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Old 10-02-2018, 05:57 PM   #61
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Like many here, everything I think is important is at the bank safe deposit box.

I did install a fire resistant box with an entire tube of liquid nails. And it's in a tight, hidden place (hard to get a crow bar on it, or smash it). But it's open and empty now anyway.

Like gauss, I sometimes wonder if life wouldn't be better if it all went up, lol!
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Old 10-02-2018, 06:15 PM   #62
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I saw a recommendation from a 'safety consultant' to have two safes, one for the criminals / family members to find, and the real one hidden somewhere.

We put all important documents in a safety deposit box. and hide the jewelry
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Old 10-02-2018, 06:39 PM   #63
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As an engineer, the most important factor in choosing a fireproof safe is how tightly it seals. Even paper is unlikely to burn if there's no air, so listen for that "hiss" sound when you're opening & closing a potential safe.
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Old 10-02-2018, 07:01 PM   #64
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Yes have multiple that receive both docs and other stuff necessary to keep locked up in addition to two full size gun safes. Only one is easily movable unless I was the Hulk (Im not) and that one has the docs I would need should a disaster happen
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We have have a “Lock Box” for important documents for 20 years. It’s basically a briefcase size fire safe. We don’t actually lock it - just latched. Not real concerned about burglary, just in case the house burns down. At least we would have marriage certificate, Visas, SS cards, deeds, etc.
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Old 10-02-2018, 07:19 PM   #66
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.. just in case the house burns down. At least we would have marriage certificate, Visas, SS cards, deeds, etc.
That is what is in our safety deposit box
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We have a small fireproof box for important documents. It's bolted to the concrete foundation in the back of my closet, and it's locked all the time. The kids know where the key is if needed. We do keep some jewelry and unused CCs in there, but mostly just passports, car titles, birth certificates, computer backups, wills, and other important documents. Everything is replaceable, so I see no point in overdoing it.
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Old 10-03-2018, 04:17 AM   #68
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We have a small fireproof box that locks. I wouldn't call it a safe.
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