Good Lord, everybody... just engrave the serial number above the metal tag with the factory s/n, or on the bottom chassis if you're concerned about theft. This is proof of ownership without having to put your name, rank, SSN, D/L#, blood type, whatever, without making it unattractive. I would definitely purchase used gear with the S/N etched on the back or bottom of the chassis.
Yes, marking valuables positively improves your chances of getting them back and also makes them literally too hot to handle - easily proves knowledge of possessing stolen property. Black helicopters notwithstanding.
Yes, marking valuables positively improves your chances of getting them back and also makes them literally too hot to handle - easily proves knowledge of possessing stolen property. Black helicopters notwithstanding.