Safe moving

April 07, 2017, 02:40 PM

Jimbo Jones

Safe moving

When I bought my safe the dealer suggested (and I used) a dedicated safe moving company that picked it up from the dealer and delivered it and installed it in my house. They have this highly specialized electrically powered motorized dolly that the safe was strapped to that allowed lifting the safe and slightly tilting the safe to put the center of gravity over the center of the dolly. Very professional and it took all of 5-10 minutes once they arrived. Cost me $225 and I hired the same guys to move my safe last Summer when I moved.

April 07, 2017, 02:47 PM

Protein anchor

Bend your knees!

April 07, 2017, 02:52 PM

straightshooter01

quote:
Originally posted by a1abdj:

Please don't use golf balls to move your safe up or down stairs.

Well Duh!! Of course not, use beach balls for stairs!

April 07, 2017, 06:20 PM

dry-fly

My Fort Knox safe was delivered and bolted down in my house. Was about $250 if I remember correctly. It weighs right at 1000lbs. I would *never* try and move a gun safe myself.. keep looking!

April 07, 2017, 07:03 PM

sig229-SAS

If you need a safe, don't buy it from Costco or any other box type store. Go to a safe dealer, they will have a great selection of safe's, prices may appear to be higher but it will come back to you in deliver /install savings. Delivery was $250 and that included drilling the concrete floor and bolting it down.

Consider also if the dial or electronic dial goes bad. Costco sure as hell is not going to fix it for you.!!

May 03, 2017, 04:40 AM

honestlou

quote:
Originally posted by a1abdj:

... do not hire a safe dealer.

Hire an actual safe company ...

Can you please explain this? By "safe company" I don't think you mean the manufacturer of the safe, so I don't understand how that is different from a "safe dealer".

May 03, 2017, 07:18 AM

ravens1775

quote:
Originally posted by OKCGene:
It's been my experience when someone quotes you an outrageous price it means they really don't want to do it.

Yup, or they don't have the time/crew to do it. Either way, at 3x going rate they'll find time, add a subcontractor, and be happy to do it.

May 03, 2017, 07:39 AM

bendable

get this guy

and HRK with his "wonder " straps

yeah , that ought to do it

May 03, 2017, 08:53 AM

a1abdj

quote:
Can you please explain this? By "safe company" I don't think you mean the manufacturer of the safe, so I don't understand how that is different from a "safe dealer".

If he doesn't mind me using him as an example, how about Appliance Brad vs. Home Depot. Both are appliance dealers, but only Brad is in the appliance business.

There are a lot of people who sell things strictly to make money. They don't know much about what they sell, aren't qualified to deal with it beyond selling it, and often cut corners just like your average scammer.

Many of the guys who call themselves "safe companies" in my area are actually just "safe retailers". We both sell safes, but only I have the vetted manpower, equipment, licensing, insurance, etc. to deal with safes. That's why somebody who buys a safe from them has me deliver it.

This doesn't just apply to my industry. I'm amazed at how many people will hire somebody to do work, usually based on price alone, and do absolutely zero due diligence when it comes to who they let inside their home. I am rarely asked to provide proof of insurance, but I am insured. The other guy doing it for half as much as I am? They don't ask him either, and he's not.

May 03, 2017, 09:26 AM

Woodman

Yep, some "companies" are just plain short staffed.

Others may confuse "safe moving" with "moving safely".

That is a big safe!

May 03, 2017, 09:45 AM

ulsterman

quote:
Originally posted by a1abdj:
quote:
Can you please explain this? By "safe company" I don't think you mean the manufacturer of the safe, so I don't understand how that is different from a "safe dealer".

If he doesn't mind me using him as an example, how about Appliance Brad vs. Home Depot. Both are appliance dealers, but only Brad is in the appliance business.

There are a lot of people who sell things strictly to make money. They don't know much about what they sell, aren't qualified to deal with it beyond selling it, and often cut corners just like your average scammer.

Many of the guys who call themselves "safe companies" in my area are actually just "safe retailers". We both sell safes, but only I have the vetted manpower, equipment, licensing, insurance, etc. to deal with safes. That's why somebody who buys a safe from them has me deliver it.

This doesn't just apply to my industry. I'm amazed at how many people will hire somebody to do work, usually based on price alone, and do absolutely zero due diligence when it comes to who they let inside their home. I am rarely asked to provide proof of insurance, but I am insured. The other guy doing it for half as much as I am? They don't ask him either, and he's not.

Wise words.

When we replaced our safes, we went to a business that only dealt with safes. Somewhat more expensive, but worth it. More knowledgeable than the box stores and we were able to arrange delivery and install with them and not have to go to a 3rd party.

May 03, 2017, 10:08 PM

armored

UPDATE:
I ended up buying a Champion Trophy 42 safe with a La Gard electronic lock. The safe has a high gloss black finish.
A Gun shop had it as a floor model so I bought it at a good price. I actually dealt with Champions regional distributor for delivery and installation.
The delivery charge for the 1000# safe was $300.

It has a very good fire rating that is what my main objective was.