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Originally Posted by legion

First advice:

You get what you pay for.

There is a huge difference between a $20 wall safe and a $200 wall safe.

Second advice:

Any safe can be defeated given time and the right equipment. Find one that meets your preferred level of security.

The model that I was looking at is about $300.

For a wall safe, it would probably take 5 minutes with a sawzall to cut through the bolts or studs. I figure this just slows down the average thief that's looking for a quick smash and grab.

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Look into floor safes. (Set in a block of concrete) Don't hide it in a closet...have it placed in a window that would force any burglar into being seen from the outside of the house when he's working to open it.

I'm not sure that I've got anyplace like that. This is an old house with few windows. It would either have to be upstairs or in the garage.

Thanks all, good advice.