Thief breaks $100,000 glass door and steals $64,000 worth of Apple kit

pctech · Feb 20, 2013, 19:32:23

http://www.iphoneglance.com/index.php/2013/02/18/thief-stole-64k-worth-of-apple-products-by-throwing-rocks-through-the-stores-glass-door/

$100,000 for a glass door?

Clive · Feb 20, 2013, 20:25:54

With the profits they are making they can afford to have them made out of gold.

pctech · Feb 20, 2013, 20:31:09

I do remember thinking when I visited the Apple Store locally that the frontage didn't offer much security.

Simon · Feb 20, 2013, 20:43:21

Can't have taken much planning, with all the shop layouts the same.

Glenn · Feb 20, 2013, 20:43:48

Polchraine · Feb 24, 2013, 16:22:53

Like most of Apple's claims - totally exagerated.

The whole shopfront might be worth tens of thousands - although unlikely to be $100k, but the door? No way - $1000 maximum for one of those, measured, cut and installed.

Niall · Feb 24, 2013, 16:46:28

Maybe it costs more to get the edges rounded :p

Simon · Feb 24, 2013, 16:47:38

... and the logo stuck on.

pctech · Feb 24, 2013, 20:19:55

Quote from: Polchraine on Feb 24, 2013, 16:22:53
Like most of Apple's claims - totally exagerated.

The whole shopfront might be worth tens of thousands - although unlikely to be $100k, but the door? No way - $1000 maximum for one of those, measured, cut and installed.

I don't think they get them from a double glazing firm but I'd agree, might be a bit exaggerated but then again, salesmen can probably sell them anything.

Polchraine · Feb 25, 2013, 00:55:59

Quote from: pctech on Feb 24, 2013, 20:19:55
I don't think they get them from a double glazing firm but I'd agree, might be a bit exaggerated but then again, salesmen can probably sell them anything.

I have a glass floor in part of my bedroom - also forms the ceiling in a lounge bay. It is about 2.4m x 1.2 metres and 30mm thick. Consists of two laminated sheets of glass, 19mm and 10mm along with several tinted and adhesive layers in between. The edges are chamfered, it is cut to within 1mm, one side polished and the other gritblasted. The weight is around 160kg.

Where did I get it? I called my local glazing company who make glass panels, glass doors, double glazed units &c ... cost around £500.

My next will be one for the shower room ... cost around £200.

Simon · Feb 25, 2013, 11:42:18

Quote from: Polchraine on Feb 25, 2013, 00:55:59Where did I get it?

I'm tempted to ask why did you get it - but I'm not sure I want to hear the answer!

Clive · Feb 25, 2013, 11:54:57

Sometimes it's best to use one's imagination Simon.

Simon · Feb 25, 2013, 11:59:44

I was trying to avoid that!

Clive · Feb 25, 2013, 13:08:49

I did and quickly regretted it.

Polchraine · Feb 25, 2013, 16:58:50

Quote from: Simon on Feb 25, 2013, 11:42:18
I'm tempted to ask why did you get it - but I'm not sure I want to hear the answer!

We have a large bay in the lounge which extend up to the bedroom. At one time it was going to have a spiral staircase up to the bedroom with doors but the EA objected to the location so the bay way reduced in size and staircase removed. So rather than have a double height void, we went for a glass floor which can be walked on and we can sit in the area on sunny mornings or evenings when it is to chilly for the attached balcony! Being tinted green and grit blasted it is not possible to see through - just shadows and it is curtained off at night.

Simon · Feb 25, 2013, 19:22:22

Bet you haven't sat out on the balcony for a while!

Clive · Feb 25, 2013, 20:59:09

Last Thursday was a glorious day here is sunny Porthcawl. No doubt we will have another next year.

Simon · Feb 25, 2013, 21:07:48

I believe Polchraine lives in the wilds of Scotland!

Clive · Feb 25, 2013, 22:46:04

I was up there in July 1994 and the temperature was a blistering 28C.

Simon · Feb 25, 2013, 23:31:53

I was on Skye in October 1990, and we were hill walking in t-shirts. I think they've had it pretty rough recently though.

Clive · Feb 26, 2013, 08:46:15

We went to Skye on our 1994 Grand Tour of Scotland. We went all the way up to John O' Groats and along the top. Magnificent scenery and wall to wall sunshine. It was actually August 2nd until August 16th now I come to think about it.

Simon · Feb 26, 2013, 09:54:56

You do have a great memory for dates!

When we went to Skye, the Kyle of Lochalsh ferry was still operating. Although it must be better for the islanders on the whole, I think it's a shame they built the bridge, as the remoteness was part of the island's attraction.

Steve · Feb 26, 2013, 17:35:19

I remember taking the ferry from South Queensferry.

Clive · Feb 26, 2013, 19:10:40

We had to use the ferry but the bridge was built and not yet opened. I have to be honest and say that I hated the place because of the midges. We had to stop for petrol and the garage forecourt was black with them. Thankfully it was a manned pump and all I had to do was crack the window open about a milimetre slip some money through. But hundreds of the creatures forced their way in and tormented us for days. The best part of the Isle of Skye is the view looking back towards the mainland. Have I said too much now?

Simon · Feb 26, 2013, 21:55:10

I was warned of the midges before we went, but I don't recall them being a problem. Perhaps it was the time of year?