Tom Petty Rickenbacker on Ebay recovered theft tonight!!!!

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That's a great outcome, Paul..... congratulations! :D
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Post pics when you get it back, Paul!
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Well done Paul. I hope it's in great shape. Congrats and don't forget to keep us posted.
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This post made me feel all warm and cheerful.

I can' imagine how thrilled you must be!! That is wonderful news!!

I can only imagine how I would feel if someone stole one of my babies.....and then I got it back!!!

Good triumphs over evil occasionally!!

Let us know what happens.
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An absolutely incredible outcome to a dilligent search and vigil. If definitely deifes the odds. CONGRATS!!
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Congrats, Paul - if you can, get a picture taken of you holding it once again and post it here! :)
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A shot of his guitar with the State Troopers would be priceless 8) :lol:
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It certainly is nice to read a story like this that has a happy ending. Hopefully the state police will start questioning the folks who had the TP and will be able to establish a chain of possession which leads back to the thief. Props to you for keepting the COA and a record of the serial number seperately from the guitar itself. Without this it would probably have been much more difficulty to establish that you were the owner.
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That is very cool. I'm happy for you Paul.
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Excellent outcome! Congrats.
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Here she is in great company tonight or early morning! State Police called and said when do you want to pick it up, how about right now! It looks great and now I'm waiting to hear where this person got it from! I want to thank RickResource for providing an awesome site for every facet of Rick life and more, this is a great community! Thanks again to all the well wishers!!!

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Congratulations on the return of your TP.
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Wow, congratulations, and great story. How many years ago was it stolen?
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Fantastic!!!
Although mine was not stolen, I got my 360/12 back after 13 years so I know how you feel to get a old friend back
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