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Thanks for the link, Bob.
(By the way, I changed the thread name to fit the sub-forum.)
If anyone else has other ways of insuring their stuff, please let us know here!
I've tried other ways to insure my collection but these folks are used to dealing with collectors (stamps, coins, books, etc.) and really make it easy. For a long time I tried to insure my books with a personal articles floater attached to my homeowners policy. I used to have to submit a list of books yearly and there was ALWAYS much confusion on the insurance company side and it was a major hassle. I've got over 3500 items in my collection, many are $5 and $10 items, and generating a list every year was a real chore even though it is on a computer. And the rates were very high.
Collectibles Insurance Services requires itemization only on items valued at $5000 or greater. You just tell them the value of your collection and they tell you what the premium is. Very easy.
How does one go about establishing a value for one's collection?
I use this company as well.
To value one's collection (I am assuming it is books), you can look at completed auctions on eBay as a start for each item. You can also search
on ABE or alibris, you can look at what Bett's Bookstore, Camelot Books, Bad Moon Books, Lloyd Currey, Barry Levin, Dave Hutcheson value them at.
Anyone else want to have a go at it?