bouhunter Posted August 29, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2010 From you local guys, any updates on the gold bar theft at Mel Fishers? What a shame someone managed to steal that:mad: I hope they're caught and the bar is found:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurelius180 Posted August 29, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2010 That's really too bad the bar was stolen! It was definitely one of the highlights of the Mel Fisher Museum. I hope they catch them. :cool: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/20/1784190/thieves-swipe-550000-gold-bar.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted August 29, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2010 You know, I always thought that box wasn't secured very well and security was rather thin given the value of the pieces. I have not heard any updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurelius180 Posted August 30, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 30, 2010 You know, I always thought that box wasn't secured very well and security was rather thin given the value of the pieces. I have not heard any updates. I thought the same thing but it was (is) a great experience when visiting the museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateparrot Posted September 9, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2010 One of my best experiences in the museum was visiting the jewelry store and one of the guys on staff asked me if I wanted to hold one of the very heavy gold chains that came from the Atocha. I was able to hold it for a few minutes with no security and when I asked how much it was, I was told $350,000 (about 5 years ago before gold prices skyrocketed). I was truely amazed that they would just let anyone hold that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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