Buying a Safe

rokushadowsrokushadows
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I just started at looking around for a safe, and I realized I have no idea what to look for exactly. I'm sure I can just go out and buy one and it'd be fine, but I wondered if you guys had some recommendations.



I'm mainly looking to store documents, games, and emergency money in it, so it'll have to be fire-resistant and preferably a bit harder for a burglar to break into. Let me know if you use one currently and like it or know of a certain brand that I should look out for. Thanks!

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  • gwyndiongwyndion
    Fireproof is the most important. I picked up a safe from costco.com and they delivered it to my house. I would say that would be your best bet.



    Ultimately, the only way a burglar will get into your safe is if they either know your code or if they are a professional safe cracker (locksmith for example).
  • OtterOtter
    I own a sentry safe. I like it but I have also heard it's a lower end model. I don't know I like it and it's still safe and secure in my garage.
  • JC-DragonJC-Dragon

    Originally posted by: gwyndion



    Ultimately, the only way a burglar will get into your safe is if they either know your code or if they are a professional safe cracker (locksmith for example).





    Actually all you need to get into a safe is a good prybar and a sledge hammer.. it destroys the safe but effective to get into it.



    Depending on how much you want to store into it would give you an Idea for the size you would want. and be careful about those fire resistant safes. As some of them advertise it but it means that the safe is fire resistant. it doesn't mean that the items inside wont scorch or melt from the heat. so You will need to ask if it protects the contents inside from heat damage as well. had a friend that collected comic books and kept them in a fire resistant safe and a fire broke out. he figured his comics were fine as the safe seemed undamaged but the heat scorched most of the comics. The safe company wouldn't reimburse him because that model only protected from fire, not internal heat or some BS. So they offered to sell him one that would protect for 1/2 off but being pissed he refused.
  • K.ThrowerK.Thrower
    I recommend to anyone serious enough to purchase a safe to buy one that you can't lift. Nearly all the safes you can buy in a retail store are garbage. They are great for fire protection of valuables, but not theft. If a thief can carry it, they will get it open at their leisure.



    I recommend either an antique safe which are built solid or a modern commercial unit similar to what a retail store would use. I paid $100 for a 100 yr old safe with a 4 digit, 10 turn Yale combo lock. I could give people the combination (in order) and they can't figure out the sequence. Plus it takes 2 people serious effort to move it anywhere and it has casters (wheels). Something like a modern Diebold safe would be a smart choice for someone looking for a new safe, although you will pay a few multiples, but you will likely add fire protection and some modern innovations and conveniences.
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