Guitar appraisals via email?

[Axewielder]

Assuming you provide adequate pics and receipts and documentation, can this be done? If so, can I get some recommends here? I'd like to work with someone who is at least familiar with Jackson/Charvels. I want to put a rider on my renter's insurance for my guitars, but they are asking for appraisals. I don't want to limit myself to local options, although that is the "Plan B".

[roodyrocker]

Axewielder, find out first who your insurance company considers an "expert" in this field. I had to do this years ago with car insurance. I wanted to put a stated value on a collector car and according to the insurance company I needed an appraisal by an "expert" in their field. They told me an expert would be anyone who works on/ knows cars. That made it pretty simple to get them the appropriate appraisal.
Another insurance to look into is an Inland Marine Policy. Thats what I put on my guitars and they do not require an appraisal for that. You pay so many dollars in premiums per stated value.

[Strangletooth]

I'll do it, how much you need em insured for? Seriously, it doesn't take much. My buddy Shaky can do it, he's done it for me. Send him $20 and tell him what you want. He's an Auth FMIC/Gibson/Marshall, JBL, etc etc etc.

Send serials, picks and what you paid for it and call it a day.

[JACKSONFREAK]

GC or any dealer should be able to tell ya what your gear is worth. In street value. GC may even be able to give ya a signed affidavit if needed. We've done this at my store. Just find a reputable dealer in your area. And give him a list or bring them in so he can assess each guitars condition. Or jsut get an insurance policy that has replacement value. Unless theyre vintage pieces then its a bit hard for that.
Gil

[Newc]

Well, you'd think that a guitar store would go by how much they'd buy it from you for (used, taking into account the markup they'd put on it when they sold it).

Since J/Cs rarely appreciate in value, and are subject to depreciation through normal use/wear, unless you've got an LTD or other "going up" model, or some specific models that aren't part of the production line (Shannon Soloist, Jazz'R, Custom Shop/NAMM pieces, San Dimas-era stuff, etc), I think you'll end up spending more on insurance than they're worth in the long run.

[RacerX]

I'll do it for $ 10 !