written appraisal for insurance

[txlazer]

I have amassed a fairly nice(for me) collection of rare, highend knives . Since I've had my collection stolen once before i'm thinking about getting a rider on my homeowners policy but they asked for a written appraised value of the collection
does anyone know someone who can do this kind of thing?
Gregg

 

[Les Robertson]

Hi Gregg, my advise is to contact a dealer who sells the type of knife you are wanting to insure. Keep sales receipts and photo's of each knife (or get them all on video). As with any item like this you have to make sure you add a rider to you home owners insurance. Also, don't forget to make sure the policy covers your vehicle and any shows you might attend. If you do all this youll find it will get pretty pricy per $1,000. The other option is a great gun safe bolted to the floor. It will offer additional protection against fire. As once the heat gets over 400 degrees you can kiss the temper of the steel good bye!

Hope this helps.

Les