The robbery of my storage garage, Part 2!
 

Some of you may recall that in early January, I had a break--in at my storage garage, where I keep most of my vintage electronic items. At that time, I was hoping to get back some stuff. That did not happen. Also--I was not able to get any insurance money, since I did not take out insurance (I was told it would not really be possible) and the owner of the garage had none either. So...I was "stuck" , wiht no way to get any recovery or such for my loss.

At least that is what I THOUGHT. It turns out that last Friday, I discovered I DID in fact, have insurance coverage for my stuff--as an "addition" to my house insurance i did NOT know was there!! SO, I found out that i am covered---and all they will need is some proper estimates on a "fair replacement value" would be for my items.

I can come up with some stuff from ebay and such--but what do you all think a "fair market value" to one of US would be--for a pair of CTC-12 color chassis--complete, 3, ctc-40 chassis, 1964 or so Admiral color chassis, a magnavox T-979, a Zenith 20YC150,and a GE 801 chassis, and a Zenith 29JC20 chassis complete except the color coil and with a known good fly and power tranny. . I want to give them an idea of what they would be worth as a real useable chassis to someone who needed them--not just scrap value to the average "nobody". .

I figure that the 29JC20 should be worth maybe 300 or so,l considering it's rarity, the ctc-12's maybe 100 or so apiece, and the CTC-40 chassis each maybe 50-100. AM I right?? Or too high/low?? Also there was an Airline stereo chassis with 7868 outs, complete and a number of radio chassis too.

I want to be fair to them--and ME too, in this process.

Also--I lost 8-10 old car radios, from the early 1930's to the mid 1950's. One was that great big ford radio, slant front, 30's vintage---I believe that one is very rare and valuable, right??

Hopefully I can get some help here.

What sort of "proof of value" does your insurance company require? A written estimate of sorts, I'd assume....but what are the conditions and requirements of said estimate?

I think 100$ for a CTC-12 chassis is a tad high....It is not uncommon for a complete set in decent shape to fetch that.

They just want a fair "replacement value" for the stuff and the age and how long I had them. If something is not easily replaceable(like a lot of our stuff) then they want to know how much it is worth to someone who would "need it" not as scrap value, but for the intended purpose.

I guess one way to look at it, say you needed a CTC-12 chassis, today, in Cincinnati. It wouldn't be that easy to find, most of us that own a 12 won't part them out, then when you do find one it has to be shipped. I'd say for that chassis, you'd have to spend at least $50. I could see someone spending $100 if they really needed it and it was a good one.

Bryan's right. Don't short change yourself, and do consider today's shipping costs as part of the replacement value.

Good luck on that one!
I shipped out a heavy RCA transformer powered 19" B/W portable, thru USPS.
When, inquiring about insurance or replacement, they told me that I would have to furnish an E*ay listing, or simular to insure the package. Even for a lousy $50.00 claim. Luckily, it arrived in good condition.
I hate insurance companies with a passion. I never tried scamming one. :sigh: