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Inventorying high value items with receipts (programming.dev)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Is there a FOSS program where I can inventory my high value items in case there is an insurance claim?

I was thinking of the item, the picture of the item and serial number, maybe the UPC, and then an attachment of the receipt.

I'm guessing some kind of database that integrates file attachments per item.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 months ago (3 children)

To be honest, would a spreadsheet not be a good use for this? There are FOSS asset trackers, but a simple .ods with a pictures column might serve you well. Are there additional features/conveniences you are looking for?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, I just have an Excel spreadsheet. Item, model, serial, purchase date, purchase value, order number so I can find it in my email if applicable. The only thing I've filled a claim for was when my bike got stolen (purchased $500, reimbursed $2400 because apparently they changed to high end bikes) and they didn't ask for any records.

I'd also recommend a video walkaround of your house at least once a year.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Don't sleep on the video walk through, it can be truly invaluable.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Agreed... with a timestamp on the video this was the best advice I had after a housefire.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I wonder if something like a picture or video is sufficient to inventory quantities and general cost, such as clothes. The number of t-shirts I have changed over time, but a week worth of Carhartt adds up

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I was thinking of doing that, but I don't think it would handle attachments gracefully. I also don't want to inflate it to a 100gb document with all of the attachments.