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The GP was incorrect to describe it as "super rare" but rates of phone theft did plummet and have not subsequently recovered. Exactly what you'd expect for an a
by simondotau 5y ago
The GP was incorrect to describe it as "super rare" but rates of phone theft did plummet and have not subsequently recovered. Exactly what you'd expect for an asset which had its fenced value drop from ~$500 (a fully working second hand device) to ~$100 (a bunch of used parts which require non-trivial labour to extract).
- fortran77 5y agoYou think a junkie will stop stealing an easily grabbed item because he can only get $25 for it instead of $50?
- simondotau 5y agoThere are no absolutes. Most all crime carries some risk—or perceived risk—of getting caught, even if that risk is low. If the value of the device changes, the risk/reward trade-off changes. Yes, even for a tripped out junkie.