Klarinet Archive - Posting 000416.txt from 2003/03

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Fight to the death for your Buffet
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:09:53 -0500

on 3/5/2003 12:55 PM, Paul Ebersman wrote:

>Get real instrument insurance. It's pretty cheap. Check out both of
>these; coverage differs and one may be better for you. Prices are
>similar:
>
> Clarion <http://www.clarionins.com/>
>
> Heritage <http://www.heritage-ins-services.com/national.htm>
>
>It's something like $30/year + $0.30/$100 covered. They also cover
>books, stands, PA gear, cases, etc. It's pricy for a $300 instrument
>but well worth it for any instrument you cherish.
>
>If you're in the musician's union, they have even better deals on
>insurance.

Actually, the AFM does *NOT* have better coverage. If you are a member of
Chamber Music America or National Flute Assn., you can get coverage with
Clarion, which last I knew was a bit cheaper than their regular rates. I
don't have any affiliation with Clarion except as a long time customer.

David

David Niethamer
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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