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longhornfan
19th of May 2003 (Mon), 14:09
Going on a trip to Mexico and taking my 10d, i was planning on getting some insurance for my equipment anyway. Does anyone know of a good company to go with?? i have done a search on the net and all i find is UK companies. thanks for the help.

GO SPURS!!!!
daveh
19th of May 2003 (Mon), 14:17
Have you checked your homeowners insurance? If that doesn't cover you, a rider may be available.
Longwatcher
20th of May 2003 (Tue), 09:02
My camera equipment is covered by State Farm (same people as house and car). I have it covered as professional photographic equipment. If It gets damaged, stolen or lost anywhere in the world it is covered (or so I was told). I was told I could even replace it overseas if needed. In any case it covered my equipment for a trip to Jamaica (although I did not use it) so it should cover Mexico. If travelling, it needed to be listed as professional equipment to be covered fully. If just sitting at home, it would be covered by homeowners. You will need all of your sales receipts as proof.

Just my experience,
Slow
20th of May 2003 (Tue), 09:25
I assume by the "Go Spurs" (rotfl....Scuse me...lol) that you are UK located?... I have all my gear insured with Golden Valley insurance based in Herefordshire, I have (touch wood) only had to claim once (dropped a 70-200 2.8L and smashed front element) and they paid out by return post once quote had been sorted! I have no affiliation with this company just have found them good value and quick!
UK_Terry
20th of May 2003 (Tue), 10:29
Slow wrote:
I have all my gear insured with Golden Valley insurance based in Herefordshire, !

what is their address?
CyberDyneSystems
20th of May 2003 (Tue), 10:53
I have been thinking a lot on this subject since I got the 10D and a few pricey lenses. It is by far the largest invvestment I have ever made (including cars!!!!)

Think I'll call my Car insurance agent first.
Slow
20th of May 2003 (Tue), 12:12
UK_Terry wrote:
Slow wrote:
I have all my gear insured with Golden Valley insurance based in Herefordshire, !

what is their address?

Golden Valley Insurance,
The Olde Shoppe,
Ewyas Harold,
Herefordshire.
HR2 0ES
0800 015 4484
01981 240 451
gvinsurance@aol.com

Hope this helps....
longhornfan
20th of May 2003 (Tue), 22:01
Thanks for all the help!!! i leave on thursday and hope that what i was told by the insurance guy is right. i will check on additional coverage later.

Go Spurs Go!!!!
Sorry lakers, watch out dallas