p.j., so sorry to hear about this. I cannot imagine how sad and devastated I would feel if I'd had this happen.

I think you should be careful passing out your phone number and/or carrying cash to pay someone with. I'd do a lost poster with pictures as close a possible to the things you lost, if you don't have any piccies of themselves, and post those all over the area. Then use something besides your home phone. Do you have a cell phone or business phone you could use? Or, an answering service? I also wouldn't let anyone know you are bringing cash with you, not until you see the goods. I would also take the poster to the pawn shops, if possible. I know it's a big place, but Clinton's probably right. The cretin probably dumped them as soon as possible for whatever they could get.

Good luck and here's a big hug for ya, {{{{{{{{p.j.}}}}}}}}}

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