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TeaMilk
03/19/22 1:56:41 AM
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Made a topic last week about my $150 keyboard case getting ripped out of the package and stolen. Since then another package went missing, and my ubereats order got stolen tonight :)

I'm thinking my options here are either
  • Setup a decoy package with a motion detector/GPS tracker
  • Setup doorbell cam
I'm not really familiar with the technology in either case, has anyone done either of these? The doorbell cam seems very expensive (and many require a subscription), and I don't have doorbell wiring setup in my apartment. The GPS solution seems more appealing maybe, but do they make sensitive enough devices where I could track it to another unit in my complex?

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gunplagirl
03/19/22 2:00:45 AM
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Doorbell cam helps, GPS isn't always a guaranteed because some open the package while driving around looking for more targets and they'd toss it if it's suspicious

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Arcanine2009
03/19/22 2:00:54 AM
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can't you get Ring or something? It's not that expensive

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SuspectWords
03/19/22 2:01:04 AM
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There's always the fact that a different person could steal it instead. However, if you set the same trap multiple times and the boxes were dug through...you could potentially find who on the floor or building or city or country...lol...or where the person would take it. Also. It could also just end up in the dumpster.
Why don't you just ask for the package/box be kept at the post office? If you're that adamant about keeping your packages to yourself.

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Flockaveli
03/19/22 2:05:05 AM
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Those high tech Ring doorbells, I think everyone has one now.

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TeaMilk
03/19/22 2:08:15 AM
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Arcanine2009 posted...
can't you get Ring or something? It's not that expensive
don't have doorbell wiring and they require that. cheapest one is like $60 and idk how much for a monthly subscription

SuspectWords posted...
Why don't you just ask for the package/box be kept at the post office? If you're that adamant about keeping your packages to yourself.
why are you phrasing it like its not completely fucking reasonable to not want my packages to get stolen lmao

amazon packages, walmart packages, and food delivery have been stolen, cant have those at the post office. I dont have a car and i have to hop on a bus in my wheelchair for like an hour to get to a post office and back. i dont have time in the workday to do that every time i get a package

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--Zero-
03/19/22 2:14:57 AM
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Ring doesn't require wiring. That's optional. They come with a rechargeable battery pack. The subscription is $3 a month. That's your best option if especially if you suspect it's one of your neighbors so you can recognize them.

Blink is the same, but takes AA batteries.

The main difference is Ring is a little more expensive, records better, and is harder to steal.

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Axiom
03/19/22 2:16:48 AM
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Aren't you the person in a wheelchair that keeps getting blocked in by someone. Probably the same person or someone associated with them

You should probably move out of that shitty neighborhood
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MrWingnut
03/19/22 2:19:05 AM
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I'd go with Ring. So many thieves have been busted in my neighborhood because of Ring.
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Robot2600
03/19/22 2:19:57 AM
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ring + fake package

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Ivany2008
03/19/22 2:20:21 AM
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Invest in a stealth camera, or ring streamed/recorded to a laptop. If they steal your shit again, report them to the cops with video proof. Or glitter/stink bomb.
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TeaMilk
03/19/22 2:21:29 AM
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--Zero- posted...
Ring doesn't require wiring. That's optional. They come with a rechargeable battery pack. The subscription is $3 a month. That's your best option if especially if you suspect it's one of your neighbors so you can recognize them.
all their product pages for video doorbells say this:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/2/5/AARX-HAADC1J.png
https://ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired
is there a different product i should be looking at?

Axiom posted...
Aren't you the person in a wheelchair that keeps getting blocked in by someone. Probably the same person or someone associated with them

You should probably move out of that shitty neighborhood
dats me

man. do you really think someone would target me like that? the only thing 'wrong' i did to them was complain about them parking in my space lol. i almost hope its all one guy so we could just kill him and have it be over with

i think it'd be pretty hard to move, but maybe... i figure my current place would sell pretty fast, but its another matter finding a new place, especially a conveniently located & wheelchair accessible one

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Heartomaton
03/19/22 2:25:55 AM
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Put out a trap package with bees in it.

That'll learn 'em.

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eadricson
03/19/22 2:26:17 AM
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When something is supposed to be delivered on a certain day, sit outside your door with a shotgun in your lap. No one will ever try steal your shit again. Source; life experience.

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--Zero-
03/19/22 2:29:39 AM
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You're looking at the wired products. I've owned 3 Ring cameras and all are optional for wired.

I'll send you a link cause it was a little confusing for me at first too.

https://ring.com/products/video-doorbell-v2

I personally own 2 of the spot light cams because I like the light up feature.

Your best bet is to go to Amazon and type in, "Wireless Ring Doorbell" and you'll get what you want.

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cjsdowg
03/19/22 2:40:32 AM
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I would get a ring or something like that, this would be your best shot.

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CADE FOSTER
03/19/22 3:15:11 AM
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Ring plus dye pack and fart spray
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Master_Bass
03/19/22 3:23:22 AM
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Yup, ring or another product like that would help. I hope you catch that scumbag.

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--Zero-
03/20/22 7:14:13 PM
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@TeaMilk did you find what you needed?

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brestugo
03/20/22 8:01:34 PM
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Leave a box of horseshit out.

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SydneySweeNo_U
03/20/22 8:04:26 PM
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man between this and your car troubles, you should just move

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Flauros
03/20/22 8:24:43 PM
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Decoy package in a TV box. Make one of the box taped up super good and the other very easy to un tape.

On the lightly taped side have some spring loaded shipping tubes filled with bed bugs.

They wont steal shit from you ever again.

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thronedfire2
03/20/22 8:27:45 PM
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put up a beware of dog sign with your camera

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SSJGrimReaper
03/20/22 8:28:38 PM
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thronedfire2 posted...
put up a beware of cornman sign


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ExtremeLuchador
03/20/22 8:30:47 PM
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Stuff like that is real bad in Columbus, OH. Police there won't investigate thefts under 1k. Even if they're caught in-progress there's no real consequences for anything anymore.

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Laserion
03/20/22 9:03:33 PM
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First driveway blockers, and now porch pirates. Do you leave close to Harpie? You could move with her and kick out her food-stealing roommates.

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TeaMilk
03/21/22 3:05:46 PM
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--Zero- posted...
You're looking at the wired products. I've owned 3 Ring cameras and all are optional for wired.

I'll send you a link cause it was a little confusing for me at first too.

https://ring.com/products/video-doorbell-v2
Thank you, this is what I was hoping for. I'll probably order one soon, just wanna make sure the HOA won't make me take it down lol

ExtremeLuchador posted...
Stuff like that is real bad in Columbus, OH. Police there won't investigate thefts under 1k. Even if they're caught in-progress there's no real consequences for anything anymore.
Yeah... im kind of thinking like what do I even do if I get an image of the thief? My HOA already said they won't do anything about stolen packages

Im hoping I can get live phone alerts for visitors, and my huge 6'4" bf can go out and tackle the thief

Laserion posted...
First driveway blockers, and now porch pirates. Do you leave close to Harpie? You could move with her and kick out her food-stealing roommates.
I think she's only a state away actually lol. @Harpie wanna make the world's first 3 CEman household?

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Harpie
03/21/22 3:36:51 PM
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TeaMilk posted...
I think she's only a state away actually lol. @Harpie wanna make the world's first 3 CEman household?
Well be CEs three stooges. Oh yeah, Im ready for this

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ultimate reaver
03/21/22 3:38:30 PM
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build a level 3 sentry gun

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SSJ2GrimReaper
03/21/22 3:47:13 PM
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Harpie posted...
Well be CEs three stooges. Oh yeah, Im ready for this
cornman will eat all ur mac n cheese

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MrKapowski
03/21/22 3:59:29 PM
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TeaMilk posted...
My HOA already said they won't do anything about stolen packages

Iirc they also won't do shit about assholes parking in your spot?

What a useless fucking organization. I'm assuming they require dues or whatever? Do they do anything helpful?


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Irony
03/21/22 4:00:04 PM
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Box of bees

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TeaMilk
03/21/22 4:52:13 PM
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SSJ2GrimReaper posted...
cornman will eat all ur mac n cheese
I'll buy enough for everyone tbh. I do wanna try that cracker barrel stuff

MrKapowski posted...
Iirc they also won't do shit about assholes parking in your spot?

What a useless fucking organization. I'm assuming they require dues or whatever? Do they do anything helpful?
Yup, $265/mo it does cover my water/sewage/garbage and I figure grounds maintenance, but they seem incredibly unhelpful for personal complaints

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Jiek_Fafn
03/21/22 4:53:42 PM
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Have someone park in your drive so it looks like someone is home and potentially ready to thwart a criminal.

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WaterLink
03/21/22 4:54:16 PM
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get a pitbull

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Lordgold666
03/21/22 4:58:56 PM
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Shame shotgun boobie traps are illegal. Guaranteed they never do it again

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PrettyBoyFloyd
03/21/22 5:36:28 PM
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Put a land mine under the box.

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Blue_Thunder
03/22/22 5:28:44 PM
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Glitter bomb.

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FLAMING EVIL HOMER
03/22/22 5:48:53 PM
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I use a blink camera instead of ring. If you have a flashdrive you can use that instead of paying subscription to save videos


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runewalshPSiv
03/22/22 5:54:48 PM
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Irony posted...
Box of bees

Fuck that. Box of spiders.

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