I forgot all about that! Back in the 80's, NYC had a program where the local police stations would lend you engravers so you could engrave your SSN on your TV,

I forgot all about that! Back in the 80's, NYC had a program where the local police stations would lend you engravers so you could engrave your SSN on your TV, stereo, etc., so they could be returned if they were stolen and found. Probably also made pawn shops more reluctant to take them. Guess it made sense at the time ;-)