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Originally Posted by MMiller View Post
I'm curious as to why you say it won't protect from theft? I get that any safe/cabinet given time can be compromised but I would think this steel box is a much better solution to stop or slow thieves down than putting them in the back of a closet. I'm just trying to protect them from the punk smash and grab thief who does not come prepared. If a pro shows up with a sawzall and diablo blade then yes they are getting in, but that would be the case with the 400# steel\sheetrock\carpet safe I have now as well.
Yes, ultimately they are protected by insurance. I'll give feedback once it arrives to see if I think it's worth keeping..appreciate your thoughts.
Maybe okay with smash and grab type of thieves. Someone without tools won't be able to open it, but it won't take much with 18 gauge steel and 3 bolts to pry it open - that's 1/20 of an inch. IMHO you are correct that this cabinet does not offer less protection than a similar priced "safe" that you buy at your local big box store. If you bolt it down, it also isn't easily taken in a smash and grab.

In the end you won't be able to protect against a serious break in even spending 5x and that's what insurance is for.

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