Help me not get robbed (literally)

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Johnny Ringo, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Johnny Ringo

    Johnny Ringo Member

    I have thought about that. I quests I am hesitate because I have a poor mans collection..never considered it worthy

    But they do mean very much to me
     
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  3. Johnny Ringo

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    Hahaha that's messed up bro :)
     
  4. Irish2Ice

    Irish2Ice Member

    Along the same lines as TopCat....you've got a dog......they expect dog food.

    1. Get one of the large dogfood containers, put your coins in double freezer bags and put them in the bottom under the food.

    2. I like the false outlet idea. The post construction boxes and plates can be purchased for $2-$3.

    3. False bottom drawers.

    4. I also like your "in plain view" idea. Stay away from the traditional hiding places.

    ...........but I would say the worst place is in a lockbox in your closet. If they break in there's a 99%+ chance your coins are gone!
     
  5. Johnny Ringo

    Johnny Ringo Member

    I have old phone outlet that is not used and already an empty void in my wall...I cover it with a small painting...

    I am gonna stash some stuff in that
     
  6. Porsche2007

    Porsche2007 Senior Member

    The majority of my valuable possessions is buried.
     
  7. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Yep, I got some great hiding places but they wouldn't be good anymore if I shared that information on the internet. ;)
     
  8. Tyler G.

    Tyler G. Active Member

    You could put a free herion signs in your yard with a arrow pointing down the road. :)
     
  9. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    The best way? either a safety deposit box at a bank or another family member's house. Preferably in a nearby state and in a safe neighborhood.
     
  10. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Safety Deposit Box. or

    Wear a hoodie all the time, maybe a compound bow over your shoulder and argue with your imaginary friends outside where people can see you, make some suspicious mounds of fresh dirt in the yard.Take the remote outside and aim it at the houses and cars on the street, and appear frustrated nothing blows up . Thieves will leave your house alone.
     
  11. benne911

    benne911 Active Member

    I know attic and basement aren't the best due to humidity, but if you put them in one of those plastic tote boxes/stackable containers along with a moisture absorber or silicon packets that should do the trick. Then just put that box under some others and I highly doubt they'll go into your attic as well as dig through it all. They are probably looking for quick jewelry and electonics.
     
  12. Kasia

    Kasia Got my learning hat on

    Don't forget the foil wrap! Useful for picking up signals from outer space.
     
  13. wheatydigger

    wheatydigger Member

    1.obtain large amount of animal feces
    2.obtain plastic bag
    3.put box in bag
    4.cover in feces
    5.????
    6.profit!
    where I come from, saying things like this is O.K.
     
  14. wmercer84

    wmercer84 New Member

    hahaha thats good one
     
  15. Coinguy56

    Coinguy56 Member

    I am pretty good about hiding things, :)! I'd put the valuable coins in the safety deposit box like mentioned earlier. Than put the less valuable coins in a shoe box and put it where the crooks would LEAST expect it. Places like in the pantry, behind the toilet, in a trash can, etc. I'd also buy a cheap safe at walmart and put a brick in it, chances are, the dumb crooks will take that instead of the coins. I've seen them for $30 and $40 at walmart. Better to lose $40 than lose your whole coin collection, eh? :D
     
  16. wheatydigger

    wheatydigger Member

    hide it in somewhere big, because thieves will not be able to take it. DO NOT hide it inside an edible or drinkable, because a thief might get hungry or thirsty and find whatever you are hiding.
     
  17. GreatWalrus

    GreatWalrus WHEREZ MAH BUKKIT

    lmao good laughs in this thread
     
  18. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

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  19. GreatWalrus

    GreatWalrus WHEREZ MAH BUKKIT

    Watch the movie Gran Torino. Clint Eastwood shows how it's done to keep hoodlums off his property
     
  20. CadillacKid12

    CadillacKid12 New Member

    OMG what if they are READING THIS.......!!!!!
     
  21. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    who pulls the trigger when you aren't at home????

    secrecy and/or a really big dog are the best options to hide a coin collection.
     
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