How do you get an ipod engraved when you already bought it in a store, not online?

I bought a 30 gb video ipod for my boyfriend for a graduation present, but i got it at the apple store, not online. I want to get it engraved so it's less likely to get stolen at college next year for him. I called the apple store after buying it, but they said ipods can only be laser engraved bc any other way can damage the ipod.

ideas or help?

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