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    THier

    THier

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    rbird7282 said:
    I got a Liberty from Dave at A-1 Safes in Fallston that I really like. Whatever brand you go with, get one size larger than what you think you need/want. Trust me.


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    Measure the path to where it goes, if it is .5" too wide,,,, it's no good, TRUST ME, but don't ask how I know.
     
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    Abellmio

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    May 17, 2011
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    Does anyone have any recommendations for getting safes upstairs? I live in a townhouse that might require getting a safe up 3 flights.
     
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    scironic

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    Abellmio said:
    Does anyone have any recommendations for getting safes upstairs? I live in a townhouse that might require getting a safe up 3 flights.
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    Hand truck and ratchet straps. I guess it depends on how big the safe is though. Harbor Freight has hand trucks rated for 700lbs. I've moved 8+ drawer tool chests with the tools still in them up and down steps using a hand truck and ratchet straps.
     
    whatevah

    whatevah

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    Mar 17, 2012
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    Wilmington, DE
    Abellmio said:
    Does anyone have any recommendations for getting safes upstairs? I live in a townhouse that might require getting a safe up 3 flights.
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    Save up your cash and hire a good safe mover. The good guys have hand trucks with jacks that can make it almost a one-man job. The store you buy the safe from should be able to recommend somebody.
     
    Turtle Man

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    Turtle Man said:
    Does anyone have direct experience with either of these? I need a safe, but don't want to invest in something too "permanent". It will need to be moved in the next year or so. These are priced right for my budget, but would like any opinion on which may be better:

    Winchester:

    http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/winchester-18-gun-granite-safe-with-ul-electronic-lock


    Liberty:

    http://www.libertysafe.com/buy-a-safe-centurion-12-color-pg-71.html
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    I have the Winchester and no problems. I know four other people with same safe no problem. The 6th guy has had problems with the electronic touch pad. Winchester did send a tech out to fix it but every sense he had that problem I worry. If you get one get a combination lock dial and like the other post said get one lager then you think you need.
     
    whatevah

    whatevah

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    Wilmington, DE
    Turtle Man said:
    Does anyone have direct experience with either of these? I need a safe, but don't want to invest in something too "permanent". It will need to be moved in the next year or so. These are priced right for my budget, but would like any opinion on which may be better:

    Winchester:

    http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/winchester-18-gun-granite-safe-with-ul-electronic-lock


    Liberty:

    http://www.libertysafe.com/buy-a-safe-centurion-12-color-pg-71.html
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    Those are both fairly similar, except for their locking mechanism... the Winchester uses bolts, the Liberty uses the bar style. The Winchester doesn't tell the steel thickness, but it's about the same weight as the Liberty which uses 14ga plate. So, nothing to write home about... two guys with prybars can get into either of these in a few minutes, although the Liberty should hold out slightly longer. They'll keep the local druggies out, though, which I think is your goal. I'd probably go with the Winchester for the easier access with the electronic lock, you'll use it more often (which is a good thing!). I'd also consider an alarm (either a home alarm, or the Safelert from Liberty) and a security camera aimed at the safe with a motion sensor, though.

    2SAM22 said:
    I have a Liberty Lincoln 50. Love it.
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    I have the Cabela's branded version, the Ambassador 25. I think it's the best of the retail store safes, although certainly a different price point and target audience than these two.
     
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    Stormtrooper

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    I see that you're in Calvert County. Give Carolina Safes out of Waldorf a ring. Not much on the internet about them, but many satisfied and recommendations from customers on this forum.
     
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