I have not sold or stored my gear anywhere on my current character. When I logged in the first time, his chest and weapon were gone. I got discouraged, posted on the steam forums and logged off.
Came back, checked to see that nobody had responded, so I am here. I logged back in, now my head piece, and ring is gone also.
This is a game killing bug for me, and I am very discouraged to play due to this.