Branding your items consists of engraving, marking or labeling indelibly. and taking photographs.
A general list of items you want to record may include:
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Televisions
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Stereo equipment
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Household appliances
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Sporting goods
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Cameras, camcorders, telescopes, microscopes, and binoculars
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Tools
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Power equipment
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Valuable Clocks
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Guns
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Musical instruments
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Computers, laptops, ipods etc.
Items indexed by photograph only may include:
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Jewelry and watches
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Furs and expensive clothing (you can stitch identifying marks in the seams, inside the pockets, or in other hidden spots.
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Antiques
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Artwork
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Oriental rugs
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Silver
Remember to write down the make, model number, and identification number of any appliance or electrical device.
Its a good idea to create a folder that has all your warranty and registration information in it.