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10/20/2005 08:06:09 AM · #1 |
So my new camera has arrived and I'm quickly finding out that the change from P&S to SLR is not an easy one...however, the challenge will be great and will keep me busy for a long time ;-)
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone can recommend reputable insurance companies to cover the body and glass. I don't have home insurance yet, so maybe I'd buy that and see if they'll cover the camera too. The thing is, I want complete cover - from water damage, theft and accidental damage. I've only just moved to US, and not many of the insurance companies I find from Google actually look that trustworthy!!
Thanks for any help!
Dave
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10/20/2005 08:24:01 AM · #2 |
great congrats on the camera
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10/20/2005 08:30:45 AM · #3 |
Congrats David! Boy are you going to be dangerous now!
There are no reputable insurance companies. ;-)
What you might look for is renter's insurance. It's usually pretty reasonable and would be a good idea for covering loss of personal items...you should be able to add your camera to it. (I have a sister-in-law who works for a Syracuse based firm, would you like me to ask her who she would recommend in your area? |
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10/20/2005 09:59:21 AM · #4 |
Congrats David! How exciting! Now if we all meet up again I'll be the only point and shoot person! But then again, I have $91 saved towards my new system! :) Only $900 more to go, LOL!
As for insurance companies, well, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other as we say, my advice is to find an agent that can get you different quotes and such. And be sure to document your new equipment, pictures, serial numbers, the works and keep copies of it all in a safe place and on file with the agent.
Can't wait to see you in action with that new baby!
Deannda |
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10/20/2005 11:22:26 AM · #5 |
Welcome to the "family" :D
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10/20/2005 11:31:37 AM · #6 |
| Congrats, David. Can't wait to see what you can do with it. |
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10/20/2005 11:40:51 AM · #7 |
I have full coverage on my body and my lenses through State Farm. I think it's only like $40 or $50 a month. Maybe not even that.... I dunno, I don't pay the bill ;)
But it is fully covered for ANYTHING that may happen to it.
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10/20/2005 11:51:59 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by nsoroma79:
I think it's only like $40 or $50 a month. |
jeez, at that rate you could just get a new cam every year or so and be done with it! :)
david: if you are renting a place, you should have renter's insurance. many "reputable" insurance companies offer that.
if you own a place and don't have insurance yet, GET IT NOW! haven't you noticed that someone up above is pissed at us and throwing every natural disaster possible our way? :)
in either case, i know that some policies have special "riders" for computer equipment, where you can specify particular equipment for replacement. i am not sure where camera equipment would fall into something like that, but it's definitely something to check out. |
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10/20/2005 12:27:21 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
if you own a place and don't have insurance yet, GET IT NOW! haven't you noticed that someone up above is pissed at us and throwing every natural disaster possible our way? :)
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Yes, I completely agree, and it's at the top of my things-to-do list. Hopefully I'll get it sorted by the weekend...I love my camera so much already, and I don't know how I'd react if something went disastrously wrong! (Although badly, I expect!) |
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10/20/2005 02:24:15 PM · #10 |
I remember when my 350D xt arrived.....this was my first photo with it in manual mode!
the possibilities are endless. Enjoy and Congrats
Message edited by author 2005-10-20 14:25:30. |
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10/20/2005 02:27:05 PM · #11 |
Congrats! Lovely little beast you got! Now happy lens hunting...
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10/20/2005 02:28:34 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Tiberius:
Congrats! Lovely little beast you got! Now happy lens hunting... |
The spending spree never ends.... (or at least the dream of spending)
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10/20/2005 02:30:08 PM · #13 |
Don't be afraid to use it. I remember when I got my D70, I was almost too scared to take it anywhere b/c I was worried that something would happen to it.
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