My safe is internally bolted to the floor with lock bolts. It is in a different cupboard in a different room to the safe key. The safe weighs about 100 pounds empty, and about 200 pounds with lead bars internally stored in it.
Some people collect bullion silver, and even bullion copper. I have a stash of bullion lead!
The safe is hidden by a close fitting corrugated cardboard box, which completely covers it. Over the cardboard box sits a variety of things, which would be normally be stored in a cupboard. The safe cannot be seen, even if the cupboard doors are wide open.
Quote: The safe is hidden by a close fitting corrugated cardboard box, which completely covers it. Over the cardboard box sits a variety of things, which would be normally be stored in a cupboard. The safe cannot be seen, even if the cupboard doors are wide open.
To get to my coins they would have to get by me or my housemate and my M1911. If they are within sight we will not miss. At least one of us is in the house at all times.
This are neat and creative, although I probably wouldn't risk it using these!
All of my stuff is in a gun safe and the empty safe is probably 400-500lbs. Hate to think how much it weighs full. I have always disliked safe deposit boxes because I like to take my "stuff" out and look at it whenever I want without having to drive to the bank. I also don't like the idea that my collection is not technically in my possession at all times either.
Speaking of this subject,im sure there are some players here with deep pockets. Anyone ever catch a history channel show on specifically this subject? Safes,hiding spots,etc. Wow some of them are neat. YOu have to pull down a lever and flip a book a certain way to unlock that hidden room behind the book shelf! I want my own fancy coin room.
Those are clever ideas/products but even a modest collection wouldn't fit in those. I think those are great for storing emergency cash, spare car keys, USB sticks with bacukps of photos or password files, etc.
After being robbed a couple years back I went out and purchased a big ol' safe and bolted it down to the slab of my house. Empty it's about 600 pounds. Definitely makes me feel better but I think like in investments, it's wise to diversify how your collection is protected. SDB's are great options for the high-dollar stuff but the tradeoff is they aren't readily accessible if you want to take them out and enjoy them.
@jdiablo30, if I hit the Mega Millions tomorrow night, I will definitely building a secret coin room that only accessible Sherlock Holmes style.
I just looked through Kijiji website & found numerous safes for sale all around Canada...I guess getting the safe to your home would be the biggest issue & expense.
"Selling an antique jewellers safe. ~50 years old. Dimentions: 3' high x 4' wide x 3' deep. ~2500-3000 lbs. Works great, no issues, would be great as an antique piece or for practical use. Heavy duty and fire proof" - ONLY $60 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-jewelry-watc...ionFlag=true
"Cofre Fort National Safe (Antique) color: beige, combination works. Ext Dims: 26.5" wide 26.5" deep 50" high.Int Dims:20" deep 23" wide 42" high, shelves are movable. Perfect for a collector or to use in your home or business/store to keep those precious items safe" - $400 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collecti...ionFlag=true
1) A safe at all times should be concealed. If it's not it's a useless hunk of metal! - If you're at home during a robery or home invasion you do NOT want them to see your safe... so hide it like your life depends on it.. because a gun will be pointed to your head if they do find it!
2) A safe should keep contents protected from possible water and fire/heat sources. - Important items need to maintain their integrity.
3) A safe should be difficult to remove from the residence. - EVERY safe can be opened if someone has enough time... don't give someone the luxury of taking the safe to another location and taking the time they need to get into the safe. Make sure it is secured.
My latest idea for a project is turning an old beer fridge into a safe. I don't drink as much as I need/used to... so I have no need for a beer fridge anymore. But many people have secondary fridges either in their home basement, mud room, garage or what ever. I'm thinking I might gut out the fridge, and install a very good quality safe inside that can be bolted down to the ground from the bottom as well as "structure" in the back.... either that or I'm turning the thing into a big dehydrator and I will make a boat load of deer, elk and moose jerky.
Stash the stuff you want to keep safe in your underwear drawer—the last place a thief would look. The brief safe has a fly-accessed 4-inch-by-10-inch secret compartment with Velcro closure. And as a deterrent measure, it also includes skid marks on the lower rear portion. $12
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