Lost baggage claim

[Saintsman]

I had the misfortune to lose a suitcase and have been sent a claim form by the airline. They don't give new for old so I have to fill in an amount for fair wear and tear. I suspect that the easiest way to do this is to deduct a percentage from the actual cost but does anyone have any ideas as to what percentage should be used? I don't want to put too great an amount but on the other hand I don't want to put too little that the insurance company take a black pen and reduce it all significantly further.

Thanks.

[TFlyguy]

Why not put in the replacement cost of each item and let them deduct "wear and tear" and see what figure they come up with - that way youre not short changing yourself

About 15 years ago I also lost a suitcase (still not seen it from that day to this) and claimed through my household insurance as the airline responsibility was for a VERY low monetary value. I gave them the price I paid for each item - its age - and they adjusted accordingly