RAG Auctioneers robbed early morning

**RAG Auctioneers** · 12-01-12, 06:56

They broke into the RAG Auctioneers premises last night.
Anything with value was stolen including our expensive photographic equipment and stock items with high value.

We have recently just moved into the larger premises (New high rent) and just bought our new truck (repayments).
Not sure if we will pull through this one, but we will try.

We had such a nice crazy auction planned this month :-(

**moppies** · 12-01-12, 08:00

Originally Posted by RAG Auctioneers

They broke into the RAG Auctioneers premises last night.
Anything with value was stolen including our expensive photographic equipment and stock items with high value.

We have recently just moved into the larger premises (New high rent) and just bought our new truck (repayments).
Not sure if we will pull through this one, but we will try.

We had such a nice crazy auction planned this month :-(

Jammer om te hoor van die inbraak. Dit maak my woedend om sulke dinge te hoor!

Sterkte met die "gemors" - ek glo en vetrou dat julle hierdeur sal kom!

Groete
Corne

**DestinysAngels** · 12-01-12, 08:04

Sorry Richard, you know it is so much easier to take when not given, these people don't want to work and steal from people like us who do earn from hard work, i feel for you!

**qball** · 12-01-12, 11:25

Sorry to hear that, hope you guys come right. Will make a note on your profile...

**booksallsizes** · 12-01-12, 11:56

Oh Rag - sorry to hear this... Am sure you'll pull through - you're too fantastic a seller on Bob to be lost...

**ATOMICSQUIRREL** · 12-01-12, 12:26

Versekering...?
Ek se sommer iets Vieslik! Ek hoop hulle vang daardie skelms!

**Seeds for Africa** · 12-01-12, 12:28

Sorry to hear that. I really hope you pull through on this.

**daisyjewel** · 12-01-12, 13:22

That is terrible news ... I am so sorry you have had this horrible experience.

**retailrush** · 12-01-12, 14:12

That's terrible... I don't know what to say - but am thinking about you whilst you sort out your losses. Good luck!

**TS Ron** · 12-01-12, 15:07

This is horrible waiting for insurance and you bound to miss a few things later after you had claimed.Good luck!

**Tananka** · 12-01-12, 17:00

This is really not good news, I hope that you pull through this quickly.

**Virgotec** · 12-01-12, 17:30

That just sucks!

You will pull through this. I know it will be an uphill battle, but NEVER give up.

Good Luck, Richard.

**MiemsJewels** · 12-01-12, 17:41

Sorry to hear about the break-in Rags. Hope they will catch the culprits soon!
Hope you will be up and running your business as good as allways in the past!

**RAG Auctioneers** · 12-01-12, 20:42

Hey guys.

Thanks for all the comments and words of encouragement! I have been reading them throughout the day.
Too many of you to mention.

We do not have insurance, but we do pay a security company (SSG tactical) who never checked the premises when the alarm went off!
We eventually got a phone call at 2:30, but from what we saw today, the guys were in there for at least an hour or more.
Went through every cupboard, drawer and box. They even opened up parcels, and totally destroyed the alarm system.

After fixing everything up today, checking the stock, and getting ourselves in order again, it seems like the losses will be manageable.
We found our PCs, one of the cameras, and a pram (stock item) in the garden hidden in the bushes.
My favorite camera, another pram, the cash box, and a dozen or so high valued small items were taken.

Thanks again!
Richard.

**dstorm** · 12-01-12, 21:25

Hello Richard

All of the best for this difficult time.

You are one of those dealers that always add that “bargain to be had” touch to BidorBuy.

Keep well and regards

Jacques