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Old 02-09-2024, 11:45 AM
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How many of you use sports card insurance?

I've got a very modest collection, it values around $3000-$3500
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Old 02-09-2024, 12:50 PM
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I stand by my comment, but respect your opinion as well!

When I mean modest, I've only got 20 slabs and a few cherished raw cards from my childhood collection.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I may just go with the safe route for now.
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Old 02-09-2024, 01:24 PM
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For $3,500, I wouldn't bother.

A safe is a general good idea, at least for the stuff of value. A fireproof gun safe is a few hundred dollars though. Honestly, I'm not sure it makes sense to spend ~$500 to secure $3,500 in values. Are the odds that you will avoid a robbery or under ~45 minute fire by using a safe to store your cards 1 in 7? If not, then it just doesn't make mathematical sense unless you have other things of value you would also like to secure.

A cheap and hidden lockbox might be the way to go for this exact, specific situation.
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For $3,500, I wouldn't bother.

A safe is a general good idea, at least for the stuff of value. A fireproof gun safe is a few hundred dollars though. Honestly, I'm not sure it makes sense to spend ~$500 to secure $3,500 in values. Are the odds that you will avoid a robbery or under ~45 minute fire by using a safe to store your cards 1 in 7? If not, then it just doesn't make mathematical sense unless you have other things of value you would also like to secure.

A cheap and hidden lockbox might be the way to go for this exact, specific situation.
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I bought a house last year and was actually able to negotiate the fireproof safe that was already there to stay with us. So I’ve got one already!
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I should have clarified

I bought a house last year and was actually able to negotiate the fireproof safe that was already there to stay with us. So I’ve got one already!
Man, I wish my place came with the safes included! You are probably good to go with just the safe then at that cost/value for insurance. My state has a lot of theft crime so I've had to rethink my security options, but the odds thieves or a fire or other disaster gets through a proper safe are very low.
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The only insurance you need is a 100lb German Sheppard…there won’t be an issue with your cards or anything else for that matter. Thieves will move along to easier pickings once they hear him. Two are double the fun. :wink:
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Matt,

Keep on collecting and grow your cardboard (ok and plastic slabs) collection.

If you have the safe available to you, then use it if it makes you feel more protected. Use the $68/year on more cardboard.

Enjoy the hobby. It can be a lifetime journey that can be a lot of fun.
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The only insurance you need is a 100lb German Sheppard…there won’t be an issue with your cards or anything else for that matter. Thieves will move along to easier pickings once they hear him. Two are double the fun. :wink:
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The only insurance you need is a 100lb German Sheppard…there won’t be an issue with your cards or anything else for that matter. Thieves will move along to easier pickings once they hear him. Two are double the fun. :wink:
The 100 lb German Sheppard could always end up eating the cards, no?
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