Amsec Safe Question

[Crumbles]

New guy here, so I'm interested in learning. I've started doing a bit of research on safes lately. Many companies, even reputable ones that charge high prices, seem to make the walls out of 12 or even 14 gauge steel. That's thick enough to make the safes heavy, giving the impression of quality and security, but thin enough that a fireman's axe or power tools can get through them.

Still, some security is better than nothing. If you can find out the materials, you'll be able to make a more informed decision.

[223andme]

Iv'e got news for you guys. That "old" American Security safe is a good one. I have the exact same one, 60"x30"x25". Mine does not have a model number on it, but on the top of the inside of the door, it says it was made in Oct. 1990. It does not have a fire lining, but it has a 10ga body, 1/4" door, and 3/8" bar reinforcement around the door jamb. It is solid, and far, far, far better than ANY 12ga RSC that you can buy at the box stores. I got mine for $500. Even at $600, that's not a bad deal. Just my .02 cents. YMMV.

[Librarian]

Assuming, for discussion, that a safe/RSC doesn't wear out, it may be that the value follows inflation - "$500 in 1990 → $965.72 in 2018 ", https://www.in2013dollars.com/1990-d...018?amount=500

[NATEWA]

I’d offer him $400 but would buy it for $500. It looks better than most RSCs. The manual dial lock is better than the electronic ones.

A friend has a tl-30 safe that he’ll sell me on the cheap. Problem is moving it. Professionals are required. That costs $ and they won’t install it in the house. I don’t think it would even fit.

Bolt it down, build cabinets around it, get an alarm and cameras, dehumidifier, and call it a day. I’d probably gut the inside and set it up differently.