The price of security.

Jonny69 · 19-03-2010, 13:05

I just had a tot up on how much I've spent on security measures in the last couple of years and I'm disgusted at how much I've spent. Comes to just under £400 of my own money just to stop scum stealing my belongings. I guess the flipside is I've had nothing stolen, despite a couple of attempts.

Motorbike lock and chain for scooter - £65

Motorbike disc lock for scooter - £15

2x hasps for garage door - £25 each

2x padlocks for garage door - £30 each

Chunky braid and lock for freecycle bike #1 - £35

Almax Immobiliser 3 chain and lock to secure car - £150

Kryptonite D lock for freecycle bike #2 - £20

Total: £395

Should I be disgusted or should I be proud that I still own all my belongings?

Rich_L · 19-03-2010, 14:08

What's the cost of insurance to just get it replaced each time

Jonny69 · 19-03-2010, 17:25

£150 for the moped insurance and I didn't get a pay out when the original one was stolen, so add £2000 to that. That's where I stopped trusting insurance and took my own steps. Don't know how much bicycle insurance is but I doubt I'd ever get a payout on a Freecycle bike despite them both being good bikes and collectable, car is insured but it's irreplaceable if it gets stolen, all my stuff in the garage I wouldn't be able to put a price on and again, a lot of it is rare and irreplaceable.

Fayshun · 21-03-2010, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_L

What's the cost of insurance to just get it replaced each time

Insurance doesn't cover the price of the ball-ache that replacing stuff entails.

Jonny69 · 21-03-2010, 19:56

More important to me is not being able to replace it like for like. I'm very attached to a lot of my stuff

19-03-2010, 17:25	#3
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	£150 for the moped insurance and I didn't get a pay out when the original one was stolen, so add £2000 to that. That's where I stopped trusting insurance and took my own steps. Don't know how much bicycle insurance is but I doubt I'd ever get a payout on a Freecycle bike despite them both being good bikes and collectable, car is insured but it's irreplaceable if it gets stolen, all my stuff in the garage I wouldn't be able to put a price on and again, a lot of it is rare and irreplaceable. __________________ Last edited by Jonny69; 21-03-2010 at 19:56.

21-03-2010, 19:56	#5
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	More important to me is not being able to replace it like for like. I'm very attached to a lot of my stuff __________________

19-03-2010, 13:05	#1
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	The price of security. I just had a tot up on how much I've spent on security measures in the last couple of years and I'm disgusted at how much I've spent. Comes to just under £400 of my own money just to stop scum stealing my belongings. I guess the flipside is I've had nothing stolen, despite a couple of attempts. Motorbike lock and chain for scooter - £65 Motorbike disc lock for scooter - £15 2x hasps for garage door - £25 each 2x padlocks for garage door - £30 each Chunky braid and lock for freecycle bike #1 - £35 Almax Immobiliser 3 chain and lock to secure car - £150 Kryptonite D lock for freecycle bike #2 - £20 Total: £395 Should I be disgusted or should I be proud that I still own all my belongings? __________________

19-03-2010, 14:08	#2
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	What's the cost of insurance to just get it replaced each time __________________