ollie99
New member
unless you will be moving in to a house quite a distance from your mum obviously
unless you will be moving in to a house quite a distance from your mum obviously
grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
Maybe I was just stubborn in 1985, maybe taking advice was anathema to me then, maybe the thought of not working things out for myself just has never enetered my cranium, maybe people are just different, but I just could never have asked something like this when I was 22, much less of people that I don't know and have never seen or met.
I'm glad I can still be amazed by things in the world in which I live.
CFox
Banned
Did you have the internet back in 1985 ?
fat_fleet
Swollen Member
Don't move in.
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threadsoffate
New member
This got me thinking. Where are all the genuine people hiding?
One of the main reasons I need to get out of my mom's is because I want to be able to have people over (people I trust) to record (among other things). My mom lives in a one bedroom apartment. If I had my own room there to leave my gear at and have people record I totally would.
I'd be very selective about who I'd have over to record if I had my own place. But with my roommates (housemates?) I can't just be like, "Hey your homie seems sketchy. Don't bring him over anymore." But I guess I could just lock up my room well and be selective about who I have in there? I mean those people are bound to find out what I've got in there..
I guess I agree that you learn better by figuring things out for yourself. But if I can avoid making a painful mistake I'll take advice from anywhere I can. Especially from people who are likely to already have had the same experiences. And especially if the mistake is gonna cost me thousands of dollars.
No way, I'm socially deprived here at my mom's. And moving out by myself would be way too expensive. These two guys are the only people I trust. I just hate that they have a few shady friends.
Thanks for the input guys. I felt really good about renter's insurance until I read the rest of your guys' posts lol. I mean, what else do I have to worry about? If someone jacks me, I just file a claim and buy my shit back, right??? If it ever does happen I could just move back to my mom's until I find a better living situation.
Sorry I feel weird asking for life advice in a home recording forum lol. It had to happen man, the move was such a perfect thing for me until I thought of the possibility of losing everything I've worked so hard for.
JimmyS1969
MOODerator
Room treatment is absolutely a necessity IMO. Foam? That is a four letter word around here. There are uses for it, but only after the low end has been addressed. Send me a PM, I have the tools and knowledge to help you make these happen cheaply. But you gotta ask nice.
I don't just offer help for anyone. You never responded to my PM. Ya might want to do that......You are young enough to express your fondness for Savannah. Give her a PM too! lol!
Jimmy
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Lt. Bob
Spread the Daf!
you absolutely should judge him for that ......... you don't want to wait to confirm that he'll steal from you too ........ because people do what they do.
Also ...... even if your friends are trustworthy ..... if they even choose one bad friend you can lose all your shit.
I would put locks on my room and I would not even really let your friends friends know what you have.
All they have to do is mention it to someone and you're screwed ..... "Oh .... you should see the gear my roommate has"
Having been ripped off I can tell you it's much better to be suspicious and not lose your stuff.
Renters insurance, as others have mentioned, is gonna be a neccessity and a good lock (or two) on your room ...... but a lock inside will only keep casual intrusions at bay.
Or leave your gear at your mom's and go over there to record ..... you'll have more privacy that way.
Washburn100
New member
Ahh, I see you live in Denver. You can come over and steal my shit if your gets stolen. lol!
Hit me up, I can help you personally if you like. I'm kind of a nice guy.
Guys on this board never cease to amaze me. That's amazing.
My ex's son stole 5 guitars and all my electronics a couple of years ago. He was caught dead to rights, but she did nothing. I eventually wailed on him, and now I have my own place.Your best insurance is good friends. I know it can be tough starting on your own. I wish you the best
JimmyS1969
MOODerator
I had a similar experience with a stepson. He got the hammer as well. Double cylinder locks on a fire door ensued. Needed to be done anyway, but seems we stupidly trust until we don't.
Insure and take security measures before something happens. It is just being safe. Even after taking measures, if someone wants your stuff bad enough, he will get it. Best to have backup. Or a shotgun.
Lt. Bob
Spread the Daf!
I'm gonna say flat out that I don't trust anyone.
I literally have maybe half a dozen friends that know the extent of my gear collection and that's it.
No one else needs to know.
I literally have maybe half a dozen friends that know the extent of my gear collection and that's it.
No one else needs to know.
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Richard Monroe
Well-known member
My best advice- Choose your roomates more wisely. People with "friends" who steal from their "friends" are a liability.
grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
Heck no. We had to make do with Marje Proops, Anna Raeburn, Mary Grant's problem page and if you went in for Astro analysis, Leon Petulengro.
ido1957
9K Gold Member
Many insurance companies will either refuse to insure music equipment or put a limit (say $2500) on how much they will pay you if you're ripped off. Some will insure it if it is scheduled or listed item by item on the policy with individual cost for each piece. At your age, and with your situation I doubt that any knowledgeable underwriter will insure you. I know I wouldn't....the risk is too high...
Chili
Site Moderator
grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
Yeah and the womens' magazines my Mum used to get.By "page", you must surely be referring to a newspaper.
