Safes
If price is the
only consideration then buy the cheapest thing that uses the name safe and
you can be certain of "getting what you pay for". Something that is either a
glorified hiding place or a housing where you can put all your valuables in
one place so a burglar need not search around for them. He can take this box
with him or bust it open on the spot! If you are willing to pay for the
amount of value received, then you are ready to start looking at safes of
quality. In an attempt to find the proper safe for your needs. A
well-informed safe dealer will be quite helpful in answering your questions
and assist you in making a proper choice.
The first
determination should be SIZE. Safes are built to sizes that are only
"standard" with the manufacturer and will vary quite a bit with each
manufacturer. It is best to measure a few of the larger items you wish to
keep within a protective housing. In particular, note the largest item and
all three of its dimensions. This is true whether you decide to purchase a
fire or burglar safe, (more on this choice later). Always plan on at least
25% more space than you will presently need. This is for two very good
reasons; first you may have forgotten some items, or you may acquire more,
and secondly a 25% larger safe is not going to cost 25% more. Before you
determine the exact Interior size, you will need to find out what sizes
exist.
Safes are built to meet certain fixed standards of either fire or burglar
resistance. Non-negotiable paper documents and records can safely be housed
in a fire resistive safe. However, if the items are primarily valuables of
the type that are burglary "target Items" then a burglar resistive
safe should be the choice.
