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Safe Sales Booming Across The Country

August 26th, 2011

With the current state of the economy, it’s no wonder why many people are investing their money in high security safes. Many people are reconsidering where they store all their money and valuables. They’re stashing all their precious belongings into home safes, where they have access to it 24/7 without having to rely or drive to the bank. Others find it more convenient and efficient to be able to store their gold or jewelry safely at home without depending on a bank’s safety deposit box. The disadvantage to having a safety deposit box is that you don’t have access to it throughout the entire day and night. By having your own safe in the convenience of your own home, you can monitor and gain access to it anytime.

The economic situation of the country doesn’t look like it will improve anytime soon that people are making moves to secure their assets elsewhere. With the unpredictable and insecure financial market, that’s the reason most people are looking into stores or on the web for safes. Usually the country’s economic condition can play a large role in what people do with their possessions. As you’ve read in some of our blog posts, many people are desperate raiding or burglarizing homes and businesses because of how critical the country’s economy has been. This day and age, it’s very peculiar to see people storing their own valuables, but in times like this, it seems to be the better and safer way.

If you take a look at our previous post, you can see how common it is to have a home safe in Japan. The people of Japan find it a lot easier and suitable to secure their valuables at home. Even with Japan’s devastating natural disaster, many of the safe owners were able to retain their valuables after their safes were wiped out from the tsunami and lost after the earthquake. A safe can be a huge advantage in cases like this where they’re able to protect, secure and keep your valuable possessions intact even after a natural disaster.

Having your own home safe where you can store all your important documents can be a great investment that can last a lifetime. The one thing you have to keep in mind is that you invest in a high quality safe. If you’re going to store a large amount of cash, expensive jewelry, or simply want to keep sensitive documents such as passports or insurance information, then you need something that will provide the best possible protection.  Usually you want to place your safes in low-key areas of your home or ones that are built strong and heavy that they’re nearly impossible to remove. Most of the time, heavy-duty safes come with pre-drilled anchor holes that allow you to bolt the safe onto the ground.

The one thing you should remember before you invest in your own safe is to educate yourself on the different types of safes. Everyone wants the most affordable safe, but you also want the best protection that fits all your needs. Although bank officials have said that there isn’t any need to worry about your money in the bank since it is FDIC insured, some people simply want the full control over their own assets. Since then, sales of home security safes have increased significantly and should only continue to rise.

We have a full selection of safes available on our online store. We provide depository safes that are best fit for cash handling businesses. We carry hotel safes that are designed for compact and simple storage such as laptop computers, jewelry, cameras or other belongings for personal in room use. Those safes are perfect for college dorms, hospitals or for your home. If you are looking to store and secure your own firearms we have a wide assortment of gun safes built strong by the top manufacturers in the industry. We offer free shipping and no sales tax (except in California) on all safes. Start protecting and securing all your valuables now!

Source: http://www.kimt.com/content/localnews/iowanews/story/Safe-Sales-Up/1XTGV1BsCUq5wO8PMJTS7w.cspx

A Woman In Agony After Losing Sentimental Items

May 27th, 2011

Picture Courtesy of Mirfield Reporter

Most, if not all people hold onto something from the past that they truly care about.  Those valuable items are what people hold dearly and it provides sentimental value. Whether it maybe sports cards, dolls, toys, photos or other rare collectible items, these items are priceless and can never be replaced.

Unfortunately for a woman in the UK, she was left devastated after she was burglarized and the thieves stole her jewelry that included a gold ring, gold chain and diamond ring, but most importantly, her prized collection of old postcards. The woman who was burglarized is 51-year-old Christine Leveridge who said she was in “complete despair” after losing 600 or so cards of old Dewsbury and district.  The postcards were not only sentimental value to her, but also held historic value with which she could have shared with friends and family.  The collection featured documents and pictures of Dewsbury during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The burglars raided her home in Nab Lane, where they wrecked her home and stole jewelry in addition to three safes that contained the postcards. They broke into the house from the rear door and found one safe under the stairs and two more in an office room.  What is even more surprising is that the fire resistant safes were also bolted into the floor.  However, Mrs. Leveridge said, “They just ripped them up,” as she is desperate to get the cards back.

She also says the postcards are not worth much in terms of money value, but have a great amount of sentimental value in which she has built her collection for over 25 years and even wrote a book about them.  To rephrase how valuable the postcards really are, “those cards are my life,” she says.

Sometimes its not just money, jewelry or important documents you need to protect, but also rare collectible items that are personally valuable to you.  Those items are just as important to keep secure.  For Leveridge, those were more valuable than her jewelry.

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This is another prime example of why you need a heavy duty, all steel constructed safe. Anything you treasure and hold dearly, especially old family photos need to be kept safe, not only from theft, but also fires.  Leveridge had the right idea to have a fireproof safe, but unfortunately, the safes were not as secure against theft.  With a heavy duty safe that provides all the strength and protection, it also weighs a considerable amount so that any thief will have a frustrating and difficult time removing it.

As Leveridge mentioned, the safes were just ripped off, which leaves us to believe that these safes were lightweight and were not difficult to remove at all.  Keep in mind, whenever you have something that valuable, especially items that carry sentimental value, you’ll need a better safe that can provide the best possible protection and security.

 

Source: http://www.mirfieldreporter.co.uk/news/local/thieves_stole_my_life_1_3422604

Source: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/around-yorkshire/local-stories/burglars_steal_postcard_collection_1_3417234

As Summer Approaches, Homeowners Are Reminded To Prepare for Wildfires

May 3rd, 2011

For those who live in wildfire prone areas, we are reminded to prepare for the potential threats of a wildfire.  We have seen the destructive forces of wildfires and what they are capable of in the recent decade. Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones reminds all homeowners that live in areas where wildfires are a major threat such as Southern California, Arizona or Texas to fully prepare for these disasters.  Just recently, Texas was hit with huge wildfires that spread across different counties of the state.  Hundreds of homes were destroyed and left families homeless.  Now is the time to plan ahead so you are better prepared and ready.

Jones says, “Even with the recent levels of precipitation California has received, homeowners should still be vigilant in preparing themselves and their property for the potential that a devastating wildfire might strike. Simple steps such as creating defensible space around your property and being prepared can save your home or reduce the impact of a wildfire on your home should one strike.”

Jones has a very good point.  Taking even the simplest of steps to prepare for a potential wildfire can pay massive dividends in keeping your home safe or at least reduce the amount of damage. Jones wants homeowners to be proactive and take initiative to fully prepare in the event of a wildfire.  Here, he provides some tips on how to do so:

  • You should keep record of your possessions and their values.  Taking photographs of your possessions will be very helpful especially when it’s difficult to describe on paper or can’t provide proof of receipts.
  • Each photograph taken should be labeled with the appropriate description and information.
  • If you are video recording your items, you should add commentary about each item.
  • Copies of all inventory and documentation such as receipts and model numbers should be safely stored in a safe-deposit box, work office, or at a relative’s house.
  • Your records should also include financial documents such as insurance policies and mortgage information.
  • A free Home Inventory Guide can be found at www.insurance.ca.gov.
  • Homeowners should review their homeowner’s insurance policy with their agent to determine if they have sufficient coverage limits for the dwelling, personal property, and any special characteristics, such as antiques, expensive jewelry, and other valuable collections.
  • Contact CDI at 800-927-HELP to receive a consumer information guide about additional insurance products, or for any insurance-related questions.

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