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Message started by Matchstikman on 12/08/20 at 17:29:44

Title: Fire
Post by Matchstikman on 12/08/20 at 17:29:44

Have you ever lost any of your equipment in a fire?

A friend of a friend of a friend had his house go down in a fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt. However, he had some nice audio equipment. He was also a bass player and a pianist and lost some nice musical instruments.

His insurance asked for proof of cost, ownership, etc., and he didn't have much to provide. He was like anyone else, lost track of it, or threw it away. So, who knows how that will turn out.

It makes me think of what I should do and how to get pictures, proof of purchase, and who knows what else.

Title: Re: Fire
Post by piezoman on 12/08/20 at 18:22:38

that's most unfortunate, in terms of assets. they can all be replaced. people/family cannot.

in my case, we have a Liberty safe. but i've been lazy regarding pictures and making copies of invoices, etc......time to get crackin'.

thanks for the reminder!

Title: Re: Fire
Post by Lon on 12/08/20 at 19:55:26

Good to see you posting Jay.

Title: Re: Fire
Post by Lonely Raven on 12/09/20 at 07:21:43

If you have rare or expensive gear, you should have an inventory/documentation. As well, your insurance may require you to have a special add on for your gear.

When I had some really rare guitars in my collection, I needed a rider on my insurance to cover them...otherwise they would treat the guitars by their common current price vs a rare/vintage value.