If it wasn't such a good spot I'd say the heck with it. I only buy the $60 ones. I did it again. This time I used some log chain and a master lock. I inscribed my name and phone number. If there being sold to other hunters or installed on other land, perhaps I'll get a phones.

Interesting addition to the story. I checked all my other 8 stands today after installing the new one again (I know call me stupid or stubborn... been accused of both). One stand onsthe same property and one stand on the ajoining property, the 2 closest stand to the stolen one, had the ratchet straps stolen but the stands and padlock were still there.

I inscribed all 8 stands with my name and phone number in 3 spots on the front of each section. SOB's