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Question after seeing the hoarding(collecting) of watches

  1. 30t1 Sep 9, 2020

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    Do you guys have all of this insured, I can see most of you have them in cool watch boxes. Easy to take and walk out. You can fill a lunch box(old), with watches is not like stealing a tv or even a computer.
     
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  2. Dan S Sep 9, 2020

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  3. Dsloan Sep 9, 2020

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    Yep - insurance is very cheap. Like $1 per month per $1K of coverage. Easy peace of mind.
     
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  4. Marsimaxam Sep 9, 2020

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    Some insured, some not, however, the death strip around the house usually keeps out the vermin.
     
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  5. 30t1 Sep 10, 2020

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    :):thumbsup:
     
  6. 8100_RPM Sep 10, 2020

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    Does that include squirrels?
     
  7. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Sep 10, 2020

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    I have a really over-booked watchmaker, so at any given day I could have a few watches stored in his safe - for FREE. Just one strategy...
     
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  8. High Hope Sep 10, 2020

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    I put them on a rider on my home owners policy. $346/yr w valuation of $30k +/- , I included a database of serial numbers and photo documentation. $346 = $30/mo = less than a $1.00/day. Well worth the peace of mind.
     
  9. RonJ Sep 10, 2020

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    The people I know that really understand security say that nothing is actually safe that isn't hidden.

    No amount of locks and security will defeat a skilled thief that wants to take your stuff.

    Just like the ancient Pharaohs of Egypt, the only thing that will stand the test of time is hidden treasure.

    So, keep that in mind, when you are protecting your valuables from thieves.
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  10. High Hope Sep 10, 2020

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    True. When I leave for weekend or vacation I put the watch box at the bottom of our dirty laundry basket. :eek:
     
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  11. Scooterino36 Sep 10, 2020

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    I could easily see myself forgetting and dumping the laundry on the floor to be sorted.
     
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  12. Marsimaxam Sep 10, 2020

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    Of course not, I wouldn't hurt adorable little squirrels...live and let live.
     
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  13. jsducote Sep 11, 2020

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    Those little bastards are always chewing on my house, my garden. If you want 'em, you can retrieve 'em from a bag I've thrown in the river.
     
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  14. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Sep 11, 2020

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    Well I just learned a new forum trick ::psy::
     
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  15. Marsimaxam Sep 11, 2020

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    Southern California squirrels are very laid back and cool, just hang out in the elm trees on the parkway, and never venture across the sidewalk onto the lawns. Would never consider chewing on a home or garden as they have a deep respect for nature and the built environment. Even look both ways before crossing the street... adorable.
     
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  16. 30t1 Sep 11, 2020

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    Whats your position on gophers. ::bleh::
     
  17. yande Sep 11, 2020

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    Why? What?
     
  18. yande Sep 11, 2020

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    Ok, I'm biased..
     
  19. mjb Sep 11, 2020

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    I have a safe, hidden, and insurance and of course there is the house alarm, the moat and the two attack cats in the house who will... well, one will run away, but the other will hiss at you quite menacingly before hiding under the bed.

    Probably best is that most of my neighbors are retired or work from home and so there are lots of eyeballs on the place.
     
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  20. High Hope Sep 11, 2020

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    Back in the old days when I had a Golden Retriever, I always suspected that she would amble over to the thief and give him a big wet lick on his face.
     
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