Was Skeptical About Renters Insurance Until My Apartment Flooded

I always thought renters insurance was a waste of money for like 3 years living in this complex in Columbus. Then a pipe burst above my unit and the landlord basically shrugged and said "not my problem." Lost my couch, TV, and a bunch of clothes. Total damage was about $2,400. My neighbor across the hall had renters insurance for $15 a month and they covered everything for her. Now I definitely pay for it. Has anyone else had a moment where they wished they got it sooner?

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miab163mo ago

yeah but $2,400 ain't that much in the grand scheme of things...

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mark6113mo ago

$2,400 is like three months of my coffee and takeout budget, but I'd rather drink drip coffee than sleep on a wet couch. Teach me your ways of being so chill about losing your stuff.

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