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kryton101
10-31-2006, 14:10
Given the outlandish costs that we may see on second hand PS3 sales early on (e-bay or not) has anyone given any consideration to the fact that a $1000-2000+! small box will make a very tempting target for any would be burglers.
HDTV and home cinema system added to that makes another sweet incentive.
What steps are people taking to ensure they dont become victims of crime because of their PS3's. Will you keep it a bit quiet that you have one? Dont keep it on view? keep it upstairs? :pale
TheFifthSpeed
10-31-2006, 14:21
Given the outlandish costs that we may see on second hand PS3 sales early on (e-bay or not) has anyone given any consideration to the fact that a $1000-2000+! small box will make a very tempting target for any would be burglers.
HDTV and home cinema system added to that makes another sweet incentive.
What steps are people taking to ensure they dont become victims of crime because of their PS3's. Will you keep it a bit quiet that you have one? Dont keep it on view? keep it upstairs? :pale
Alarm system, a dog, and a slew of firearms keep me worry free. We will see more people trying to grab and run PS3s on launch. I doubt we will see any home burglary events.
GrayFox9593
10-31-2006, 14:23
Unless somoene knows you have an HDTV and a PS3 its very doubtful they will break into your house just looking for those items. Picking out one house on a block and getting an HDTV and a PS3 is very slim.
kryton101
10-31-2006, 14:33
Picking out one house on a block and getting an HDTV and a PS3 is very slim.
True, but given the small number of people who will have them early on and their pride in telling people it wouldn't take too much by word of mouth to find out where they live.
I didn't even want to mention the wait outside the shop, grab and run strategy. Scary.
Interesting question, but I really think unless you are broadcasting your new PS3 to the neighborhood by putting up signs or playing it outside somehow, I think you should be fine. I think people will have to be more careful in terms of transporting the PS3 from the store to the house. I have to take a bus, so I am going to try and find some luggage or some type of bag to put the box in (NOT an EbGames bag). Hopefully it can fit into something I can put on my back.
burgniel
10-31-2006, 14:36
Do not throw out the box on garbage day. keep it in a closet. That is what I do. for the TV box... I now use it to store outher things in. (40" LCD TV box its huge).
Close cutains at night... and I doubt you will have any trouble... unless you live in a poor area.... then all people will see is drug money sitting on your shelf... shiny..
TheFifthSpeed
10-31-2006, 14:44
Do not throw out the box on garbage day. keep it in a closet. That is what I do. for the TV box... I now use it to store outher things in. (40" LCD TV box its huge).
Close cutains at night... and I doubt you will have any trouble... unless you live in a poor area.... then all people will see is drug money sitting on your shelf... shiny..
I usually keep the box in case I need to send it in for repairs anyway. I kept the PS2 box and used it for shipping 2 times.
If anyone is worried they should watch It takes a thief on the discovery channel and take notes so they can feel secure.
AlexPallas
10-31-2006, 15:20
12 gauge mossberg loaded with 00 buck
dannyboy
10-31-2006, 15:26
they better not try nothing funny on my ps3 ILL BE READY.....!
michaelangelo
10-31-2006, 15:31
i mean cmon, they will only target the weak coming out of the store, you know the husband who sent his wife to pick it up , or a young kid with his grandmom, them type of guys arent men, so if you are a guy i dont think they will try anything...
akhilles
10-31-2006, 15:32
PS3 is a weapon of mass destruction capable of launching missiles. Nobody in their right mind would mess with a ps3 owner. j/k
I think you're a little paranoid, unless of course you live in a bad area or something where there are too many druggies and theives lurking the streets but if that were the case I'd advise you move first then buy all the goodies.
People have HDTVs, expensive PCs, quality SS units and some hear it being used from the street.
At the end of the day anyone can have their homes broken into and I do not wish it for anybody, however if it's going to happen it'll happen, do your best at locking and securing doors, windows and what not.
GrayFox9593
10-31-2006, 15:37
I dont think it alot to worry about. There are alot more valuble things to steal from my house/garage (and alot of other peoples) then a PS3 and my HDTV. I think someone would shoot for the CBR first of all.
I have an Alarm system and i own many guns,
and the people that live on my st are all old.
there are no teen kids in my neighood.
so iam safe
Riskbreaker
10-31-2006, 16:01
i heard from someone that the ps3 has a self destruct device in case it gets stolen :)
jrkamakazi
10-31-2006, 16:35
well im not telling anyone about it, only people that need to know about it is you mofos ;) see you on RFOM.
p.s i have steel toed boots, a good kick to the shins of would be thiefs should teach them a lesson :)
Shadowstar
10-31-2006, 16:37
i heard from someone that the ps3 has a self destruct device in case it gets stolen :)
No, but it has wheels and intelligence, like that suitcase from the... I think it was a Visa commercial? So it'll come back home to you.
All 28 of my systems, $3500.00 in surround sound, Hi-Def TV, and computer are all insured.
Come on burglars - my posse and I are ready!!!
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That's why you don't tell every single person you run into that you have a PS3. I live in the dorms here and there's only 4 people here that know I'm getting one.
gabrielh
10-31-2006, 17:00
my neighbors just got robbed by some "friends" they invited once so they new what to take...(HDTV, DVD players ....). So watch your "friends".
Precautions we took since we bought a big TV: we put thick curtains on the windows where the TV is...so no one know during night time that the TV is on (big TV = expensive TV= other expensive things in the house ...in a thief mind)
the jackle.2
10-31-2006, 17:04
No need for guns or alarms.just hide your ps3 behind an xbox360.nobody would try to steal that heap of ****e:2gun:
AlexPallas
10-31-2006, 17:56
on second thought i may just write a security program for my ps3 which will emit mustard gas.
jackle 2: eat ****
I have an alarm 2 Dogs, and a few rifles, handguns and 2 shotguns at home, I'm also a marine, ohh did I mention I have a cute cat?
I dare anybody to break into my house.
stevetim
10-31-2006, 18:15
I am leaving an Xbox 360 outside my front door. Once the burglar gets this, maybe he won't break in. Unless he's a gamer and knows it's worthless....;)
in u.s.a do u need a license for a gun?
Kratos 69
10-31-2006, 21:25
stevetim: "I am leaving an Xbox 360 outside my front door. Once the burglar gets this, maybe he won't break in. Unless he's a gamer and knows it's worthless...."
Thats good, someone give this guy some rep points or something!
TheFireMan69
10-31-2006, 21:28
I am leaving an Xbox 360 outside my front door. Once the burglar gets this, maybe he won't break in. Unless he's a gamer and knows it's worthless....;)
The problem with that is he will use the 360 to try to break in and smash the door with it....lol j/k
TheFifthSpeed
10-31-2006, 21:35
in u.s.a do u need a license for a gun?
Nope. If you are over 18 you can own a rifle or shotgun and wait x amount of days depending on where you live (I wait 10 in CA). If you are over 21 you can own a pistol but you need to take a no brainer test before to get a card. Once again you need to wait x amount of days. Plus there are other ways to obtain firearms like a C&R (curio and relics) license which makes it possible to own discontinued guns that are older than 50 years. I just picked up another m1 carbine and looking to get a c96 broomhandle.
Anyway back on track...
I think we should be realistic and focus on protecting the system once we get it, there should be no need to worry about your house.
I think you're a little paranoid, unless of course you live in a bad area or something where there are too many druggies and theives lurking the streets but if that were the case I'd advise you move first then buy all the goodies.
you mean like the UK or the US?????
anyway jack all but a nice knife and a old bill that lives accross the street :cool:
RedSoxFan
10-31-2006, 21:38
That's a great signature TheFireMan69
CrashOverride
06-01-2007, 13:06
I think just general security should do make sure everything is locked close all blinds and curtains at night and you should be fine i dont have my ps3 yet :( but i will make sure its not right in plain sight either.....alternatively you could leave an xbox 360 runing all night and if it hasent melted already and a burglar tries to break in he may be scared off by the noise of the 360 think it was the cops in a helicopter lol
Faceless
06-01-2007, 13:48
Way to revive old threads to raise your post count.......
Reported.
Way to revive old threads to raise your post count.......
Reported.
while i am not cool with reviving old threads, we have too many little tattle tales on this forum... iiiiimmmmmm telling on you :suspect:
Faceless
06-01-2007, 14:50
while i am not cool with reviving old threads, we have too many little tattle tales on this forum... iiiiimmmmmm telling on you :suspect:
There is no need for something like this. I do not like to start reading a thread to realize it is 8 months old. The most recent posts are at the top for a reason. There is no need to bring back a thread that has almost no relevance to today.
burgniel
06-01-2007, 14:53
wholy crap.. I thought my account was hacked when I read a comment by me that I had no memory of typing... then I looked at the date....
Lock this.
Perfect Sin
06-01-2007, 16:01
Don't bump old threads. They're old for a reason.