Writhing in Agony (long)

[badger]

that's horrible, I'm sorry it happened to you. Like others have said, I would still try the pawn shops and even online.

I once got broken into and they took my grandfather's wedding band. He died before I was born, and it was extremely sentimental. It probably wasn't worth much to whoever stole it and tried to hawk it, but it took me a very long time to get over it (can you actually get over something like that?)

Hugs to you, and don't give up, keep looking!

[papaver]

Keep on checking craigslist and e-bay... it might as well pop up there. I hope you get it back!!!

[WindingRoad]

Small victory... I did manage to get the serial number of my horn from the music store that last tuned it up I've been checking Craigslist periodically, I will try to call around to local pawn shops after tomorrows finals are over, just finished my first one today. When it rains it pours I guess... this couldn't happen when I actually had time to do something about it

I appreciate the nice sentiments everyone has been sending me, it helps.

[kermit]

Make sure you pass that number along to your police dept. that took the report. We actually have a pawn shop squad on my dept. that does nothing but recover stolen goods.

[Jolt]

So sorry to hear this happened to you. It really sucks to have something stolen--such a violation and such an icky feeling! Especially when the place was supposed to be "secure". Hope you can track down your horn.

[WindingRoad]

Still no horn but did get an appraisal today from the local music store. I have found pictures fortunately that I forgot about. So God willing maybe I will actually get enough money back from my insurance company to buy another horn. If I actually do get reimbursed I've decided to buy a different brand. I think trying to get the exact same thing would make me always think it wasn't as good as the original. Maybe it's better to try a new angle in this case? I was just so attached I don't think I can simply 'replace' it if you know what I mean. I didn't realize how attached until it was gone. I felt so stupid today I started crying in the music store trying to tell the sales guy what had happened. How embarrassing.

[blackhillsbiker]

Thinking about you and hoping you are able to find your horn, or another one, which won't be the same, but will be comforting nonetheless. Instruments become such an extension of our souls. I have one special guitar and my beloved flute.

Many hugs,
Deb