Stolen Barry Bennett antique Surfboard

[surf patrol]

Got this via email, hopefully someone can help out.

Hi all,
we are trying to find out who may have unknowingly bought recently off ebay a 1963 BARRY BENNETT 9'7ft Timber 'D' fin Mal~Triple redwood stringer!
We know who stole it and thats in the hands of the police, but we are hoping to track down the board as my 'ol man is cut. He bought it off the original owner who hadn't ridden it since '74. This board was his pride and joy as I'm sure you all can imagine. Below I have put the original link to ebay where it was sold from. We know the board went to NSW, and readvertised again on ebay. Not sure if the deal went through or where it ended up.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130572270204 ... 022wt_1185

I know it's a long shot, but not sure the police will put that much energy in finding it for us, so thought I'd hit the forums of the surfing community and see what turns up.

If you can help we would be eternally in your debt. Feel really sorry for the poor guys who have bought it. Also the shop the board was sold from has been ripped off by the little pr*ck too, they are totally innocent and have helped us out heaps.

Thanks guys
Karen

[jaffa1949]

Sending the details to every surf shop I know, stopped hunting trolls and serious creep hunt is underway.
BTW anyone who sees this board, get the number of the car or something like that, report it to the police, turn the creep in.
IF by chance the creep reads this forum, drop the board off where it can be returned, escape retribution.

Reply to Karen please. ebay have trackable records police can track that way.

Good luck uncle jaffa

[surf patrol]

Here's some good news, I got an email this morning and it looks like this story has a happy ending:

FANTASTIC NEWS. We've heard from the guy who ended up with the board and he's happy to give it back to us. Wayne, your an absolute legend. Looks like he will get his money back so now I am trying to help Retrosurfa get his money back. But I wanted to thank everyone for their help in looking our for the board. The internet has been great in this outcome as I sent out over 100 emails to everyone I could think of, including surfing forums, restorers and even surfing museums, so if something similar happens to anyone, don't give up. Be a pain to the cops and get typing. Anyway thanks again everyone.
Karen