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[Crazy Ed]

  Testors also used many Heller/Italieri Kits.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

why do you have so many kits plastic wrapped?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Pete J.]

For those who have been questioning insuring models, it is not really nessesary to have a separte policy.  They are automaticaly covered as personal property on any homeowner, renters or condo policy. 

 

What you do have to have is a current list and some photos of your stash so that you can prove that you owned 953 kits.  Valuation can be shown by ebay or some other auction site or current cost if the kit is still availble. You need a separate rider for such things as jewerly, guns, money, furs etc. because the above mentioned policies have specific restriction or limits in the policy.  There are no such restrictions on models.  I would guess that most insurance companies don't see a lot of claims for plastic kits. 

 

However there is one restriction and that applies to your built kits.  Unless you bought it from someone else and have a reciept you will only get the value of a replacement kit.  Insurance companies don't recognize your efforts unless you are a professional and they are inventory for sale.  Then there is a whole differant set of rules that apply to business inventories.  This also applies to your photos.  The companies only have to give you replacement film.

 

So, for the average hobbiest, just keep a list and some photos, but then that applies to just about everything in your house. 

 

Personally, every couple of years or so, I get the video camera out and shoot the whole house.  I open all the drawers, cabinetes and closets and shoot everything.  I then make a dvd and throw it in the safe depost box.  Takes a couple of hours but I had to use it once and it came in handy. 

[brodie_83]

Wow, I'm glad that the thread is such a hit! It's great to see so many collections and kits! Thank you to everyone who participated iñ showing off their stash...keep 'em coming!

[brodie_83]

Here's my collection...even though a few of them are "traded" and need to get boxed up, that is what I have as of right now. I have a few others, but they are boxed and ready to ship to the new lucky owners. LoL

 

[Mercman]

Here are some pics of my stash. Some of the unbuilt ones.

 

 

 

These are built waiting for paint, and accessories.Left hand side in the plastic shoe boxes.

 

[dragcarz]

For those who have been questioning insuring models, it is not really nessesary to have a separte policy.  They are automaticaly covered as personal property on any homeowner, renters or condo policy. 

 

What you do have to have is a current list and some photos of your stash so that you can prove that you owned 953 kits.  Valuation can be shown by ebay or some other auction site or current cost if the kit is still availble. You need a separate rider for such things as jewerly, guns, money, furs etc. because the above mentioned policies have specific restriction or limits in the policy.  There are no such restrictions on models.  I would guess that most insurance companies don't see a lot of claims for plastic kits. 

 

However there is one restriction and that applies to your built kits.  Unless you bought it from someone else and have a reciept you will only get the value of a replacement kit.  Insurance companies don't recognize your efforts unless you are a professional and they are inventory for sale.  Then there is a whole differant set of rules that apply to business inventories.  This also applies to your photos.  The companies only have to give you replacement film.

 

So, for the average hobbiest, just keep a list and some photos, but then that applies to just about everything in your house. 

 

Personally, every couple of years or so, I get the video camera out and shoot the whole house.  I open all the drawers, cabinetes and closets and shoot everything.  I then make a dvd and throw it in the safe depost box.  Takes a couple of hours but I had to use it once and it came in handy. 

Good advice here, Ive been in the insurance industry for 30 years, READ YOUR POLICY!!!!!    they will cover collections but there is a dollar limit to it. If your collection exceeds this amount you need to have a writer added to the policy to make up the difference.