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Attention Spider-Man fans! This is your chance to WIN an incredible Sixth Scale Spider-Man figure – the perfect addition to any collection!

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To enter, follow @collectinsure on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments on the contest post. Each tag counts as one entry.

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To enter, reply to the contest post with a photo of your favorite comic collectible! You’ll get a bonus entry for every friend that you tag in your post.

Contest Rules

Entry must be received by Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:59pm ET. Individuals who submit an entry by the deadline are eligible to win. Eligibility is not contingent on the purchase or renewal of an insurance policy. Two (2) winners will be selected (one from Facebook and one from Instagram). Winners will be selected within one (1) month of the deadline for entry from eligible entries based on the instructions for entry in the contest post. Winners must reside in the United States. This contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will CIS help insure my comic book collection?

From Golden Age comics (including Batman No. 1 and Superman No. 1) to Silver Age comics and Bronze Age comics, comic books are among the most enjoyable collectibles around. We’ve helped insure comics collections of all sizes since 1996 (and stamps for nearly 50 years), so we know how much you value your collection. That’s why we provide equally valuable features in coverage.

Can CIS help me put a value on my comic book collection?

If you’re a comic book collector, you may want to check out Dreck Check. Designed with the serious collector in mind, Dreck Check is a comic book search engine for collectors and dealers. This free search engine provides real-time price guides based on the most up-to-date auction information found across the web. Another for valuation is Metropolis Collectibles. This site offers a free appraisal service provided by nationally recognized experts in comic book evaluation. The retail value of your comic book is based on the desirability, relative scarcity, and historical significance.

For comic book grading, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) is a leading third-party grading service. Employing a team of 20+ professional graders, multiple experts will examine each collectible and assign a grade according to a well-established and internationally accepted standard. They offer free or paid annual memberships with many benefits. Check out what CGC membership has to offer.

Why should I choose CIS to help insure my treasured collectibles?

CIS is a company founded by collectors, so we understand that your collection is often more of an emotional investment than a financial one and that each collection is worth far more to its owner than money alone. As experts in collectibles insurance, we have been protecting valued collections since 1966—offering not just coverage but the kind of peace of mind that standard homeowners insurance simply cannot provide. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose CIS to help insure your valuable collectibles:

  • Proven and Trusted – Protecting collections since 1966, all coverage is provided by a carrier with a group rating of “A” (Excellent) by AM Best, the leading rating agency for the insurance industry.
  • Coverage at Home and Away – We provide coverage at any scheduled location in the United States. But, that’s not all. We provide transit coverage, which protects collectible property temporarily away from the scheduled location (subject to policy sublimit). If you’re at a scheduled exhibition, show, or display, coverage is provided for your collection up to the policy limit—including travel and shipping to and from the event. We also offer optional insurance coverage for collectibles kept in a public storage facility.
  • Comprehensive Coverage  Coverage includes but is not limited to accidental breakage, burglary, fire, flood (except in zones A & V), loss in the mail, theft, natural disasters, and other causes of loss unless specifically excluded from the policy.
  • More Affordable Rates – Typically, you will pay less than it would cost to schedule the same items under a homeowners policy. Deductibles start at $0 for collector policies, and we provide coverage for the market value of your collection for losses in excess of $50.
  • Less Paperwork and Red Tape – Unlike homeowners insurance, a schedule or appraisal is not required for most items; however, you are responsible for maintaining your inventory for insurance purposes (in the event of loss). Individual items or sets valued at $25,000 or more must be scheduled.
  • It’s Fast and Easy – Get a quote online or call our expert CIS team at 888-837-9537 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET, Monday – Friday).
Why may my homeowners insurance policy not cover my collectibles?

Collectibles Insurance Services was created by an avid stamp collector who realized that ordinary homeowners insurance simply couldn’t provide the coverage his rare treasures demanded. For every day, easily replaced personal property, homeowners insurance is all most people need. But for prized possessions you may have spent a lifetime collecting, it doesn’t go nearly far enough. That’s why we offer a collection of benefits that less specialized insurance doesn’t often provide. For example:

  • Homeowners coverage is typically based on the actual cash value of your collection—not its current market value.
  • Homeowners can limit coverage of all the contents in your home to a percentage of your home’s total value (usually between 50% and 70%).
  • It may not cover losses caused by floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
  • Homeowners may have limited or no coverage for valuables like silver, guns, stamps, and other collectible items.
  • You may be required to appraise and schedule all items individually. And new items must be reported and scheduled within 30 to 90 days of acquisition.
What does CIS help insure?

Like most collectors, we’re specialists. Providing collectible insurance is all we do. So we’re able to passionately focus on servicing the needs of collectors like you. Generally, if you can collect it, we can help insure it. (The list of what we provide coverage for is a lot longer than what we don’t.) Some of the most popular categories we help insure include comics, guns, knives and accessories, sports cards and memorabilia, stamps, and toys.

What is excluded from the coverage CIS offers?

The following are excluded from the coverage we offer: Government seizure or destruction of property; war and nuclear hazards; gradual deterioration such as fading, creasing, or denting; nesting, infestation or discharge or release of waste products or secretions by insects, rodents, or other animals; dampness or dryness of atmosphere; changes in or extremes of temperature other than fire; fraudulent, dishonest or criminal acts; voluntary parting with the covered property; loss or damage while being worked on by you or others working on your behalf; and mysterious disappearance. This is not a complete list of exclusions, and exclusions can vary by policy.

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Attention sneakerheads! Collectibles Insurance Services is giving you a chance to win this incredible floating sneaker display to show off your favorite sneakers. Hidden magnets are the secret to this levitating sneaker display.

Enter on Instagram

To enter, follow @collectinsure on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments on the contest post. Each tag counts as one entry.

Enter on Facebook

To enter, reply to the contest post with a photo of your favorite comic collectible! You’ll get a bonus entry for every friend that you tag in your post.

Contest Rules

Entry must be received by Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 11:59pm ET. Individuals who submit an entry by the deadline are eligible to win. Eligibility is not contingent on the purchase or renewal of an insurance policy. Two (2) winners will be selected (one from Facebook and one from Instagram). Winners will be selected within one (1) month of the deadline for entry from eligible entries based on the instructions for entry in the contest post. Winners must reside in the United States. This contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will CIS help insure my comic book collection?

From Golden Age comics (including Batman No. 1 and Superman No. 1) to Silver Age comics and Bronze Age comics, comic books are among the most enjoyable collectibles around. We’ve helped insure comics collections of all sizes since 1996 (and stamps for nearly 50 years), so we know how much you value your collection. That’s why we provide equally valuable features in coverage.

Can CIS help me put a value on my comic book collection?

If you’re a comic book collector, you may want to check out Dreck Check. Designed with the serious collector in mind, Dreck Check is a comic book search engine for collectors and dealers. This free search engine provides real-time price guides based on the most up-to-date auction information found across the web. Another for valuation is Metropolis Collectibles. This site offers a free appraisal service provided by nationally recognized experts in comic book evaluation. The retail value of your comic book is based on the desirability, relative scarcity, and historical significance.

For comic book grading, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) is a leading third-party grading service. Employing a team of 20+ professional graders, multiple experts will examine each collectible and assign a grade according to a well-established and internationally accepted standard. They offer free or paid annual memberships with many benefits. Check out what CGC membership has to offer.

Why should I choose CIS to help insure my treasured collectibles?

CIS is a company founded by collectors, so we understand that your collection is often more of an emotional investment than a financial one and that each collection is worth far more to its owner than money alone. As experts in collectibles insurance, we have been protecting valued collections since 1966—offering not just coverage but the kind of peace of mind that standard homeowners insurance simply cannot provide. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose CIS to help insure your valuable collectibles:

  • Proven and Trusted – Protecting collections since 1966, all coverage is provided by a carrier with a group rating of “A” (Excellent) by AM Best, the leading rating agency for the insurance industry.
  • Coverage at Home and Away – We provide coverage at any scheduled location in the United States. But, that’s not all. We provide transit coverage, which protects collectible property temporarily away from the scheduled location (subject to policy sublimit). If you’re at a scheduled exhibition, show, or display, coverage is provided for your collection up to the policy limit—including travel and shipping to and from the event. We also offer optional insurance coverage for collectibles kept in a public storage facility.
  • Comprehensive Coverage  Coverage includes but is not limited to accidental breakage, burglary, fire, flood (except in zones A & V), loss in the mail, theft, natural disasters, and other causes of loss unless specifically excluded from the policy.
  • More Affordable Rates – Typically, you will pay less than it would cost to schedule the same items under a homeowners policy. Deductibles start at $0 for collector policies, and we provide coverage for the market value of your collection for losses in excess of $50.
  • Less Paperwork and Red Tape – Unlike homeowners insurance, a schedule or appraisal is not required for most items; however, you are responsible for maintaining your inventory for insurance purposes (in the event of loss). Individual items or sets valued at $25,000 or more must be scheduled.
  • It’s Fast and Easy – Get a quote online or call our expert CIS team at 888-837-9537 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET, Monday – Friday).
Why may my homeowners insurance policy not cover my collectibles?

Collectibles Insurance Services was created by an avid stamp collector who realized that ordinary homeowners insurance simply couldn’t provide the coverage his rare treasures demanded. For every day, easily replaced personal property, homeowners insurance is all most people need. But for prized possessions you may have spent a lifetime collecting, it doesn’t go nearly far enough. That’s why we offer a collection of benefits that less specialized insurance doesn’t often provide. For example:

  • Homeowners coverage is typically based on the actual cash value of your collection—not its current market value.
  • Homeowners can limit coverage of all the contents in your home to a percentage of your home’s total value (usually between 50% and 70%).
  • It may not cover losses caused by floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
  • Homeowners may have limited or no coverage for valuables like silver, guns, stamps, and other collectible items.
  • You may be required to appraise and schedule all items individually. And new items must be reported and scheduled within 30 to 90 days of acquisition.
What does CIS help insure?

Like most collectors, we’re specialists. Providing collectible insurance is all we do. So we’re able to passionately focus on servicing the needs of collectors like you. Generally, if you can collect it, we can help insure it. (The list of what we provide coverage for is a lot longer than what we don’t.) Some of the most popular categories we help insure include comics, guns, knives and accessories, sports cards and memorabilia, stamps, and toys.

 

What is excluded from the coverage CIS offers?

The following are excluded from the coverage we offer: Government seizure or destruction of property; war and nuclear hazards; gradual deterioration such as fading, creasing, or denting; nesting, infestation or discharge or release of waste products or secretions by insects, rodents, or other animals; dampness or dryness of atmosphere; changes in or extremes of temperature other than fire; fraudulent, dishonest or criminal acts; voluntary parting with the covered property; loss or damage while being worked on by you or others working on your behalf; and mysterious disappearance. This is not a complete list of exclusions, and exclusions can vary by policy.

Home Alone LEGO Set Social Media Giveaway

Attention LEGO lovers and fans of Home Alone! This is your chance to WIN an incredible Home Alone LEGO set, which allows you to relive scenes from the classic Christmas film!

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Enter on Instagram

To enter, follow @collectinsure on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments on the contest post. Each tag counts as one entry.

Enter on Facebook

To enter, reply to the contest post with a photo of your favorite Christmas-themed collectible! You’ll get a bonus entry for every friend that you tag in your post.

Contest Rules

Entry must be received by Thursday, December 9, 2021 11:59pm ET. Individuals who submit an entry by the deadline are eligible to win. Eligibility is not contingent on the purchase or renewal of an insurance policy. Two (2) winners will be selected (one from Facebook and one from Instagram). Winners will be selected within one (1) month of the deadline for entry from eligible entries based on the instructions for entry in the contest post. Winners must reside in the United States. Winners must claim their prize within 7 days of notification on Facebook or Instagram or another winner will be selected. This contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will CIS help insure my comic book collection?

From Golden Age comics (including Batman No. 1 and Superman No. 1) to Silver Age comics and Bronze Age comics, comic books are among the most enjoyable collectibles around. We’ve helped insure comics collections of all sizes since 1996 (and stamps for nearly 50 years), so we know how much you value your collection. That’s why we provide equally valuable features in coverage.

Can CIS help me put a value on my comic book collection?

If you’re a comic book collector, you may want to check out Dreck Check. Designed with the serious collector in mind, Dreck Check is a comic book search engine for collectors and dealers. This free search engine provides real-time price guides based on the most up-to-date auction information found across the web. Another for valuation is Metropolis Collectibles. This site offers a free appraisal service provided by nationally recognized experts in comic book evaluation. The retail value of your comic book is based on the desirability, relative scarcity, and historical significance.

For comic book grading, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) is a leading third-party grading service. Employing a team of 20+ professional graders, multiple experts will examine each collectible and assign a grade according to a well-established and internationally accepted standard. They offer free or paid annual memberships with many benefits. Check out what CGC membership has to offer.

Why should I choose CIS to help insure my treasured collectibles?

CIS is a company founded by collectors, so we understand that your collection is often more of an emotional investment than a financial one and that each collection is worth far more to its owner than money alone. As experts in collectibles insurance, we have been protecting valued collections since 1966—offering not just coverage but the kind of peace of mind that standard homeowners insurance simply cannot provide. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose CIS to help insure your valuable collectibles:

  • Proven and Trusted – Protecting collections since 1966, all coverage is provided by a carrier with a group rating of “A” (Excellent) by AM Best, the leading rating agency for the insurance industry.
  • Coverage at Home and Away – We provide coverage at any scheduled location in the United States. But, that’s not all. We provide transit coverage, which protects collectible property temporarily away from the scheduled location (subject to policy sublimit). If you’re at a scheduled exhibition, show, or display, coverage is provided for your collection up to the policy limit—including travel and shipping to and from the event. We also offer optional insurance coverage for collectibles kept in a public storage facility.
  • Comprehensive Coverage  Coverage includes but is not limited to accidental breakage, burglary, fire, flood (except in zones A & V), loss in the mail, theft, natural disasters, and other causes of loss unless specifically excluded from the policy.
  • More Affordable Rates – Typically, you will pay less than it would cost to schedule the same items under a homeowners policy. Deductibles start at $0 for collector policies, and we provide coverage for the market value of your collection for losses in excess of $50.
  • Less Paperwork and Red Tape – Unlike homeowners insurance, a schedule or appraisal is not required for most items; however, you are responsible for maintaining your inventory for insurance purposes (in the event of loss). Individual items or sets valued at $25,000 or more must be scheduled.
  • It’s Fast and Easy – Get a quote online or call our expert CIS team at 888-837-9537 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET, Monday – Friday).
Why may my homeowners insurance policy not cover my collectibles?

Collectibles Insurance Services was created by an avid stamp collector who realized that ordinary homeowners insurance simply couldn’t provide the coverage his rare treasures demanded. For every day, easily replaced personal property, homeowners insurance is all most people need. But for prized possessions you may have spent a lifetime collecting, it doesn’t go nearly far enough. That’s why we offer a collection of benefits that less specialized insurance doesn’t often provide. For example:

  • Homeowners coverage is typically based on the actual cash value of your collection—not its current market value.
  • Homeowners can limit coverage of all the contents in your home to a percentage of your home’s total value (usually between 50% and 70%).
  • It may not cover losses caused by floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
  • Homeowners may have limited or no coverage for valuables like silver, guns, stamps, and other collectible items.
  • You may be required to appraise and schedule all items individually. And new items must be reported and scheduled within 30 to 90 days of acquisition.
What does CIS help insure?

Like most collectors, we’re specialists. Providing collectible insurance is all we do. So we’re able to passionately focus on servicing the needs of collectors like you. Generally, if you can collect it, we can help insure it. (The list of what we provide coverage for is a lot longer than what we don’t.) Some of the most popular categories we help insure include comics, guns, knives and accessories, sports cards and memorabilia, stamps, and toys.

What is excluded from the coverage CIS offers?

The following are excluded from the coverage we offer: Government seizure or destruction of property; war and nuclear hazards; gradual deterioration such as fading, creasing, or denting; nesting, infestation or discharge or release of waste products or secretions by insects, rodents, or other animals; dampness or dryness of atmosphere; changes in or extremes of temperature other than fire; fraudulent, dishonest or criminal acts; voluntary parting with the covered property; loss or damage while being worked on by you or others working on your behalf; and mysterious disappearance. This is not a complete list of exclusions, and exclusions can vary by policy.

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Teaming up with Collectibles Insurance Services to cover all your bases with affordable and comprehensive coverage.

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Sports Memorabilia Insurance

You don’t just collect sports memorabilia. That signed baseball, football jersey or stadium seat represents a piece of sports history. Each item in your collection tells a story. And it’s your love of the game and its heroes that motivates you to hunt down that next prized item for your collection.

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From such treasures as a Babe Ruth signed baseball, a Mickey Mantle rookie card or a Honus Wagner card to whole categories like Ted Williams memorabilia and World Series memorabilia, we’ve spent decades protecting these stories. We know how much you value your collection. That’s why we provide equally valuable features in our sports memorabilia coverage.

Comprehensive coverage

  • Accidental Breakage
  • ​Burglary
  • Fire
  • Flood (except in Zones A & V)
  • Loss in the Mail
  • Natural Disasters
  • Theft
  • ​Other causes of loss, unless specifically excluded from the policy (see exclusions)

Coverage at home and away

  • Travel – Transit coverage protects collectible property that is temporarily away from the scheduled location, subject to the policy sublimit.​
  • Exhibitions – If you’re at a scheduled exhibition, show or display coverage is provided for your collection up to the policy limit – including travel and shipping to and from the event.
  • Storage Facilities – For an additional premium, we offer optional insurance coverage for collectibles kept in a public storage facility.

More affordable rates
Typically, you will pay less than it would cost to schedule the same items under a homeowners policy.

Less paperwork and red tape
Unlike homeowners insurance, we do not require a schedule or appraisal for most items; however, you are responsible for maintaining your own inventory for insurance purposes (in the event of loss). The only exceptions are individual items or sets valued over $25,000 apiece, which would have to be scheduled.

We’re proven and trusted
We have been protecting collections like yours since 1966. And all coverage is provided by a carrier with a group rating of “A”  (Excellent) by AM Best – the leading rating agency for the insurance industry.

Deductibles starting at $0
Deductibles start at $0 for collector policies. We provide coverage for the market value of your collection for losses in excess of $50. All dealer policies have a $200 deductible.

Insurance that grows with your collectibles
Collections tend to grow, so your policy can be adjusted to include any additions to your collection.

Inflation coverage
You may select “Automatic Monthly Increase” as optional coverage to be added to your policy for new acquisitions and appreciation of your existing collection. Selecting this coverage will apply an automatic monthly increase of 1% in coverage, up to a maximum of $1 million.

We provide coverage for dealers, too
If you want to protect your dealer inventory and your clients’ collections, for which you are responsible, we also offer special Dealers Insurance.

Superior customer service
Our company was started by collectors so it’s only natural that we would pay attention to your interests and needs. And that our customer service would always be geared to the collector’s point of view.

Prompt and personal claim service
As experienced specialists in collectibles, our adjusters understand their value and importance to you. That’s why, should you have a claim, they make every effort to make sure it is settled as quickly and completely as possible.

Batman Social Media Giveaway

Attention Batman fans! This is your chance to WIN an incredible LEGO DC Comics Superheroes Batmobile Tumbler – the perfect addition to any collection!

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Lego Tumbler Car

Enter on Instagram

To enter, follow @collectinsure on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments on the contest post. Each tag counts as one entry.

Enter on Facebook

To enter, reply to the contest post with a photo of your favorite comic collectible! You’ll get a bonus entry for every friend that you tag in your post.

Contest Rules

Entry must be received by Friday, March 25, 2022 11:59pm ET. Individuals who submit an entry by the deadline are eligible to win. Eligibility is not contingent on the purchase or renewal of an insurance policy. Two (2) winners will be selected (one from Facebook and one from Instagram). Winners will be selected within one (1) month of the deadline for entry from eligible entries based on the instructions for entry in the contest post. Winners must reside in the United States. This contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will CIS help insure my comic book collection?

From Golden Age comics (including Batman No. 1 and Superman No. 1) to Silver Age comics and Bronze Age comics, comic books are among the most enjoyable collectibles around. We’ve helped insure comics collections of all sizes since 1996 (and stamps for nearly 50 years), so we know how much you value your collection. That’s why we provide equally valuable features in coverage.

Can CIS help me put a value on my comic book collection?

If you’re a comic book collector, you may want to check out Dreck Check. Designed with the serious collector in mind, Dreck Check is a comic book search engine for collectors and dealers. This free search engine provides real-time price guides based on the most up-to-date auction information found across the web. Another for valuation is Metropolis Collectibles. This site offers a free appraisal service provided by nationally recognized experts in comic book evaluation. The retail value of your comic book is based on the desirability, relative scarcity, and historical significance.

For comic book grading, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) is a leading third-party grading service. Employing a team of 20+ professional graders, multiple experts will examine each collectible and assign a grade according to a well-established and internationally accepted standard. They offer free or paid annual memberships with many benefits. Check out what CGC membership has to offer.

Why should I choose CIS to help insure my treasured collectibles?

CIS is a company founded by collectors, so we understand that your collection is often more of an emotional investment than a financial one and that each collection is worth far more to its owner than money alone. As experts in collectibles insurance, we have been protecting valued collections since 1966—offering not just coverage but the kind of peace of mind that standard homeowners insurance simply cannot provide. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose CIS to help insure your valuable collectibles:

  • Proven and Trusted – Protecting collections since 1966, all coverage is provided by a carrier with a group rating of “A” (Excellent) by AM Best, the leading rating agency for the insurance industry.
  • Coverage at Home and Away – We provide coverage at any scheduled location in the United States. But, that’s not all. We provide transit coverage, which protects collectible property temporarily away from the scheduled location (subject to policy sublimit). If you’re at a scheduled exhibition, show, or display, coverage is provided for your collection up to the policy limit—including travel and shipping to and from the event. We also offer optional insurance coverage for collectibles kept in a public storage facility.
  • Comprehensive Coverage  Coverage includes but is not limited to accidental breakage, burglary, fire, flood (except in zones A & V), loss in the mail, theft, natural disasters, and other causes of loss unless specifically excluded from the policy.
  • More Affordable Rates – Typically, you will pay less than it would cost to schedule the same items under a homeowners policy. Deductibles start at $0 for collector policies, and we provide coverage for the market value of your collection for losses in excess of $50.
  • Less Paperwork and Red Tape – Unlike homeowners insurance, a schedule or appraisal is not required for most items; however, you are responsible for maintaining your inventory for insurance purposes (in the event of loss). Individual items or sets valued at $25,000 or more must be scheduled.
  • It’s Fast and Easy – Get a quote online or call our expert CIS team at 888-837-9537 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET, Monday – Friday).
Why may my homeowners insurance policy not cover my collectibles?

Collectibles Insurance Services was created by an avid stamp collector who realized that ordinary homeowners insurance simply couldn’t provide the coverage his rare treasures demanded. For every day, easily replaced personal property, homeowners insurance is all most people need. But for prized possessions you may have spent a lifetime collecting, it doesn’t go nearly far enough. That’s why we offer a collection of benefits that less specialized insurance doesn’t often provide. For example:

  • Homeowners coverage is typically based on the actual cash value of your collection—not its current market value.
  • Homeowners can limit coverage of all the contents in your home to a percentage of your home’s total value (usually between 50% and 70%).
  • It may not cover losses caused by floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
  • Homeowners may have limited or no coverage for valuables like silver, guns, stamps, and other collectible items.
  • You may be required to appraise and schedule all items individually. And new items must be reported and scheduled within 30 to 90 days of acquisition.
What does CIS help insure?

Like most collectors, we’re specialists. Providing collectible insurance is all we do. So we’re able to passionately focus on servicing the needs of collectors like you. Generally, if you can collect it, we can help insure it. (The list of what we provide coverage for is a lot longer than what we don’t.) Some of the most popular categories we help insure include comics, guns, knives and accessories, sports cards and memorabilia, stamps, and toys.

What is excluded from the coverage CIS offers?

The following are excluded from the coverage we offer: Government seizure or destruction of property; war and nuclear hazards; gradual deterioration such as fading, creasing, or denting; nesting, infestation or discharge or release of waste products or secretions by insects, rodents, or other animals; dampness or dryness of atmosphere; changes in or extremes of temperature other than fire; fraudulent, dishonest or criminal acts; voluntary parting with the covered property; loss or damage while being worked on by you or others working on your behalf; and mysterious disappearance. This is not a complete list of exclusions, and exclusions can vary by policy.

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George’s interest in obtaining presidential autographs stems from a love of law, history, and politics. “I was a history major in college, so that always interested me,” he shares. In 1978, his work as part of a Senate political campaign afforded him the opportunity to meet George H.W. Bush before he became president. He wrote possible-Presidential candidate Bush a letter of support and received a personal note in return. “He was famous for being very diligent in his correspondence. After my wife and I got married over 10 years later, she had it framed really nicely with a great picture of him.”


Shortly after that, he visited an old bookstore in Houston and came across a book about the US Senate autographed by then-Senator, Lyndon B. Johnson. “I’ve always been fascinated with LBJ,” George shares. This became the second signature in a collection which continued to grow. Over the years, he collected autographs from every president of the 20th century, as well as a few into the 21st century; meanwhile, he started to pick up a few presidential autographs from the 1800s, such as Grant, Lincoln, and Monroe. He doesn’t have any autographs from the 1700s due to how rare and expensive they are to obtain. Lincoln’s autograph is also very rare, and it is one that George decided to splurge on.


Another interesting piece is a document—a Dallas Morning News 1960 election supplement—that then-candidates Nixon and Kennedy autographed, featuring paired photographs of the two men. This is a rare and treasured piece because, “It’s extremely rare to find a document they both signed,” George explains.
One autograph he has yet to collect is that of former President Barack Obama. “One of my best friends has President Obama’s signature, and I have first dibs if he ever sells it,” says George. “[It’s] on a copy of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, which my friend was learning for an acting part at the time.” The friend ran into then-candidate Obama at an airport and was carrying a copy of the play. He asked Obama for his signature on the book, as it would make the friend’s wife very happy, and Obama smiled and complied.


Over his 25-30 years of collecting, people have contacted George with valuable signatures along with an offer to purchase others. He always examines each one and then either rejects it or purchases it depending on supporting documentation, provenance, and comparison to proven signatures.


Besides US Presidents, George has a few other interesting autographs. He has Hilary Clinton’s autograph, for which his daughter stood in line for two hours at an Austin bookstore in 2015. He has a few autographed early edition books by authors such as Ernest Hemingway, Faulkner, Robert Penn Warren, and Harper Lee. He has Winston Churchill’s autograph on a bound volume containing Churchill’s secret wartime speeches to Parliament. He has Muhammed Ali’s autograph of the totemic picture of Ali looming over Liston on the canvas. He has autographs of Nolan Ryan and Robin Ventura on an iconic picture of Ryan holding Ventura in a headlock after Ventura charged the mound.  He also has numerous album covers autographed by the artists, including Led Zeppelin, the original Eagles, the Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, Dylan, and Springsteen.


Each Presidential autograph is displayed in a frame in his office, with a few exceptions. For example, his signature from President Bill Clinton is actually an autograph on Clinton’s memoir, which is not so easily displayed. He also has the book autographed by Lyndon B. Johnson, which is not displayed, though another LBJ signature collected more recently (and also autographed by former Speaker Carl Albert) is on display.


 
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