A sign of the time, safe sales up

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A sign of the time, safe sales up
News 4, Tuscon, AZ

In these troubled financial times, locksmiths say that safes are flying off the shelves. Nationally and locally sales are up. However, choosing the right safe is the difference between keeping your valuables safe and being an easy target for burglars.

Bruce Fairchild who owns Bruce's Safes Unlimited in Tucson, says his sales are up 30%.

"I have a lot of people coming saying they're pulling out cash and they want to hang on to cash because they're not sure which direction the country's going to take," Fairchild said.

That's why some safe owners like Gavin Douglas, say locking up your valuables is more important than ever.

"People steal everything they can get their hands on, as quickly as they can and now with the bad economy it's even worse," Douglas said.

However, choosing a safe can be tricky. Some safes are a lot easier to break into than others, giving buyers a false sense of security.

Fairchild says look for a burglary safe. Many consumers incorrectly purchase a fire safe which isn't designed to prevent forced entry. He says you need a safe with thick plate steel. Also look for one with a drill resistant hard plate, meaning they can't drill into the lock. Lastly, look for a safe with top and bottom locking bolts.

Fairchild says talk to a professional and make sure you bolt your safe to the ground.

"Because if someone gets a safe out of your house, they can go close their garage door and they can work on it until the cows come home," Fairchild said.

Also, the more it's hidden the better.

"Out of sight out of mind, again, is one of your best deterrents," Fairchild said.

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