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Spicewood Finger Mullet
Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Posts: 12
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:58 pm Post subject: Yeti |
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| I had my name put on the top of the cooler(65 qt Yeti) and it takes up most of the lid. I leave it in the back of my truck 90% of the time night and day and its still there after 3 years. Maybe that helps. |
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landlocked beachbum Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 5811 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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| ltorna1 wrote: | | Has anyone ever engraved/carved/melted their name and phone number into the cooler, in such a way that doesn't damage the integrity of the cooler but would devalue it in a way that its tougher to sell at a pawn shop? Is this even possible? |
Luke my man, people who break laws don't give a rat's a$$ about rules and laws to begin with. Do you really think they'd stop to look for proof of ownership? No offense intended, just asking if you really thought that out.
Even if a pawnshop wouldn't take it, it's already been stolen. Kind of reminds me of the joke that is the border...... _________________ Dave
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits". Albert Einstein |
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RedFish Chaser Flour Bluffian in training

Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 335 Location: Houston
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Yeti |
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| Spicewood wrote: | | I had my name put on the top of the cooler(65 qt Yeti) and it takes up most of the lid. I leave it in the back of my truck 90% of the time night and day and its still there after 3 years. Maybe that helps. |
That's terrific!
But, they can merely paint/carve/put label over it. Nevertheless, great to hear that yours haven't been stolen! _________________ Live to Fish... Fish to Live
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RedFish Chaser Flour Bluffian in training

Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 335 Location: Houston
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| HungerBuster wrote: | I have found that the best security for the Yeti is to buy a bigger one. I'd like to see a thief TRY and lift my 155 when it's loaded with ice/water/beer in the back of my truck (4" lift, 35" tires). From personal experience, two men working together would have problems just pulling it out of there, let alone lifting it.  |
Maybe I'll put four 45 lb weights inside the next cooler!
Or, I had thought about putting razor barb wire all around the sucker at night! Going too far for a damn cooler, lol!
Just need to shoot one of those $*&W%^$ to send a strong message! _________________ Live to Fish... Fish to Live
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Oil Field Trash II Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 1560
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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where are these douchelords selling all these coolers? you see them on craigslist every once in a while... pawn shops I guess and the employees probably buy them?
bobbytrapping a few would probably take care of the problem for the most part. I'd bet it's not more than half a dozen people running around town stealing these things. |
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ltorna1 Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 3240
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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| landlocked beachbum wrote: | | ltorna1 wrote: | | Has anyone ever engraved/carved/melted their name and phone number into the cooler, in such a way that doesn't damage the integrity of the cooler but would devalue it in a way that its tougher to sell at a pawn shop? Is this even possible? |
Luke my man, people who break laws don't give a rat's a$$ about rules and laws to begin with. Do you really think they'd stop to look for proof of ownership? No offense intended, just asking if you really thought that out.
Even if a pawnshop wouldn't take it, it's already been stolen. Kind of reminds me of the joke that is the border...... |
Dave, I know the personally don't care if it has Joes name on it, but my thought is that they obviously aren't interested in the cooler, they want the cash it commands, obviously. And if they are selling in the US, their best outlet for pushing 10 stolen yetis per month is a pawn shop (but maybe not?). And the people who BUY from pawn shops generally aren't going to buy something with a dudes name and number on it (the pawn shop could get in DEEP doodoo for selling/buying goods that are clearly stolen - it happens all the time). So to the thief, its like stealing something that has 0% chance of getting resold, therefore its a high risk low reward theft - not worth it. Maybe I'm giving them too much credit for being smart?
Now, if they are selling it outside a pawn shop where NOBODY has any liability, then yes, you are 100% right, they are all criminals from the first thief to the last buyer and nobody gives a rats bottom if Joe's name is on it. _________________ ...if my boss ever finds this forum I'll be unemployed... |
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5moreminutes Member White Shrimper Boot Club
Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 998 Location: Best City on 3rd Coast
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Didn't the last yeti sting result in a car chase? _________________ Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. |
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landlocked beachbum Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 5811 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Luke, I strongly believe that you are giving these types too much credit when it comes to intelligence. My whole point being, when someone is going to steal something from a vehicle or boat, they do it as quickly as possible. Hanging around the extra time to closely examine all sides for any personal ID info just ain't part of the MO my friend.
Added to that, most are probably drunk, stoned or both and also have a fair chance at being drop outs. Reading at all might be sketchy, but speed reading while flipping q big cooler onto all sides while heisting it from someone else???
While you're here, thanks again for the tips....... But why no return on the PM's?  _________________ Dave
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Mike01012

Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Posts: 6 Location: Omaha, NE
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Razor blades. When I was in high school I use to have to buy new subs about every month. So after about the fourth time I fashioned razor blades to the bottom of a sub box that I built and purposely drove around the neighborhood with them incredibly loud (advertising) next morning trunk was open but the sub box was still there.😆😆 I've never had my cooler stolen. But it would only take once before I would make something to go on the handles with hidden razors on them. Like a leather strap with pieces of blades in it. Maybe a little bit of overkill but it gets the job done! |
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RedFish Chaser Flour Bluffian in training

Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 335 Location: Houston
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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| 5moreminutes wrote: | | Didn't the last yeti sting result in a car chase? |
Just saw the video on the internet. That jackass! Glad they caught that hood! _________________ Live to Fish... Fish to Live
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Predapex Horse Mullet
Joined: 06 Sep 2013 Posts: 181
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I like the booby trap idea! But put an artillery shell in it and a little C4 on the bottom rigged to the lid opening.BOOM...extreme? |
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rickg Finger Mullet

Joined: 09 Jul 2009 Posts: 30 Location: Round Rock,TX
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:38 am Post subject: |
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I've posted this before but this is how mine is secured. If someone want one just PM your address, I have a couple extra.
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RedFish Chaser Flour Bluffian in training

Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 335 Location: Houston
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| rickg wrote: | I've posted this before but this is how mine is secured. If someone want one just PM your address, I have a couple extra.
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Unfortunately, a bolt cutter will simply cut that away! It may slow the freaking thief(ves), but a big bolt cutter will only take probably 10-15 seconds!
I had a Yeti bracket with a cable and now the Yeti is gone!
If the person who stole my Yeti is reading this - return my Yeti and all will be forgiven! And ask for God's forgiveness! Or else! _________________ Live to Fish... Fish to Live
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txscrambler Horse Mullet
Joined: 12 May 2012 Posts: 144
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:24 am Post subject: |
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| Yep, razor blades is right. My parents said they had friends who used to do it with their radios. Glue them under the handles if you dumb enough to leave them unattended in the back of your vehicle. I own a 65 and its in my truck if I'm not watching it. I'll never buy another one down here though. Not worth worrying about down here. Too many damn thieves and a coleman the same size is 40 bucks. |
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RedFish Chaser Flour Bluffian in training

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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 5:08 am Post subject: |
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| txscrambler wrote: | | Yep, razor blades is right. My parents said they had friends who used to do it with their radios. Glue them under the handles if you dumb enough to leave them unattended in the back of your vehicle. I own a 65 and its in my truck if I'm not watching it. I'll never buy another one down here though. Not worth worrying about down here. Too many damn thieves and a coleman the same size is 40 bucks. |
Agree, too many THIEVES in Corpus Christi! Just shoot one to send a message that we won't put up with the poo poo! _________________ Live to Fish... Fish to Live
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