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bdev4 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 2:42 pm Any opinions on safes?I have a 500 oz. green monster and 16 oz.of gold bullion.I would feel better if locked up. Thanks Edited by Susanlynn9 to replace post removed by OP Edited by bdev4 08/17/2006 11:13 am Report this Post to the Staff

madhandles761991 Pillar of the Community United States 577 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 3:03 pm Wow... where did you purchase your 'green monster'? Report this Post to the Staff
Buffaloboy5 Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 4:38 pm Can you post a pic of your green monster and yes I do approve of a metal safe but don't get one built into your wall get one on the ground and make sure it's a well known brand Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24165 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 4:49 pm quote: green monster I give up. If we were in Boston I'd know exactly what you were talking about. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
ziggy29 Valued Member United States 157 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 4:55 pm quote: Originally posted by bobby131313 quote: green monster I give up. If we were in Boston I'd know exactly what you were talking about. I believe a "green monster" -- in numismatic terms, not the left field fence at Fenway -- is a box of 500 Silver American Eagles. Edited by ziggy29 08/14/2006 4:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff
bdev4 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 5:09 pm Sorry,thought that was easy,just logged on and I am [OO!]. Report this Post to the Staff
fengk Pillar of the Community United States 986 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 5:26 pm There are some with a lining that can potentially harm your coins. Do some research into that before plunking down several hundered bucks. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 5:32 pm yes a green monster is a box of 500 silver eagles, they call them the green monster because of the green tops on the tubes the mint uses Report this Post to the Staff
Irishraider Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 08/14/2006 8:18 pm Would love to have a green monster. That is some mulah there. What year is your monster bdev? Report this Post to the Staff
bdev4 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 08/15/2006 05:19 am quote: Originally posted by Irishraider Would love to have a green monster. That is some mulah there. What year is your monster bdev? 2006,Maybe they'll make a mistake and send 1996.LOL Report this Post to the Staff
wrk4lvg Pillar of the Community United States 756 Posts	Posted 08/15/2006 05:43 am Very sweet purchase! Report this Post to the Staff
snowman Pillar of the Community United States 1840 Posts	Posted 08/15/2006 2:31 pm Safes can be an expensive initial investment, but resale is often pretty low. I'd check out the want ads in your area. I found my safe (an unused 10 cubic foot gun safe) on Craig's list for $300. You also may want to check out freecycle to see if anyone in your area is giving one away. Report this Post to the Staff
zakgold Valued Member United States 382 Posts	Posted 08/15/2006 9:28 pm I have a 350 lb. gun safe bolted to both the slab and wall. I added shelves and it holds pretty much ALL of my coins that warrant safe keeping. OK...it is NOT fire proof as it has only a 30 minute fire rating at 1,500 degrees (F), but since my safe is surrounded by block and brick walls, well...I am okay with that. Gun Safes...they work great and hold a bunch of coins! Just keep silica gel packets inside to absorb any lingering humidity and keep it high and dry! Edited by zakgold 08/15/2006 9:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Irishraider Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 08/15/2006 9:49 pm quote: Originally posted by bdev4 quote: Originally posted by Irishraider Would love to have a green monster. That is some mulah there. What year is your monster bdev? 2006,Maybe they'll make a mistake and send 1996.LOL Mmmm. Can't quit salivating thinking of all that silver and all those American Silver Eagles. Yeh, if I made that kind of investment it would make me want to buy a safe for sure. Sorry, not trying to scare you but you have obviously got this for an investment in your future and don't need some little punk breaking into your house when you aren't there and stealing your dream. Good luck I hope you find a safe that will protect that. I have heard through some research and similar posts that like another member mentioned some safes can harm the coins as well as protect them. Report this Post to the Staff
Mike Rest in Peace United States 2884 Posts	Posted 08/16/2006 01:23 am I have a small safe with a good fire rating. I bought a steel gun case as well for about $250.00. I keep guns and some coins in there. I also advise using gel-pacs to control humidity. Mike Report this Post to the Staff
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