Philly Show Theft - Be vigilant

[e107collector]

There was a similar robbery in Sept too at the Philly Show, correct?

[Seven]

Terrible this is becoming more and more common. People really don't have any sort of common decency anymore.

As far as I can recall they still haven't caught the criminals that hit Ash at the Dallas Show a few months ago.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by e107collector

There was a similar robbery in Sept too at the Philly Show, correct?

That is correct. No doubt this is a trend.

[theshowandme]

One Instagram commenter said they were hit at the Philly show two years ago.

They also suggested that this is the 15th time this has happened.

I do not know if that is hyperbole, but I know of at least 4 instances in the last 18-24 months.

[Yoda]

If this keeps up, pretty soon there won't be a Philly show.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Yoda

If this keeps up, pretty soon there won't be a Philly show.

Sadly, it's not just the Philly Show. If this keeps up, there won't be any large multi-day shows.

[Schlesinj]

The location of the Philly show is a very strong, financially and safe area. It is the home of high wealth employment (pharmaceutical, finance type jobs etc). I think one issue and opportunity is (which makes it a good location too) is access to major roads (Pa turnpike and 422) to travel to Northeastern locations as well as within 40 minutes to major airports. We have two major cities Philly and Reading which within 40s minutes away, which could provide access and people looking for liquidity.

They do partner with the local Township’s police department in the building and I see them at exits too. It is unfortunate, but considering the publicity we hear and centralized location of valuable and generally large sums of cash and generally I do not see this slowing down.

[Snapolit1]

If people are going to keep valuable inventory in the trunks of parked cars this will continue forever.

Originally Posted by Schlesinj

The location of the Philly show is a very strong, financially and safe area. It is the home of high wealth employment (pharmaceutical, finance type jobs etc). I think one issue and opportunity is (which makes it a good location too) is access to major roads (Pa turnpike and 422) to travel to Northeastern locations as well as within 40 minutes to major airports. We have two major cities Philly and Reading which within 40s minutes away, which could provide access and people looking for liquidity.

They do partner with the local Township’s police department in the building and I see them at exits too. It is unfortunate, but considering the publicity we hear and centralized location of valuable and generally large sums of cash and generally I do not see this slowing down.