Re: How large is your collection?


William Saens wrote:
> I began collecting classical music recordings about 18 months ago. Based
> upon the advice of some people here I began with breath first and depth
> second. I now have about 230 cds and it seems that one opens my mind and
> leads to another I didn't previously hear or couldn't appreciate, but now I
> can access. Since all the effort and satisfaction to put this together I am
> becoming a little concerned with possible loss in the event of theft.
> Thinking about keeping all these in a gun safe (have yet to purchase) when
> I'm out of town.
>
> How many classical cds (and or vinyl) do you have in your collection? Do
> you suggest special precautions to protect against theft or fire?
>
>

It's very difficult to protect a large collection from fire unless you
keep it in a huge fire proof strong room . Insurance (for replacement
value) is the best bet but I've found it necessary to list every single
LP/CD/DVD etc with the insurance company BEFORE even thinking of making
a claim. So, every month my insurance company gets an update CD-R of my
Excel spred***.
When I first told them I had something like 11,300 LP's they insisted
on being presented with a photograph of the collection ( on the
shelves; not each LP thank God!). I suspect they thought I was mad - no
one in their right mind would keep so many of those silly old things.
Strangely they have never asked for a shot of the CD's, Cassettes (yes
I still listen to them) DVD's etc.

.. and how big is my collection now? Big enough to keep me satisfied.

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