> Because in the end, I genuinely do think that KitSplit is a great idea on paper

Is it..‽

> Additionally, I watched my stolen property being sold on Craigslist — that was the sweet icing on the cake.

Why not use that opportunity to arrange a "purchase"? Either identify the thief by surveillance (follow to their home e.g.) or attempt a retrieval via brute force (hired guard etc)? At least with the thief's identity it might be possible to pursue a legal way to get back the gear or be compensated.

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