If any of the stolen merchandise is an indication, we are looking for one suspect, or maybe a pair who are related. The same sorts of bottles, small inks, pharmacies,and other easy to grab items are what's being taken. It is not enough to simply watch your table, these folks are quick. We must catch them in the act and then hold them for the authorities, with force if necessary. Several of us a sick and tired of this nonsense and will not stand for it to continue.
Jane, most of us a more than willing to let folks take bottles outside to look them over in sunlight, if we are familiar with that collector. Strangers, no. Our shows are still great fun and huge social events. Visiting with friends is a big part of every show, as is shopping for items for yourself and to sell. For those reasons, many of us have no qualms with leaving the tables unattended at times. Until recent years, it was completely safe to walk away from the sales table, but it's unfortunate that now when you do so you are taking a calculated risk. Not a good situation, and one that needs to be rectified.
Jane, most of us a more than willing to let folks take bottles outside to look them over in sunlight, if we are familiar with that collector. Strangers, no. Our shows are still great fun and huge social events. Visiting with friends is a big part of every show, as is shopping for items for yourself and to sell. For those reasons, many of us have no qualms with leaving the tables unattended at times. Until recent years, it was completely safe to walk away from the sales table, but it's unfortunate that now when you do so you are taking a calculated risk. Not a good situation, and one that needs to be rectified.