iPod engraving

[Angry Sheep]

Planning on buying an iPod Nano direct from Apple, so I can have it engraved free of charge. I've heard it's a good idea to have it engraved in case it gets stolen, but with what? Just my name? Would my postcode be a bit boring/going too far? Or would a funny saying be more appropriate, in which case, what?

[Simond001]

Just put "Dept. Infectious diseases.
Warning: Do not use without gloves"

[mitzy]

How about:

The music on this ipod is st, so not worth nicking

[Penny-lope]

My mate got one from her hubby when she was preggers.....

'To mummy, love you lots, the bean x'

[Angry Sheep]

Nice ideas, keep them coming

A few I found-

"2000 illegal downloads inside"

"Demo model, please do not remove from store"

"100% Microsoft free"

[North West Tom]

The only problem with that is when you come to sell it.

[n1ckt001]

Is there anything they wouldn't put on?

The NikeID email trail where they refused to put Sweatshop on rings a bell...
http://shey.net/niked.html
Though I've no idea whether that actually happened...

[Doofus]

"I've had to get this engraved because I'm too useless to look after something even this small"

[Angry Sheep]

North West Tom said:

The only problem with that is when you come to sell it.

Not planning on selling it.

[Angry Sheep]

n1ckt001 said:

Is there anything they wouldn't put on?

The NikeID email trail where they refused to put Sweatshop on rings a bell...
http://shey.net/niked.html
Though I've no idea whether that actually happened...

Yup

http://www.methodshop.com/gadgets/humor/rejecteden...

[Burnham]

'Stuck in iPod factory - please send help'

[Nickyboy]

Is there really any point? Chances of it getting stolen is slim, if it is stolen the chances of getting it back are slimmer, if someone does steal it then sell it, whoever buys it won't care what is engraved on the back

[Angry Sheep]

Nickyboy said:

Is there really any point? Chances of it getting stolen is slim, if it is stolen the chances of getting it back are slimmer, if someone does steal it then sell it, whoever buys it won't care what is engraved on the back

The majority of people I know have an iPod of some description. A lot have a Nano. I want a silver one, so not an unusual colour. If mine went missing, and then a little while later someone I know got a silver Nano, I'd have a very hard time proving it was mine because they're so popular. If, however, it has a unique engraving on the back, that's pretty good evidence!

I can understand where you're coming from, however as engraving as free I think I might as well.

[celticpilgrim]

A girl at work got her mum one with 'Don't drown this one' engraves on it.

Apparently, mumwas listening to the previous one in the bath, and it fell in!!

[Simond001]

Angry Sheep said:

Nickyboy said:

Is there really any point? Chances of it getting stolen is slim, if it is stolen the chances of getting it back are slimmer, if someone does steal it then sell it, whoever buys it won't care what is engraved on the back

The majority of people I know have an iPod of some description. A lot have a Nano. I want a silver one, so not an unusual colour. If mine went missing, and then a little while later someone I know got a silver Nano, I'd have a very hard time proving it was mine because they're so popular. If, however, it has a unique engraving on the back, that's pretty good evidence!

I can understand where you're coming from, however as engraving as free I think I might as well.

In that case surely anything will suffice. you take a photo of it and then you'll be able to prove it was yours.

A lot of worry though for £115 gadget

[Ireland]

Get your name and phone number (with international code) on it.

[Petrolhead747]

"What would Jesus do?" and your phone number.

[Lord Flathead]

Replcaement back cases are not expensive and slip on covers are peanuts. Nice idea for personalisation as a gift but realisticly offers no theft deterent IMO.

[The Moose]

Surely you could just take a note of the serial number and check your friends one if this happened? Also, not just on the case - electronically too.

TBH, if you have pikey friends, maybe find new mates??

Cheers

The Moose