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Old November 10th, 2003, 09:40 PM   #1
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insuring rental gear

i just put together a decent dvx100 package and i have friends in production companies that i can rent my gear to without much concern, but what about when i am getting called by unknown production companies, or individuals to rent my gear, what do i ask for to insure i can find the person if my gear isn't returned on time. What forms do rental houses require for some one to rent from them, also how do i insure these items, what kind of policy.
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Old November 10th, 2003, 10:59 PM   #2
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have them bring you a certificate of insurance with you/your company listed on it as the payee in event of loss/damage ..( call to make sure insurance is good on the dates and amounts listed - as i have worked on shoots that i saw them changing the dates and amount of the rental insurance from 50k to 100k )

for out of towners - references from other rental houses that they use in their home city.

for individuals and those with questionalble reference???
a deposit for the TOTAL amount of the equipment ( cashiers check - call to make sure it is good) or don't rent it to them ..
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Old November 14th, 2003, 08:45 PM   #3
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Have them have the insurance company send you the paper directly.
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Old November 17th, 2003, 05:00 PM   #4
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thanks don, mike your advice helps.
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