Just noticed this at another guitarists forum..

"A well known Yorkshire father and son business partnership dealing in rare and old musical instruments
and equipment
have been accused of handling stolen guitars worth £170,000."



http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Father-and-son-guitar-theft.6675871.jp



..and further 'in depth' background rumours and opinions...

http://www.shergold.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1799

http://www.foreverdoomed.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=16387




I'll refrain from comment...but...