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New Member
 United States
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The safe was about 2' square. They layed it on its side and slid it down the tile hall and out. New safe is a Gardall. A little bit smaller, but in will be bolted down.
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Valued Member
United States
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That's a REAL SHAME! A lifetime of collecting, taken from your home, where you're supposed to feel safe. I'm so sorry for your lost collection AND so GLAD nobody was hurt. How did these crooks even know about your safe? Were they considered "friends?" That's a tough way to have to introduce yourself. On another post members were talking about not having coins delivered to their homes for exactly this reason. Anyhoo -  to CCF where you'll find support and helpful suggestions to try and avoid this from happening again. Jack |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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to CCF. Very sorry to hear your story. I can vouch for normal homeowners insurance not covering numismatic value and typically there is a limit to how much cash you can claim. You'd need a rider or separate policy to cover your numismatics. Hopefully the safe is just an unneeded insurance policy going forward. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good advice and sorry for your loss. I would add that having a fireproof safe is also probably a good idea. CelticKnot is correct - you can insure your collection with a rider if you want to pay the dough. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Folks I've said this once and I'll say it again...
"Loose lips sink ships!"
#1) Don't tell people that you have valuables at your primary residence!
#2) Bank Safety deposit boxes are a really good idea
#3) If you're going to have a home safe you need to conceal it!
- you don't want others to be able to see the safe
#4) Increase the fire rating of your safe by lining it with drywall
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Moderator
 United States
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Well welcome to the CCF WHY ME.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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To CCF! Sucks that you were robbed, you must have had quite the collection! Sounds like you were skunked by your insurance, that sucks! Edited by ChildOfTheWheat
09/12/2015 5:25 pm
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New Member
United States
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Thanks for sharing. The only good that can come of it is reminding othere to be more careful.
Sounds like you are pretty level heased. What is your trick.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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to the CCF! |
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Moderator
United States
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to the Community! I wish it were under happier circumstances.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Poopies...indeed  ! |
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New Member
United States
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Thanks for the warm welcome. It seems like lifes best learning comes as hind sight. Like I said at first, I was going to bolt the safe down sometime. I have bought a new safe (well its new to me), I want to build a stand to put it on, as my knees and back have about had it. In fact, I'm going in later this week for a new knee, so it might be a while before I get the safe mounted. But thats OK because all I have left to put in it is a few quarters and 3 Two Cent Pieces. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Hello WhyMe. It is not just you. Most collectors have lost coins in our early years of collecting and some even in later years. Several years ago I had over $20,000 in coins stolen right off my office desk because I trusted someone and got distracted. It was a pre arranged heist. The Police could not and did not do anything except question the thief but it was my word against his. I just moved into my new office and did not have my security system set up. Be careful who you show your collection to and do not let them know where you keep it. Don't ever leave it unattended without being totally locked down.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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and I am so sorry that happened to you~! Any chance at all of recovering any of your lost coins? |
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