Posted by admin | Posted in Dollhouse accessories | Posted on 08-07-2007
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Protect Your Valuable Miniature Collectibles With Special Insurance
Miniature collectibles make for a beautiful collection and display. There are limitless possibilities to add to a miniature collection. It can be a very lucrative and rewarding hobby. It is important to consider that a collection with so much potential value should be insured. There are many factors to consider when choosing whether or not to purchase insurance for a collection of miniatures.
1) An extensive collection of dollhouse miniatures should be insured. A smaller collection may not need to be insured, but it is a good idea to consider it. Many people assume that homeowner’s insurance will cover their dollhouse collectibles as well as the rest of their belongings. This is not the case however and can lead to a terrible loss of a beloved collection. Homeowners insurance will cover a portion of a collection. The point of homeowners insurance is to cover every day belongings as well as the structure of the house. Most homeowners insurances will allocate only 50% of the coverage to personal belongings. At that point, only 10% of the allocated money can be put towards replacing a miniature collection. If the collection exceeds this amount then it is necessary to purchase additional insurance to protect it.
2) There are several factors to consider when choosing to purchase special collectible insurance as opposed to relying on homeowner’s insurance coverage. Homeowners insurance often has a deductible, which may be higher than the cost of an individual piece of the collection. That means, that if a single piece is lost, stolen, or broken, then it will be necessary to pay for the replacement out of pocket. Special collectible insurance will cover the cost of a single piece of the dollhouse miniatures collection if it is lost, stolen, or broken. That kind of protection makes special collectible insurance a good idea for the serious collector.
3) It may be difficult to choose the amount of coverage needed to insure a dollhouse miniatures collection. Special collectible insurance will cover the cost to replace the collection, so it is necessary to estimate the replacement value of each piece. Also consider that the collection may increase in value over time or as new pieces are added. Many insurance companies will offer an increase in coverage over time to cover the increased value of the collection.
4) The cost of the collectible insurance will vary from company to company, but is essentially determined by the same factors. The replacement value of the collection is the most important factor. The insurance company will also take into consideration how and where the collection is stored or displayed. If the collection is kept in a safe, then the cost will be less than if it is displayed in the open. If the house has an alarm system, then the premium will also be less. Another consideration is how the house is heated and cooled. Many collectibles are preserved better in a certain temperature or humidity. All of these factors will play a part in to how much special collectible insurance will cost.
It is important to weigh the cost of insuring a collection versus the cost of losing the collection and not being able to replace it. While nothing may ever happen to a collection, there is always the possibility. The cost of the insurance is definitely worth the peace of mind. A dollhouse miniatures collection should be treasured and preserved.
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