Skating Inventory

[Isk8NYC]

I was going to post this in the Coaches Lounge, but I think it's applicable to anyone who invests in equipment and training materials for skating.

A friend came over the other day and noticed how many DVDs and books I have on figure skating.  He remarked that it must get expensive, so I laughed and said "That's nothing - you should see what my skates cost."  He was stunned to find that I wear $1,000 worth of leather and steel and I have two more pairs my skating footlocker of horrors.

He made a great suggestion: take an inventory of your skating libraries and equipment.  Create digital photos of the items, scan/save purchase receipts, and make a list.  Keep all of that in a safe place because if (God forbid) you have a disaster, you'll need that information for the insurance company. 

If you have really valuable items, you should make sure your insurance policy covers them properly.  A pair of used skates are worth maybe $10, but (I'm making this up) a pair of autographed Dorothy Hamill skates worn by the lady herself would be worth far more.  Insurance may/may not recognize that value.

No, he's not an insurance agent, just a guy who likes to collect things of value.