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Old Crank

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9. MIdday with a locked glass front door.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 03:35 PM

Aug 16

I would imagine that every Rolex has their serial number recorded.
Which means you can't sell them for anywhere near their value and their resale value after that would be limited also.
These might have to be shipped out of the country.
The metals and diamonds might be easier to unload.

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Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes [View all] Omaha Steve Aug 16 OP

Enough of these robberies have occurred that retail jewelers no_hypocrisy Aug 16 #1

They were locked away at the end of the day...this was while they were open. SeattleVet Aug 16 #4

MIdday with a locked glass front door. Old Crank Aug 16 #9

2M in jewelry about 100,000 of real value. Callie1979 Aug 16 #2

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