[Leica] Documenting used prices for insurance

[leicaslacker at gmail.com (kyle cassidy on the lug)]

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On Oct 5, 2010, at 8:20 PM, Peter Klein wrote:

> My camera gear is covered under my homeowner's insurance policy. But any
> single item over a certain value must be declared on a separate rider. My
> camera is already insured. But at this point its replacement cost is half
> the new price. And I have two lenses that need to be put on the rider due
> to "Leica inflation."  All are discontinued models, so I can't just go to
> B&H for a price.
> 
> Having dutifully checked recent classifieds and the auction site's
> completed listings and gotten a reasonable average for the items in
> question, I talked to an agent.  She said that they would prefer a listing
> in some kind of "trade publication," but in lieu of that, an e$Bay listing
> might do.
> 
> Is there somewhere I can go to get a value they will accept, kind of like
> the "blue book" for cars.  How have you folks documented your stuff's
> value for insurance?
> 
> Thanks!
> --Peter
> 
> 
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