It is difficult to assign fair market value to items that do not have model or serial numbers. And it's impossible to tell, even from a photograph, the exact condition and age of an item. Costly pieces in these categories should be appraised. Appraisals should be included in the inventory. This camera, which comes loaded with film, will provide you with good quality photographs.
Agents say photographs simply have to be in focus and items recognizable.
The purpose of a photographic inventory is to ensure you are adequately compensated for any loss. Proper documentation will also speed your claim through processing. A personal property inventory has other uses as well. It gives you a basis for evaluating the contents coverage on your homeowner's insurance policy. In a total loss situation, minimal coverage is often not adequate, agents reported.