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gilbert33
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I am looking to purchase a home safe
Jan 6 2018 11:26PM more by gilbert33
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I have been purchasing precious metals for about 7 years. I have a nice collections of coins and bars in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. I live in a 2 story town home style apartment. Would it be better to place the safe downstairs like in space under the stairs or upstairs. I do not think I can have a wall safe. The idea of bolting it under the stairs to some bare wood beams seems the best. Any suggestions on type and weight of the safe.
      
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Jan 6 2018 11:44PM     link to this

Don't let your neighbors see it being delivered. That is don't have the locksmith roll up in their truck that says safes and locks all over and pull out a box with a nice picture of the safe on it and struggle to roll it in the house on a two wheel dolly.
ColossusJones
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Jan 6 2018 11:45PM     link to this


Seems it would be safer in a bank safe deposit box no?

gilbert33
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Jan 6 2018 11:57PM     link to this

I like the idea of having the metals close to me in case of emergencies like a earthquake.
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Jan 7 2018 12:04AM     link to this

Lead is the most precious metal after an earthquake!
gilbert33
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Jan 7 2018 12:55AM     link to this

Only if it is backed by powder.
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Jan 7 2018 01:06AM     link to this

That albino guy?
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Jan 7 2018 05:32AM     link to this

Hey dumb ass. This isn't the place to tell the world you keep gems n cash at your pad.
BlackHef is taking notes as we speak. The world is a harsh cruel place. A bitch will set you up and her bf/daddy will empty your pockets.
Tuff love , I know. If you need a swift kick to the ass, let me know.
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Jan 7 2018 07:10AM     link to this

I use the biggest safe in the world. It's called "The Bank "
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Jan 7 2018 07:12AM     link to this

For Realz? Lmao
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Jan 7 2018 07:14AM     link to this

Correction,
For Realz Doh!
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Jan 7 2018 07:42AM     link to this

This has home invasion written all over it
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Jan 7 2018 07:48AM     link to this

this dude is gonna get the most free outcall offers soon
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Jan 7 2018 08:17AM     link to this

Hey sexy, would you like some company today?
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Jan 7 2018 10:26AM     link to this

Thank you Grump. There goes my retirement plan.

gil, maybe if you told us exactly how much of each bar you have we can help you more precisely. Weight matters.

Without the above knowledge, my advice is a gun safe is the best thing.
gilbert33
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Jan 7 2018 12:11PM     link to this

Today I keep my metals in a safe deposit box. I have been thinking of moving them to my home. I like the idea of keeping them close. Since I rent and I am not on the ground floor and do not have a garage to bolt to cement i am wondering best way to bolt a safe in place. I do not think i can do a wall safe but the are under the stairs has beams I may be able to bolt too. I am just wonder ing what is the best type to buy. Electronic key pads, finger print recognition, the older style wheel combo, I am a pretty good size dude who can easily lift, by the use of straps and a bar, a 150 lb or so safe up stairs and lift it into place.
gilbert33
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Jan 7 2018 12:57PM     link to this

How much does the Sam's club safe weigh? Is it heavy enough to not have to worry about bolting to the structure frame?
gilbert33
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Jan 7 2018 01:21PM     link to this

Thanks, I will check it out. Will the key open the safe if the electronic key pad gets damaged?
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Jan 7 2018 01:21PM     link to this

Kiester Stash It !
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Jan 7 2018 03:39PM     link to this

You're about 5 hrs late Dil
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Jan 7 2018 03:40PM     link to this

Hey, me and my buddies will be glad to help anyone move their safe...
gilbert33
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Jan 7 2018 05:28PM     link to this

You lost one of your buddies.
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Jan 7 2018 07:57PM     link to this

Good subject!
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Jan 7 2018 09:51PM     link to this

Costco has one on sale for the next week, Bighorn 6.9 cubic foot, 30" high x 20" wide x 20" deep, weighs 220 lbs. $100 off, $480 sale price.

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gilbert33
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Jan 7 2018 10:25PM     link to this

I like that Costco safe. I am thinking I can wrap a few straps around it then lay it down and slide 2 metal poles under the straps and tighten the straps and 2 people should be able to carry it up the stairs.
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Jan 7 2018 10:37PM     link to this

don't get anything rated under 700 lbs and at least 90 min fire protection
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Jan 7 2018 11:58PM     link to this

Kick in a wall fill the cavity with the metals and screw a sheet of drywall over it.

Hire a painter to come patch and pain. If behind bathroom say it was a plumbing patch, or what ever really none of their business.

A lot less likely that anyone will walk off with your PMs then if they were in a safe... Unless you go off posting about it on all your social media accounts....

If your a buy and hold only for emergency type then the lack of access won't be a problem.

I have found cash in a tub clean out once, old owner must of forgot it was there....
Others I know have found rifles in their new attic...
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Jan 8 2018 09:48PM     link to this

I know a brotha who be happy to come by and help you figure out what to do with your valuables.
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