Time
5. Ants Marching

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 11:15 AM

1. Pig
2. I've Been Deliverd
3. Where the Streets Have No Name
4. In Your Eyes
5. #41

Top 5 Dave

1. Pig
2. #41
3. Two Step
4. Dancing Nancies
5. Ants Marching

Chance

10-17-2002, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by codell
Have any of you guys heard of type of claim called Diminished Value?

I literally know everything there is to know about DV. I, along with two buddies, owned and ran a company that purchased dv claims from people that had accidents. We would then own the claim and settle with the indurance company. Life was outstanding for a while. Then the Nazi insurance companies realized that we were a small operation and stonewalled us. They forced us to sue on every claim. The court costs got stiff so wer contacted a mass action and class action specialist firm here in Houston and started a tornado of crap.

It's fun.

Chance

codell

10-17-2002, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Chance
I literally know everything there is to know about DV. I, along with two buddies, owned and ran a company that purchased dv claims from people that had accidents. We would then own the claim and settle with the indurance company. Life was outstanding for a while. Then the Nazi insurance companies realized that we were a small operation and stonewalled us. They forced us to sue on every claim. The court costs got stiff so wer contacted a mass action and class action specialist firm here in Houston and started a tornado of crap.

It's fun.

Chance

You and I could probably have a conversation about this I'm sure. One of my companie's specialties is Diminished Value claims. I do about 10 or so a week and have been to court a few times over it.

The major insurance companies are pretty much paying DMV claims nowadays without question as long as the vehicle owner hires an expert (like myself) to come in and stipulate objective figures. They are doing this because of the class action cases they have lost and the resulting case law that was established.

Its a very profitable claim to pursue and I try and educate friend of mine who are in accidents.

Chance

10-17-2002, 11:31 AM

As do I codell. Do you run a wreckchecks type of co.?

codell

10-17-2002, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Chance
As do I codell. Do you run a wreckchecks type of co.?

Nope. I think thats Direct Appraisal out of Dallas that uses that. I cant think of the guys name up there for some reason.

Chance

10-17-2002, 11:41 AM

He was a tool five years ago. He was on the wrong side of the money. He did some claims when Nationwide started mandating a 'professionals' hand in it.

codell

10-17-2002, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Chance
He was a tool five years ago. He was on the wrong side of the money. He did some claims when Nationwide started mandating a 'professionals' hand in it.

lol

Well, I was being careful about what I said because I did not know who you were affiliated with.

I believe his first name was James????

There are a couple of guys in this sector of the industry that are tools. Of course, people may see me as one of them. I hardly think I am though.

Chance

10-17-2002, 11:58 AM

IT WAS JAMES!!! He was so proud of his printer in his truck. And his last name was...

...

...

WALDEN!!!! Ha Ha!

Funny memories.

Chance

codell

10-17-2002, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by Chance
IT WAS JAMES!!! He was so proud of his printer in his truck. And his last name was...

...

...

WALDEN!!!! Ha Ha!

Funny memories.

Chance

Da mn you. You got to it before I did. I just remembered his name before I saw your post.

TheFreak

10-17-2002, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by Rocketman95
They took my owner's guide too! I didn't understand that one. They also left my #70-#61 CD of RM95's top 100 of all-time! Guess they didn't like that one!

Any reason why you only put 10 songs on the CD?

I got my car broken into once. All I had in it was one of those outlets to plug a portable discman into. They took that and some change. I also had a bunch of tapes laying around. They didn't take them all, but they did take the one labelled "Poison". It was hard to be mad at them after that.

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 12:13 PM

I just put 10 on 10 cds to make it easier to keep track of. I know, I'm slow.

Nomar

10-17-2002, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by TheFreak
Any reason why you only put 10 songs on the CD?

I got my car broken into once. All I had in it was one of those outlets to plug a portable discman into. They took that and some change. I also had a bunch of tapes laying around. They didn't take them all, but they did take the one labelled "Poison". It was hard to be mad at them after that.

Poison rocks!

Drewdog

10-17-2002, 12:24 PM

Dude sorry that happened man. I defintely know the feeling! I thought your sh!t was gated so maybe it was one of the residents.

Every car that I have owned has been broken into.

2 times in my Storm in Lubbock.
1 time in my B2200 in Lubbock.
and
1 time in my Honda Accord in Austin.

Its my fault on all 4 occasions because I left the stupid detachable faceplate on each and every stereo and all of my CD's were in full view for any theif to lick his chops at.

You cant get lazy no matter where you are or what time of day it is. One thing I did not have is an alarm on any of them.

3 things:

1. Get an alarm (no matter how annoying they are) especially one with a highly visible red LED light.
2. Tint your windows as dark as freaking possible.
3. Never leave anything of value in your car no matter what the circumstance.

Obviously my dumb ass hasnt quite grasped the concept of these skills because you get careless after a while again.........

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 12:27 PM

Drew,

It was in front of RM95's Girl's place.

At least I get to go on a big CD shopping spree now!

Rockets2K

10-17-2002, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by Rocketman95
I didn't know that either...luckily State Farm did! I'm still in shock over how easy this has been. Knocking on wood.

I have had State Farm since I was 17, and they have always been easy to deal with. Surprises the hell outta me everytime I have to file a claim..

HOOP-T

10-17-2002, 12:47 PM

Well, unfortunate event with unfortunate timing. But don't let it sour your opinion of Dallas. I have lived here for 12+ years and never had a car broken into.....(KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK on wood).

But I did have a set of hubcaps stolen in Houston in 1989, and my Mustang GT was broken into in Sherman, TX back in 1991.

It's not always the area. It only takes one jackass, and they are everywhere.

Rocketman95

10-17-2002, 02:04 PM

Well, I don't hate Dallas. Even though it did take 35 minutes to go 3 miles to get my window fixed. :mad: :)

Zac D

10-17-2002, 02:12 PM

Wow Drewdog, a Storm that got broken into twice? Was this awhile ago when it was newish? Because frankly, thieves seem to show no interest in mine whatsoever. I can't imagine why, perhaps it's the symmetrical rust holes over each fender... :D

Drewdog

10-17-2002, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Zac D
Wow Drewdog, a Storm that got broken into twice? Was this awhile ago when it was newish? Because frankly, thieves seem to show no interest in mine whatsoever. I can't imagine why, perhaps it's the symmetrical rust holes over each fender... :D

It was a 1990 Geo Storm and I had it from 1994 to 1997. I put about 45,000 miles on that car and didnt have any major mechanical problems w/ it besides a timing belt that left me stranded in Comanche, TX of all places. I also weathered a blizzard in Abilene and Sweetwater driving about 10 mph down HWY 83 in a blizzard traffic jam. I think that was like 1995 or 1996 and I remember it was during Easter (March or April).

God Bless my G-ride! I miss her! :(

Supermac34

10-17-2002, 03:32 PM

People who steal stuff suck.

If my parents had all the money that they've lost to theft back from their business, they'd be able to retire.

It sucks a$$ that decent people work so hard to be able to afford something and someone decides to take it.

I think we're too soft on theft in our society. We ALL pay for it...whether it be paying higher insurance premiums across the board, or paying more for a DVD or CD because a store has to cover the huge cost of shoplifting.

I heard some guy the other day saying how he grew up in the "hood" so they didn't have a lot of money, so when he wanted a bike he just stole one and painted it. He was so nonchalant about it, like it was the most normal thing to do.

Not to mention that the person he stole it from might have had to have their parents put in huge overtime just so they could get the bike for Christmas or something, but since his family was not well off, it was almost his right to be able to steal it.

This is probably the same guy that switches price taqs in stores, steals gum, and might just rip off some plywood from a construction job to help finish his new tool shed.

We need to be harder on theft in our society...I'm damn tired of it, my family has had so much stolen from us its sickening...

Sorry for the rant....

drapg

10-17-2002, 04:31 PM

no need for apologies. i wholeheartedly agree. we need a new bumper sticker, like "mean people suck"... except it should say "thieves suck"

RocketMan Tex

10-17-2002, 04:41 PM

A friend of mine in LA was so sick of his car being broken into and his stereo being stolen that he superglued razor blades to the wiring behind the car stereo after the fourth time it happened.

The fifth time it happened, the car stereo, plus some flesh and a bunch of blood, were left behind.

RM95, I don't know if this could be adapted to a CD case, but it would be nice.

drapg

10-17-2002, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by RocketMan Tex
A friend of mine in LA was so sick of his car being broken into and his stereo being stolen that he superglued razor blades to the wiring behind the car stereo after the fourth time it happened.

The fifth time it happened, the car stereo, plus some flesh and a bunch of blood, were left behind.

RM95, I don't know if this could be adapted to a CD case, but it would be nice.

dude, that is the best story i've ever heard!!! :D