• Home safes are expensive. Often times people think of home safes as big, hulky and expensive vaults. The truth is, if you are looking for high-end security, you will find plenty of great high-end safes providing top notch security. However, most manufacturers now also offer mid-range to low-range safes for all budgets. A mid-range safe will set you back typically $300 to $400 and offer great theft and fire protection. An entry-level safe will cost as little as under $100.

• Home safes can be difficult to install. Safes in the mid-range and below are typically no more difficult to install than a coffee table or any other piece of furniture. High-end home safes are typically heavier and may require professional handling to avoid injury, just as you would with a home appliance such as a fridge. Such safes will typically come with so-called “white glove service”, meaning installers will bring your safe and install it professionally in the location of your choice. You will pay a modest fee for the installer’s time but it is recommended for larger home safes.

• It won’t happen to me. “My neighborhood is safe”… Is it? Many people don’t think about the risk of theft or burglary until it happens to them. A home safe is an insurance policy in the event of a fire or a burglary. You shouldn’t go without a home safe just as you shouldn’t go without a home insurance.

• I don’t have anything a burglar would want. Well, actually you probably do. While jewelry and artwork are obvious targets for thieves, many burglaries are crimes of opportunity where common items such as electronics and laptops get stolen. Is your laptop secure?

• I’ll just replace it with a new one. “Nothing is irreplaceable, I’ll just buy a new one”… What about those old family pictures and archives? How will you feel once they are burnt down? What about family heirlooms? Other documents can be replaced but with difficulty, such as legal documents, passports and the like. A good home safe will protect your hard-to-replace heirlooms and documents against fire and theft.

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