Popular Post Siz Sale Posted February 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2023 Hi Ted i had all my records stolen at a "Rhyl" all dayer in fact it was one of the catalysts for me leaving the scene. i did manage to get them back after giving a cast iron guarantee that they would not be prosecuted and it was all arranged through a third party. It broke my heart and cost me about 25% of what the box of 150 records was worth but what is the alternative to see your years of toil and collecting go down the drain. I funded it by selling 4 or 5 of my top tunes to save the rest, I still don't know to this day who was behind it but the mental turmoil between right and wrong tore me up and still does to this day. i sincerely hope you have a happy outcome but somebody knows and an offer like mine however repugnant to some might just work. 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lord Emsworth Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Awful crime Here's hoping the culprits get caught ASAP Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stewart P Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 hi ted,this is terrible news,somebody must know this person from your video,come on people tell the public who it is.awaiting to hear a name. stewart. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulmark Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I really hope ted gets the records back such a nice fella as a collector myself it is very worrying I wish ted all the best and he is ok 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Bicknell Posted February 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Bunderthollox said: Not good at all that. Hope he recovers from this, aggressive entry to his house, that's heavy sentencing. They could have done much worse. That guy ginger, pony tail maybe or thickly crimped/curly hair as for the tattoo doesn't it look about like the outline of a Wolves FC badge, maybe removed or covered over for the robbery? Now that it's been on the BBC all kinds of scumbags will looking at the prices and be saying how f*cking much, and I can see similar crimes unfortunately, maybe people out to tighten up security for a little while. Watch Auction Rooms for any movement as.well, I know boxes have been nicked in recent years at the odd nights but this surely is a first. And yep a high level well planned robbery, not just random. Any idea on the accents.amd descriptions of the other rats I sent Ted a message as soon as he posted the devastating news to see if he was physically OK, this is a crime against us all and could be the catalyst for DJ's and Collectors to question continuing to share their Collections at public events, it's vile and something totally Alien to decent people, the emotion and anger that all of us are feeling right now makes us feel sick to the stomach, God knows how Ted must be feeling, a lovley, sincere, honest gentle man who has dedicated his life in the pursuit of Soul perfection to have it ripped away like this is shocking and as it's already been said as a collective Scene we will NOT stop until these people are found and dealt with either by the police, authorities or outside third party to seek justice and the return of these treasured records, myself and my partner Karen have talked constantly about this since it happened pretty sure everyone is doing the same, theories, who? why? are they simply chancers? was it planned? inside job? with the CCTY image pretty sure this individual is close to being nicked as someone will know him, this has to end well as we can't be looking over our shoulders waiting for it to happen again. Edited February 28, 2023 by Mark Bicknell 20 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Ted Massey Posted February 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2023 Thank you all for the kind comments im holding up ok at the moment just hope it doesn't go on for a long time. The police are looking into it and getting the cctv from the pub to see if i was followed. i was home by 7.30 and it happened at 11.30 they were in the house no longer than 2 minutes 48 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steviehay Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Ted Massey said: Thank you all for the kind comments im holding up ok at the moment just hope it doesn't go on for a long time. The police are looking into it and getting the cctv from the pub to see if i was followed. i was home by 7.30 and it happened at 11.30 they were in the house no longer than 2 minutes i'm sorry to hear all this put some feelers out for you like half the country has Ted ,good job they only got part of your wonderful collection,they weren't on a lighter note after your shirts thank god stay safe this will be sorted!!!!1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Hart Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Hi Ted , I share your pain , I have been burgaled 3 times in the past 10 years , it is the worst feeling,,,, all my belongings ramsacked , but no personal harm,,,,, all items can be replaced ! Stay Strong , Time Does Heal,,," Nil Caborundum Bastardo" , On behalf Of All Soul Source Friends,,, LOL John Malaga Spain.. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I've shared this in the private group of indie record shops that take part in RSD. Unlikely that they will be offered over the counter of a shop, but no harm in having these guys with their ear to the ground. Plus somebody might recognise the pic. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Stephen Houghton Posted February 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2023 Sorry to hear about this Ted.i hate thieves I would cut there hand off like the Arabs do scum low life nomarks 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) I hope the records were insured. Not that they would be able to be replaced, but still. If progress is made and the records are recovered, that would be the best outcome. Such a shocking act and I struggle to wonder that someone with some scene knowledge could sanction such an act. All the recipient could do is to keep them, as selling or playing them out are not an option. Buying pressings might have worked better. I’m glad you are okay Ted and I sincerely hope you can remain mentally strong and not suffer anymore than you already have. If you need anything, say the word. Edited February 28, 2023 by Simsy 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greedy Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I can't imagine what Ted went through. The most important thing is that he is OK. Stay strong Ted our thoughts are with you. Mick and Kevin Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
laparis Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Shocking news All i can say is stay strong mate and thank God you are physically ok.That’s the most important thing.I am sure it terribly hurts especially collecting decades and huge pieces gone within 2 minutes that’s much be horrible.I hope these pricks will get caught. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Richard Free Posted March 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2023 Record thieves have always been a part of the soul scene .The crime Ted has experienced was truly dreadful and something that will stay with him forever.Very often the records surface and are returned but the experience will cause psychological damage and bring up trust issues that will linger. I had records stolen by so called friends back in the 70s .I was a young lad at the time but it certainly knocked my confidence and my faith in the soul scene.That box of records was my life at the time .The case went to court and my mate and i received a pittance from the perpetrators for the records that were stolen . The police laughed at me when i told them the value of the records .I helped break the case myself when at Wigan a certain well known dj played one of the stolen records which as a regular i knew he didn't own .I went straight up to the decks and spotted it had the same markings as the missing record.I told the dj that i believed that was my record .Straight after the record finished playing the dj handed the record to me without looking at me .I was furious and nervous but headed straight to the St Helens police the next day and a few months later i went to court. I hope Ted gets his records back .I am sure the criminals who stole them are unaware of what they mean to him.Beyond money .Collectors pour their heart and soul into those boxes of records no matter what the value is.Each record has a story of where it was found and who you bought it from and how long you searched for it .Some records have deeper meanings including memories of lost friends or loved ones.Anyone who could steal these treasures could never understand this. Was this done to order?Was it some scallywags that had no idea the deep shit they were getting into ?Was it jealousy ?These are the questions that go through my mind 12 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Len Posted March 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2023 Hi Ted, Firstly, like everyone else, my heart goes out to you. The records aside, this unpleasant experience is devastating. It’s bad enough being burgled, but having intruders whilst you are there, I cannot imagine. Then there is the loss of your lifetime’s commitment, your records. Each and every one of them meaning so much to you. I got burgled many moons ago, and this was while I was out at a Soul do. It was two weeks before I was getting married (first time), the house had been trashed, and they nicked the wedding rings, leaving the empty ring boxes on our pillows (I should have seen that omen!) I then noticed that my record box that I DJed from had been opened as the latches were undone - I felt sick, shot over to see what was missing, and the comedy side of this being……”Oh, they didn’t even take one!”…….I was quite offended, and half expected a tape from the burglars to drop through the letterbox the next day Ted, you are in all our thoughts. If there is a ‘just giving’ page set up, can someone add the link to this thread? It would be great if we were to enable Ted to replace some of his records. But let’s not give up hope just yet. All the best, Len. 10 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Rick Scott Posted March 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2023 Can't put words together how you must be feeling Ted and all the people on here have covered it all so well for me, just so thankful no physicle harm was done to you but it is the mental and stressful harm too and i can relate to that having records stolen by two low life's who I thought were my friends who were coming to my house for tea, coffee, biscuits and listening to my records, the thing was i only missed them when i went to play the records during a set or in the house and found they were missing. On another occasion coming out of the Cleethorpes Pier All Nighter i was physically jumped on by a group of Burly Guys who tried to wrench my 500 Box from me but luckely the rest of the party from our coach were behind me and fought them as I was in no position to do anything but keep hold of that box, bearing in mind one other friend was carrying a large singles box for me and another my LP\12" singles Box, but luckily no harm was done to them , we latter found out these guys were from the Manchester area and known to carry shot guns in the boots of their cars which sends a chill down my spine, with more and more Record thefts going on these days leaving venues on you own is scary as a DJ, so yes Ted i can really feel your Pain, Hope these low Life's are caught as soon as possible and more to the point your Treasured Records come back to you Intact. Take Care My Friend, everyone on here has you in their Thoughts every Minute, every Hour, every Day. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andybellwood Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 27/02/2023 at 19:00, Andybellwood said: Our thoughts are with you Ted . Picked up by the BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-64785154.amp Now in NME https://www.nme.com/news/music/thieves-steal-revered-northern-soul-dj-ted-masseys-record-collection-3405096 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, Andybellwood said: Now in NME https://www.nme.com/news/music/thieves-steal-revered-northern-soul-dj-ted-masseys-record-collection-3405096 It's been there for a couple of days and, like a number of other pieces of online reporting around this incident, its journalistic accuracy is crap. This piece states "...the thieves took his extensive record collection." No, they didn't. They took two boxes. Get your facts straight, NME! 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kenb Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 44 minutes ago, Amsterdam Russ said: It's been there for a couple of days and, like a number of other pieces of online reporting around this incident, its journalistic accuracy is crap. This piece states "...the thieves took his extensive record collection." No, they didn't. They took two boxes. Get your facts straight, NME! I think on this occasion Russ, better to over-report than not at all. If it were one taken it would still feel like shit. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bbrich Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Total sympathies for Ted - an unimaginable experience and loss. Lets just hope these records somehow get returned and it doesn't put Ted off doing what he does best and sharing them with crowds around the country. Whoever is behind this or is tempted to keep quiet if anything comes their way has in some way attacked the whole scene... we have probably lost the opportunity to ever listen or dance to some of these records at a proper event. Every one will be even more nervous regarding their own collections. DJ's will have to be on their guard to and from events etc... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Waynerowe57 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 28/02/2023 at 14:13, Ted Massey said: Thank you all for the kind comments im holding up ok at the moment just hope it doesn't go on for a long time. The police are looking into it and getting the cctv from the pub to see if i was followed. i was home by 7.30 and it happened at 11.30 they were in the house no longer than 2 minutes Keep the faith ted the little shits will be caught at least your health is ok 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Timbo58 Posted March 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2023 https://gofund.me/7b60ace8 Mick H has set up a crowdfund to raise £10k as a reward for successful retrieval of the discs. Great idea Mick. 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davey S Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 27/02/2023 at 11:12, Brent said: Update on Teds PosT added im feeling more suicidal as I add things Arthur Wills United sounds Salt and pepper Joseph Webster Hamilton movement Rideout Appointments Reggie Alexander Tommy ridgley Volumes Karen Pee wee shuck and Huey Pat lewis Seville Johnny Rogers Johnny McCall J P Robinson True image x2 Infinity Jimmy bo horn Mixed feelings Patterson twins Malaco Pro fascination Mark 1V 7” Gloria Barnes 7” Barbara King Gulfstream The Camaros Magnetics Count Lee McKinney I’ll keep holding on Flash mckinnly Mr soul Brand new Roy Roberts so much in love Montclairs Hey you Differences 5mins Willie tee I’m having so much fun Willie Tee teasing you Mel Williams groove my mind Mel Williams Sweet girl of mine Summits Toy soldier yellow label Poets Wrapped around Chuck Cockerham Betty wilson I’m yours Hi Ted If there is any positive from this i would say these have been stolen to sell or to fit in some piece of shitz collection either way they are gonna be looked after they will not want to damage them they obviously know there value. Hopefully the Law catch up with these pricks and retrieve them soon , stay strong. Dave. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andybellwood Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 More from the BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-64906191.amp Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zoomsoulblue Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) Just be aware not everyone thinks like soul / record collectors - it maybe there’s so much heat on the records they have been dumped, the list of records stolen has been made public so all the 4K plus records get rid - and bleed the 1k - 3k back through numerous sales sites. Edited March 13, 2023 by Source edited post as the quotes seemed messed up? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Free Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Mike Vague I am so sorry to hear this .If there is anything I can do from this side of the ocean please message me .Hope to see you soon ,Richard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Motownmagic Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 So many scumbags out there just to ruin people lives quite sometime ago at a local soul nite I had two rare records stolen Terri Goodnight on Phelecton and Johnny Hampton on Dotty , both are rare and extremely expensive. On 28/02/2023 at 10:35, Siz Sale said: Hi Ted i had all my records stolen at a "Rhyl" all dayer in fact it was one of the catalysts for me leaving the scene. i did manage to get them back after giving a cast iron guarantee that they would not be prosecuted and it was all arranged through a third party. It broke my heart and cost me about 25% of what the box of 150 records was worth but what is the alternative to see your years of toil and collecting go down the drain. I funded it by selling 4 or 5 of my top tunes to save the rest, I still don't know to this day who was behind it but the mental turmoil between right and wrong tore me up and still does to this day. i sincerely hope you have a happy outcome but somebody knows and an offer like mine however repugnant to some might just work. And yes you guessed it I never got them back On 28/02/2023 at 10:35, Siz Sale said: Hi Ted i had all my records stolen at a "Rhyl" all dayer in fact it was one of the catalysts for me leaving the scene. i did manage to get them back after giving a cast iron guarantee that they would not be prosecuted and it was all arranged through a third party. It broke my heart and cost me about 25% of what the box of 150 records was worth but what is the alternative to see your years of toil and collecting go down the drain. I funded it by selling 4 or 5 of my top tunes to save the rest, I still don't know to this day who was behind it but the mental turmoil between right and wrong tore me up and still does to this day. i sincerely hope you have a happy outcome but somebody knows and an offer like mine however repugnant to some might just work. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mikevague Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Btw I will not be in Den Bosch Holland this time.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Merve Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Mikevague said: It definitely takes the wind out of your sails… Liabilities and fear of theft are a millstone. There is no justification or excuse for theft, especially these records. They are a part of us and our life’s work. 40 years, non stop, I did this. Those who can’t work for their wares, but steal them, have gained no value, even the cash when sold is cursed. Karma is real. Someday these vermin will regret it. Hope you are right about Karma. These ba---ard- deserve it ! How will they shift big ticket numbers without being noticed...They have got to have been nicked to order from another collector. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zoomsoulblue Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Any genuine up date of Teds theft / robbery/ aggravated burglary as it’s been sometime, unfortunately am sure it’s not at the top of the Polices - things to do list ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Ted Massey Posted April 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2023 A 15 hours ago, Zoomsoulblue said: Any genuine up date of Teds theft / robbery/ aggravated burglary as it’s been sometime, unfortunately am sure it’s not at the top of the Polices - things to do list ? The police are working hard on the case 13 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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