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Subject: 
Is LEGO considered a 'collectable' for insurance claims ?
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Date: 
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:57:16 GMT
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I am currently pursuing a claim for a LEGO set (a 7127) which was (somewhat)
crushed during international shipping. This question was asked of me by the
postmaster where I am attempting to file a claim. I was left with the impression
that being a 'collectable' might make the claim more likely to be paid, but I
have no idea. How and when is something considered 'a collectable' ? And how do
I go about explaining to the Post Office why a LEGO set in a sealed good box is
worth more than a LEGO set in a sealed but crushed box ?

Ray



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  Re: Is LEGO considered a 'collectable' for insurance claims ?
 
(...) If the answer to the second question is "it is worth more", then, in my view, the item in question is a collectible. If it is "no difference" then the item isn't. LEGO is not fungible this way. Some LEGO items ARE collectible... an Airport (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.market.shipping)
  Re: Is LEGO considered a 'collectable' for insurance claims ?
 
(...) Sounds reasonable to me. If it's a collectible, the packaging affects its value, based both on condition and rarity. If it's not a collectible, the packaging is just meant to contain and protect the product until you're ready to remove the (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.market.shipping)

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