New safe, what to get?

Wow! All great posts!
I have a small 2 hour fire safe, but wish that I had bought an inground and had been put behind a false wall, etc. where it could not be seen. A home security systems with a highly reputable company would be adivsed whether or not you collect coins.
Masterbedroom closet is the most common place for people to put their small safe.
If someone were to get past me and one of my 5 pistols I have throughout my house, one must realize that any safe you have indicates you have something of great value in there, and a gun to your head might make you consider opening it for them.
My safe is only a place for me to keep things just after acquiring them, then they go to the bank's safety deposit box. I had my 2009 Buffalo gold proof for less than 18 hours after it was delivered, then it went to the bank.

Good read! Thanks everyone!

Chuck

 

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http://www.hiddenpassageway.com/ Once ive got the funds I would love to snag one of these in my house!

 

Home and work I've had dealings with at least four different alarm companies, and each one asked for a password when they made a call like that.

The service I have now uses two passwords - one that really means "OK", and one that means "respond as if I gave an OK, but call the cops anyhow". The keypad also has a code that shuts off the alarm, but tells the company I am being forced to clear it.

 

you all need to learn about OPSEC if you dont know already, or operational security. dont let anyone know you collect coins. dont tell where your safes are hidden, you have hidden walls or false walls, etc. if someone you dont know, or you know that has a big mouth asks if you "collect coins" tell them something to the effect of oh yeah ive got about 2 bucks in change.

just keep in mind too, that back in the 30's FDR called in all the gold, which included safety deposit boxes that had gold... for those of you thinking they are the safest. the safest is a tight lipped home and not letting anyone know your business. close all your windows, dont look at coins in front of a window(neighbors are very nosey) i would say to even go as far as if you are leaving a coin show, drive around a bit first. i have heard of dealers being followed out and robbed. the economy is bad enough that crime is going up at an alarmingly high rate. just be careful.

i speak from experience, i was stupid enough to make mention i just sold a car and hadn't gone to the bank yet to a kid that was "friends" with my "friend" and sure enough i got robbed. i dont tell anyone anything now, its not their business. if they ask, i view them as a potential thief.

 

Great find boxerchip. Everyone should click on your link for a look see. Some great ideas on hiding spaces.

 

Maybe a dog is a coin's best friend? lol