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Relocation & Moving
High Value Items
High value items are small, pilferable items not normally listed in detail on the carrier prepared inventory. Members should have their own records, proof of ownership which may be in the form of purchase receipts, cancelled checks, photographs, video or statements of disinterested persons who observed such items in the member's home.
If an inventory is prepared by a member, it should be descriptive and in detail, and list those personal property items of $200 value or more that will not otherwise appear on the carrier prepared inventory.
For example, an antique chair would not be packed in a carton, but would mormally be listed separately on the carrier prepared inventory, but a $200.00 movie camera would normally be packed in a carton with other items being listed on a carrier prepared inventory.
The member's prepared inventory shall be countersigned by a disinterested person, and the member should retain the original in case it is needed to file a loss or damage claim. Members must be prepared to provide evidence to support the loss or damage.
The government recommends the member hand-carry valuable items like jewelry, coin collections or items of great sentimental value such as photos or memorabilia. However, if these items are shipped, have them appraised, especially artwork, expensive collectibles and heirlooms, and keep the receipts or appraisals with other valuable moving papers.
Close-up photographs or videos of expensive and valuable items, as well as receipts, will help during the claims process if these items are lost or damaged during shipment.
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