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Paul Jefferies · October 19th, 2006, 07:21 PM

Why do manufacturers of bags and cases for video products insist on covering them with crime-friendly labels- for example "HD Pro Video" in two inch high letters across the side of a camera case? Why don't they just print "steal me" in big letters - it has the same effect? All I want is an anonymous bag so that I don't feel I have to be looking over my shoulder when I'm walking down the street...

Mike Teutsch · October 19th, 2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Jefferies

Why do manufacturers of bags and cases for video products insist on covering them with crime-friendly labels- for example "HD Pro Video" in two inch high letters across the side of a camera case? Why don't they just print "steal me" in big letters - it has the same effect? All I want is an anonymous bag so that I don't feel I have to be looking over my shoulder when I'm walking down the street...

It sells the thieves, but it sold you too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

Andy Graham · October 19th, 2006, 10:20 PM

The letters are probably just stuck on with glue, just wedge them off.

Or cover it up with a sticker that says 'Bio Tech Stool Samples' that should keep em' away!

Andy.

Michael Rowe · October 19th, 2006, 11:15 PM

Seems to be a decent bag for the price....and to fund a good cause as well!

http://www.vegascoroner.com/gymbag_order.htm

Just blacken out the whole 'Las Vegas' thing, attach a couple of latex gloves stained with the fluid of your choice and you should be all set.

(I know, it's late....)

J. Stephen McDonald · October 20th, 2006, 12:52 AM

I buy all my video bags at Goodwill or the bargain bins at Dollar Stores. I customize them with closed-cell foam padding and they are very effective at protecting my gear. However, anyone who looks at them might guess they were filled with dirty socks and moldy granola. I get my working clothes at the same places.

Nowadays, with a plain-looking miniature camcorder like the VX2100, no one pays much attention, but in times past, when I'd pull out my full-sized Beta from such a bag, people would look at me as though they thought I'd stolen it. Until that moment, there was no suspicion that its contents had any value.

The most common method of survival in Nature is for species to obscure their existence with camouflage. Only those that can run the fastest or jump the highest, dare to openly display their presence. If you want to impress clients or onlookers with fancy bags that are plastered with high-status logos, you may attract predators.

Liam Carlin · October 20th, 2006, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Graham

The letters are probably just stuck on with glue, just wedge them off.

Or cover it up with a sticker that says 'Bio Tech Stool Samples' that should keep em' away!

Andy.

Fantastic. thats the only way!!! :-)

Pete Bauer · October 20th, 2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Graham

Or cover it up with a sticker that says 'Bio Tech Stool Samples' that should keep em' away!

Of course, this may present certain challenges at the airline security checkpoint. And is really unlikely to help get you a date.
;-)

October 19th, 2006, 07:21 PM	#1
Paul Jefferies Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Croydon, England Posts: 277	Steal me Why do manufacturers of bags and cases for video products insist on covering them with crime-friendly labels- for example "HD Pro Video" in two inch high letters across the side of a camera case? Why don't they just print "steal me" in big letters - it has the same effect? All I want is an anonymous bag so that I don't feel I have to be looking over my shoulder when I'm walking down the street...

October 19th, 2006, 10:20 PM	#3
Andy Graham Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lanark,Scotland Posts: 736	The letters are probably just stuck on with glue, just wedge them off. Or cover it up with a sticker that says 'Bio Tech Stool Samples' that should keep em' away! Andy. __________________ Actor: "where would that light be coming from?" DP: "same place as the music" -Andrew Lesnie-

October 20th, 2006, 12:52 AM	#5
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	I buy all my video bags at Goodwill or the bargain bins at Dollar Stores. I customize them with closed-cell foam padding and they are very effective at protecting my gear. However, anyone who looks at them might guess they were filled with dirty socks and moldy granola. I get my working clothes at the same places. Nowadays, with a plain-looking miniature camcorder like the VX2100, no one pays much attention, but in times past, when I'd pull out my full-sized Beta from such a bag, people would look at me as though they thought I'd stolen it. Until that moment, there was no suspicion that its contents had any value. The most common method of survival in Nature is for species to obscure their existence with camouflage. Only those that can run the fastest or jump the highest, dare to openly display their presence. If you want to impress clients or onlookers with fancy bags that are plastered with high-status logos, you may attract predators. __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos

October 19th, 2006, 11:15 PM	#4
Michael Rowe Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 84	Seems to be a decent bag for the price....and to fund a good cause as well! http://www.vegascoroner.com/gymbag_order.htm Just blacken out the whole 'Las Vegas' thing, attach a couple of latex gloves stained with the fluid of your choice and you should be all set. (I know, it's late....)