You must identify any item you move that is of extraordinary value, and tell your moving company of that in writing. These are defined as things having a value greater than $100.00 per pound per article.
If you have these items in your shipment, you must complete and sign a High Value Inventory prior to your move. In the event of a claim, any settlement is limited to the valuation you declare for the entire shipment.
If you fail to list all extraordinary value items and/or fail to sign the High Value Inventory sheet, the van line liability for loss of or damage to those items will be limited to no more than $100.00 per pound per article, based upon the actual weight of the article (does not apply to shipments under the "basic carrier liability" option).
You must declare the total amount of the released value that you declare for your goods. This total should include the value of items, including all items of extraordinary value. Record the total value on the bill of lading. Please note that the protection for items of extraordinary value is not available for shipments, which are released to the van line's valuation protection (basic carrier liability option).
Examples of extraordinary items
Antiques
Crystal
Precious Stones or Gems
Cameras
Figurines
Video Cameras
Computer Software
Art Collections
Currency
Silver and Silverware
Furs
Coin Collection
Oriental Rugs
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