I have been collecting coins since about 1975.It has been a very fun hobby that has brought me much joy. I started with a penny folder then a nickle, skipped the dime (to small to see) and moved on to quarters. After filling that folder, I was hooked. I started looking for better and better Washington quarters. I had a full set in grades of AU53 or better. Many Proofs and a few XF50's. I collected the full set of State Quarter Proof mint sets. I also had quite a few older quarters going back as far as a 1847 Seated Liberty. I enjoyed finding Two Cent Pieces. I thought it was cool to be able to show people "my Two Cents worth." Then one night after work, my wife asked me "where did you move the safe?" We had been robbed! They knew where the safe was, and how to get into the house the easiest. Inside job. But thats another story. A sad story involving drugs. The safe was not bolted down. That was something I never got around to. And then we were robbed again. This time by the insurance company. It seems that money is only covered up to a total of $200.00. Most new policies don't cover cash at all. That didn't even come close to "face value." So now my " Two Cents worth." Get a good safe. One with a TL-15 Rate or better and BOLT IT DOWN. There is an interesting video on youtube "Meilink TL30 Safe Burglary Test at UL"
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Maybe some day I start another collection, something like anvils.
Sorry to here about your coin loss. how big was your safe ? were they able to carry or roll it out of your house ? maybe you should look into another insurance company.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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I started with a penny folder then a nickle, skipped the dime (to small to see) and moved on to quarters. After filling that folder, I was hooked. I started looking for better and better 
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Posted 09/12/2015 3:35 pm
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