theft of gift guitar from home, how to prove ownership?

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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:15 am Post subject: theft of gift guitar from home, how to prove ownership?

Hi, my house was burgled last week and the only thing (thankfully) missing was a fender jaguar guitar. The guitar was a gift from my brother whom bought it in NYC in 2005. He has the original reciept in his name and i was wondering how i can prove that i actualy own it to make a claim? i do have a photo of it and the serial number, but that is all, is this enough? Thanks very much for your help! _________________ Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved.

anonymoose

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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:45 am Post subject:

Carrier will probably just ask that a police report be filed and that you completed a Theft Affidavit, stating what of your property was stolen. Not a big deal as far as proving ownership.

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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:03 am Post subject:

Hi..I really don't have much knowledge as to the true worth of a fender jaguar guitar. I feel sorry to hear about your loss...but I have reasons to believe that it would have been covered under your home insurance if it is of great value in the market! Again, feel sorry to think that our emotional attachments don't carry any values in the marketplace! abigbully87 _________________ Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved.

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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:06 am Post subject: Is it listed amongst your valuables?

Well abigbully87...if it associates itself with a great pricetag...then I'm sure the gentleman would atleast care to mention it under the valuables listed under his Condo. Am I correct? Hope the police helps you at this! Svendelacruz _________________ Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved.

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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:17 am Post subject:

You should be fine with the 'proof you have anonymoose, as tcope said you may have to complete a proof of loss, may be a little additional investigation because this was the only item stolen...hope there's some damage to your house! It will depend on the carrier and if this 'one' item throws up a red flag...what is it's value? and what is your deductible? _________________ "Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." Martin Luther King Jr.

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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject:

See if your brother still has the receipt, if he does, then he can testify that he gave it to you as a gift, which will be enough to have it legally be one of your possessions. _________________ I have a new personal crusade. I'm going to hunt down the people who have strong opinions on subjects they don't understand. Then I'll bop them with this cardboard tube.- Dogbert I ain't a legal expert, take what I say with a grain of salt.