Classe Seventy amp found in alley

I know that once a year the Drug Task Force has a big auction for confiscated cars and other items considered ill gotten goods. Surely this could be used to sell other items like lost-and-found stuff. But it's probably just a case of time and money. Things would need to be stored, etc. And most used stereo equipment has little value, of course. Guns (forbidden subject?) are routinely destroyed. Always seems odd that when grandma turns over grandpa's old shotgun (possibly with antique value) they crush it....LOL.

Csmgolf, I definitely would give exact make and model, but not sure if I would remember the serial number at all. Make and model? There are thousands if not hundreds of thousands. Go figure.

If your house is broken into and your valuable items are stolen, you would file a report, with the model and serial numbers with the police. Also, for insurance purposes, you have to be able to properly identify what was stolen. You should have a detailed list of your valuables with make, model and serial numbers and include pictures and provide that to the insurance company. They bet on their customers not claiming everything stolen because they don't have or keep records and can't remember. This includes clothing also. When you are upset, it is hard to remember. so make a detailed list and take pictures.

But, in most cases, if you can't properly identify your stolen items by serial number, there is a good chance you will not be able to recover them.

I just know that in the case of stolen items, pawn shops, etc. if the police track items to pawn shops, they will use serial numbers. I mean, there are lots of Rolex watches stolen and pawned. Which one was yours? prove it. That is what will be said.

The OP did the right thing. Don't take any chances. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Report and be safe. Conscience isn't the issue. It is really about protecting yourself.

enjoy

I also keep the receipts of my valuables. Also, when I purchase used items, I ask for a copy of the original receipt or purchase receipt if the item was purchased second hand by the seller. I try hard to not buy stolen/hot items. It simply isn't worth the headache or heartache when problems arise. Receipt of stolen items is a very serious issue.

again, enjoy

Some of the serious issues aren't recognizable as well. Common item such as Classe 70, could have been purchased from major electronics retailer that after certain period of time would not keep this receipt in the database. Besides, the database of let's say BestBuy only lasts for couple of months to take care of qualified returns and than gets recycled. Some of the receipts are recoverable within next year, but not any longer.
To print 2...3 years old receipt isn't a biggie. Not traceable, but yet serious issue.