[Bruckner]

We have a forty foot container and we need to supply the inventory list shortly. How detailed did you get? Did you really count every single piece of your white goods and write that down? Bracing myself for War and Piece.

Emily

[Sam B]

I had to name every piece of furniture etc, but for the boxes you just have to say things like 1 box of kitchen china, you don't have to name evry single thing in the box. I think.

[Bruckner]

Furniture's no problem but my glazed over when I started joting things down like "Twelve 14 ounces plastic tumblers..."

Emily

[nippa&pippa]

From my experiences...insurance company won't pay out the cost of damage if you DIDN'T put everything in the list....
We forgot put few items in the list which unfortunately got damaged during shipping, so we managed to get the compo after stated one of items is one of "eletrical tools" even isn't is electrical tool :laugh and another is lamp from bedroom etc. Just try remember everything...because it wasn't easy to get compo as my OH used work for insurance company in past and know what they are like.....trying to avoid pay-out or reduce the cost of payout.

[stephenandjulie]

Which list are you referring to? There is the list which the removal company provide as they pack and load and then there's the list that we write for the marine insurance. With regards to the marine insurance, if it's not on the list then it won't be insured.
Julie

[Bruckner]

Yikes! Didn't realize there were two lists. The shipper's list has it broken down by room and you have to check so I thought I was supplying them with a more detailed break down of the checklist. Now I realize it's for insurance. Based on what Sophia and Sam said I better start typing it out.

Emily

[nippa&pippa]

On insurance list, write down how much it cost to replace in "up to date" price in UK (not NZ). Like our fridge and freezer got damaged and we had to find out how much to replace similar set in today price rather than using the cost we brought it 6 years ago because the price had gone up....I know it is bit of pain, but does help when you claim insurance back!

[kanatakiwi]

Remember MAF will want to look the list over as well to determine if there is anything they need to look at, fumigate or whatever it is they do. If its possible to put all "questionables" (from MAF point of view) that's helpful, saves them ripping into all yoru boxes. We put our golf stuff, garden tools, tent, etc, all in one box and that was the only box they wanted to look at.

[IanW99]

On insurance list, write down how much it cost to replace in "up to date" price in UK (not NZ). Like our fridge and freezer got damaged and we had to find out how much to replace similar set in today price rather than using the cost we brought it 6 years ago because the price had gone up....I know it is bit of pain, but does help when you claim insurance back!

Would check the details wanted from your insurance company as ours wanted replacement value in NZD not GBP, so guess each company has their own rules?

Ian

[Familyofmonkeys]

we are just sorting out our insurance claim for few damaged items, including fridge freezer, lampshades, shoe rack etc etc....they want copies of both inventory for marine insurance and packing list done by moving company...make sure both done properly!

[crispyking]

Yikes! Didn't realize there were two lists.

no two, but three ... you will have to complete a form for MAF when you get here and trying to remember all the things you packed a couple of months ago can be a bit tricky :confused:

my advice - make the shipping/insurance list as detailed as possible and keep a copy for the MAF form when you get here - although MAF are predominantly interested in food items, ALL 'natural' untreated items can come under scrutiny ...