Stolen machine

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Stolen machine

Post by Coin Operated Group »

Had a herbal machine (one of daves) pinched from a pub in Solihull about a year ago.

Well last weekend went into a biker pub around the corner from me and guess what????

My bloody machine complete with my unique sticker on that I had designed for the machine.

Asked to speak to the landlord and one of the barmen said he bought it from ebay. Great I thought traceable. 30 mins later the landlord rung me telling me he had bought it from a carboot :liar:

Told him it was mine and exactly where it was nicked from to which he told me fair enough but he had paid for locks and battery and wanted 50 quid for it. Told him would let him know.

Quick visit to the police and they told me they would have a chat with him, if he refuses to hand back they would charge him with handling stolen goods. 30 mins later knock on my door from 2 police whom said machine was ready for collection whenever I want. What a result for a change. :clap:
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Re: Stolen machine

Post by Vendition Ltd »

Love it Matt :-)
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Post by Rossi fan »

Great news. Wish it was always this successful.

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Re: Stolen machine

Post by Ade »

nice one matt, thieving gits

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Re: Stolen machine

Post by Happyvending »

bikers pub!!!!! watch yer back blue nose ;)
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Re: Stolen machine

Post by dorsetvending »

Nice one
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Re: Stolen machine

Post by tubzsnackz »

Let us know the next installment of what happens when you go to get it!
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Re: Stolen machine

Post by MEGA VEND »

Nice one Matt.

Did you you offer to place BACK in his venue on a 0% Comm' deal :?: :!: :D
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Re: Stolen machine

Post by Coin Operated Group »

Went back to pick machine up :club: guy was ok, bought machine off me in the end. Result :dance:

Even passed on happy daves number for when he needs some more stock :Jig:
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Re: Stolen machine

Post by Happyvending »

National Vending wrote:Went back to pick machine up :club: guy was ok, bought machine off me in the end. Result :dance:

Even passed on happy daves number for when he needs some more stock :Jig:
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