Comments on: Creating A Household Inventory For Insurance

By: Sherri

Sherri — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:27:29 +0000

@ Julian – You might want to see if it’s replacement cost of items that your insurance company is after, if so it may be a bit easier to come up with a number i.e. look online or in a catalog. Good luck with your move and I hope the video proves a little less administrative for you

By: Julian

Julian — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:02:40 +0000

I’m moving house in a few weeks and this has been on my mind, I never thought of videoing things but that is a great idea.
I’m finding it hard to estimate the value of things as it’s easy to forget about things that you haven’t used in a while that still may have a reasonable value. I should go around and list things individually but I’ll probably be lazy and just put in a ballpark figure as administration is not one of my strengths

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By: Sherri

Sherri — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:40:53 +0000

@ Roger – It wouldn’t hurt to check with your insurance company to see what they require for settling a claim. Ours requires proof but others may require something very different.

@ Steve B – Good point about storing a copy in a different town or state especially if you’re in a location that sees it’s fair share of disasters (wild fires, hurricanes, tornadoes etc.).

By: Steve B

Steve B — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:44:21 +0000

We have done this since we live near the coast and can be hit by hurricanes.

I would definitely suggest storing a copy at a different location, for example a relative’s house in a different town or state (if you live here in the US)so that if disaster hits your town, you have that back up copy. Anyone who made it through Katrina can vouch for that bit of advice.

By: Roger - A Content Life

Roger - A Content Life — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:44:34 +0000

Uh..oh. I've never taken inventory of our household items. I didn't realize you had to be able to prove the items that you owned. I need to do this ASAP. Roger - A Content Life’s last blog post..30 Days of Mindful Eating – Day 22