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Pillar of the Community
United States
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These are neat. I wouldn't keep coins there just due to storage and not being able to access them. Safe deposit boxes are also a great idea.
I carved out an old book and did it myself that way and now I have two. It's a pretty clever spot.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My only problem would be if a book worm cleaining pearson/maid that needs a clock or a shirt robbed my house
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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My first thought is how would this help with thousands of coins? Safe deposit boxes are for me.
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 United States
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I've got a Bible that is a safe and pull out wall outlet.
The majority of my collection/bullion is in my gun safe or SDB.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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United States
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My only problem would be if a book worm cleaining pearson/maid that needs a clock or a shirt robbed my house  Interesting ideas though. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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My safe key hangs on a nail inside a cupboard, where it cannot be seen, even if you open the doors wide.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This info has me thinking.  Please tell us more! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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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. |
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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. This is what I am doing when I get a house. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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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.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Safe Deposit Box All The Way!
The monthly payments for 4 boxes are NOTHING compared to what it would cost to replace the items within.
EDIT: Make sure they are at Different Locations.
Edited by Dar
05/24/2015 8:07 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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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.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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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.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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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.
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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. Here are a few of my favorites: Toronto:(many listed in Toronto area also) "Old safe in mint condition, 20 in deep x24 wide x 30 in high (ouside). Inside covered in gold leaf" - $500 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-home-indoor-...ionFlag=true  ALTA: "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  B.C.: "Norris safe from the Wardner Hotel. The safe company operated between 1902 and 1922. Perfect working order" - $3000 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collecti...ionFlag=true  MANITOBA: "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  |
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