Should You Buy a Used Safe?
A new safe can be expensive. Even if you buy a safe on sale, it’s still going to set you back a few hundred bucks. But, if you’ve decided that you need a safe, you probably have particular reasons for wanting one. In buying a used safe, those parameters become your litmus test on whether the safe is worth your money. Do you need a handgun safe, a rifle safe, fire or burglary safe? Keep the size of the contents you want to secure in mind as you search. For many people, their primary purpose for buying a safe is to be able to store their gun.
But, there are some other considerations before you take the plunge. A person buying a used safe should consider the following things :
How old is it?
Technology has offered some upgrades in the safe industry. If you’re interested in those upgrades, the age of the safe will matter. For example, if you have your heart set on a biometric safe, you’ll need a newer model with this feature. If more modern functions aren’t essential, then the age of the safe won’t matter. Safes have been secure for a long time.
Sound mechanics
Before you purchase a safe, be confident that the mechanics of it are in good working order. If it has an issue, don’t buy it. It’s highly unlikely that the outer shell of the safe has structural damage or anomalies, but check that out, as well, to be sure.
Features
If you live in your own home, you can get a safe which can be bolted to the floor or even cemented into the foundation. However, if you live in an apartment or a rental, you may have to buy a safe which is either too heavy to move quickly or which can be bolted to the wall. These are some features which have to make their way into the decision-making process before you purchase a safe.
If your safe isn’t bolted or you have security concerns, a tracker might be the solution. The iGoTracker is small enough to fit in any safe and can be used for other security needs.
To summarize, if you can get precisely the safe features which will suit your needs and living situation, then a used safe is worthwhile. But, if it doesn’t match your requirements or circumstances, it’s better to pass and wait for the right one. Buying the appropriate used safe may take a little more time than rushing out to buy a new one, but it can save you a substantial amount of money.
If you want a safe, but aren’t specific as to what features would be right for your situation, talk to a safe specialist before purchasing a safe, whether it be new or used. We’re here to help!
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