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Roscoe Club

Couldn't I just say I was at a charity gig?
You could, but recall that the policy is basically a list of reasons why they won't pay if they want to be hard-a$$ed about, and the fundamental principle of insurance is "take the money and keep it." IME, their approach is always "you will run out of money fighting before we will..."

_IF_ that clause said "used for compensation or economic gain _at the time of loss_" you might have a case. But it doesn't.
It's an even more grey area if you were to give lessons in your home. An instrument in your home would be covered - but it's explicitly excluded if used in business. And good luck explaining that only one of your instruments was ever used for business, even if it was. They'll argue that any of them could be, "since you were obviously engaged in the music industry."
 
Another thing I’m understanding about this is that home owner’s Personal Property coverage and additional musical instrument coverage on the same gear is considered double coverage and insurance companies will payout differently than what one might think!
 
Plus, with something like Music Pro (and others I'm sure), not only are my instruments covered, but they offer coverage for my instruments if I've loaned them out, for borrowed instruments, or even lost compensation due to a loss. Obviously, with caveats, limits, etc., but nonetheless, the coverage - at least what I know I have - seems very comprehensive and tailored to the needs of a working musician.

Edit: Just since I've advocated a couple of times here, I'm making it clear I'm not affiliated at all with Music Pro. I'm simply a happy customer that did some research before signing up and wanted to help.
 
That’s a good way of looking at it, @Joe BassPlayer! Let me know when you are away from home and I’ll help myself to that Gecko fretless and all you have to do is tap into that $11k for a new bass!! Surely your wife will understand, and you can get her a new ring to smooth things over!! :laugh:


P.S. This was only meant as humor! :thumbsup:
 
That’s a good way of looking at it, @Joe BassPlayer! Let me know when you are away from home and I’ll help myself to that Gecko fretless and all you have to do is tap into that $11k for a new bass!! Surely your wife will understand, and you can get her a new ring to smooth things over!! :laugh:


P.S. This was only meant as humor! :thumbsup:

Lol

Taken as humor! I know better than to try that! :laugh:
 
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$11,250 can buy a nice ring, bass, flowers, a date night, and still have some to spare! Wait, what's your deductible on your self-insured policy, Joe?

We'll say $250 deductible. That'll leave me with a cool $11,000.


OK Joe,

Very slowly, step away from the cliff. Don't make any sudden moves. You should be better soon.

That was close!

:rolleyes:

What?! Huh?! :jawdrop:
Man! Thanks Johnny! Not sure what I was thinking.:bag::bag::bag:

I'm fine now. :chicken::chicken::chicken:
 
Keith knocked it out of the park on this Roscoe. Every detail just fits together and the expanded electronics really adds to a already impressive sound.
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So, the office called and said there was what looked like a guitar box for me by my mail box. This was curious as I hadn’t ordered anything. I went up and found it. From Greg at Rocket Music. Turns out to be a late Christmas gift from my wife.
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Your wife knows about the “ship it to the office” trick?;)

well it’s about time you got that bass... enjoy it!
 
So, the office called and said there was what looked like a guitar box for me by my mail box. This was curious as I hadn’t ordered anything. I went up and found it. From Greg at Rocket Music. Turns out to be a late Christmas gift from my wife.
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Wow!
Your rebate from your "Self-insured" policy! :)

Awesome!