StuffBak.com is a loss protection and recovery service.
You put their ID label on your stuff.
When you lose it, whoever finds it calls the toll-free number or goes to their website, making it simple to return the item.
They claim a return rate of over 80%.
Pretty good, if true.
The labels are quite nicely done, in my opinion: I might even use the service if I had anything valuable or important enough to want back.
[via Matt's Place]
Article comments
1 - Anna
I got a free StuffBak label when I bought my laptop at CompUSA. Thankfully, I haven't had to use it.
2 - Phillip Winn
The labels promise a reward; do you think people will be upset when I say the reward is my eternal gratitude?
3 - Oliver
Bought labels from StuffBak... Put one on my camcorder.. Tried to register it. StuffBak website says it is invalid ID. I check ID, make sure I typed it in correctly and no invalid characters. Still doesn't work. Tried 5x. Asked a friend to try. Didn't work.
Called their 800 number. The place is closed. So I guess you better hope that the person that finds your lost stuff calls during business hours, otherwise you leave a message.
Anyway, emailed them. Haven't got a response. Surprisingly, was able to remove label quite easily from camcorder. I stuck another one on. This time I was able to register, but I'm not all that happy with this experience.
4 - Anne Henderson
Please let me know the cost of stuffbak labels and how to go about getting them. Thanks.
5 - BermanRN5740
We've all had that "sick feeling" when a cell phone (with phone book), camera (with priceless images), laptop (with your personal or corporate confidential information) or key ring (with a $200 car remote fob or USB jump drive with irreplaceable documents on it attached) is missing in action... the panic ensues, a cold sweat hits and the scramble begins. If you're lucky, you'll get it back (about 5% of the time), if you have some identification on it. If you're smart, you'll protect your valuables with StuffBak and raise the recovery odds to over 75%!
StuffBak is a loss protection and recovery service designed to protect today's important mobile devices, electronics, keys, briefcases and luggage. StuffBak high tech labels are designed for even the smallest electronic devices. Each label is uniquely serialized to provide a convenient and confidential identification method, and includes a recovery service that makes it easy and rewarding for finders. Just about anything that you can stick one of the patented virtually indestructible labels on or attach a patented tag to, can be used to get your StuffBak! In operation since 1999, StuffBak has successfully reunited thousands of owners with their lost items ("A Wise Investment" USAToday, June 2004).
Here's how it works:
1. Purchase the appropriate tag or economical value pack of tags to protect your assortment of portable assets (keys, camera, PDA, laptops, cell phone, smart phone, nap sack, sports equipment ... and more!)
2. Attach the labels to your items and register at no additional charge on the website. The initial purchase of the label or tag (approx. $5 each) is the only thing you ever have to pay, unless your item should become lost.
3. Relax! Enjoy peace-of-mind knowing you've linked your items to the largest international recovery service. Finders contact StuffBak via toll-free number or our global internet site (www.stuffbak.com). Owners are contacted immediately, and StuffBak facilitates the return of the item. The finder is always thanked with a $20-value product reward (plus your optional cash reward). You pay only a small recovery fee of $14.95 (plus shipping charges if required). What do you have to lose? Remember, it's not just the item itself but the data inside that is priceless. Do you have pictures on that digital camera of a wedding or exotic travel destination? Do you have 200 phonebook entries in that mobile phone? Next time, will you be lucky or smart? Protect all your important electronic traveling companions and related items today with StuffBak.
Where do I get StuffBak:
You can purchase StuffBak tags directly through StuffBak.com. By entering the promotional code: “Luke” at checkout, you will get my 10% discount off your purchase. Once you have done this, you will see my name appear and the savings in red ie. Luke: ($5.00). If your purchase totals $30.00 or more, you pay no shipping either. And you are a resident of CA, you currently pay no sales tax.
You have nothing to loose, but around $5.00 (per label) and a lot of worry. Try StuffBak today!