I had it insured for $1000, at least that is what I asked the gal who sold it to me.
In any case, the roasting chamber was $150, and the stainless steel stanchions and related parts were only about $150. I think someone is making some coin on those glass roasting chambers
BTW, UPS damage claim process was the biggest joke. After several days of them not getting back to me simply to set up an appointment, I finally got the direct number, and the lady there said I could email photos instead of having someone come out. If they had only told me that a week earlier!!!
Anyhow, I am also convinced that UPS is abusive especially to large packages (though my driver is a pretty careful & cool guy). And it was the UPS store that packed the thing (and charged $230 out the door to pack, ship, and insure it). That is what gets me - $230: highway robbery, and it still came damaged in more ways than one. I think they did an OK job of packing it though. We will see if UPS has the balls to deny the claim. If so, the UPS store will owe me $300.
I just want to roast a pound of coffee. Is that too much to ask?