(Part 2) Best home safes according to redditors

Your fear is expressed every time a new state in the US decides to loosen up their concealed carry laws and allow law-abiding citizens to carry weapons in public.

There's a vocal group of people claiming there will be blood in the streets and it will become the "Wild West" again.

Then, the law is passed, more people start carrying weapons, and you know what happens? Either the gun crime in the area stays the same or it decreases.

Every time.

Almost makes you think that law abiding gun owners aren't the ones you need to be worried about having guns, and that criminals aren't going through legal channels to acquire guns. What a concept.

Incidentally, we also had the "Assault Weapons Ban" for ten years back in the 90's. You know what happened when the "Assault Weapons Ban" expired? Gun crime decreased. I'll be damned!

EDIT: While I'm up on my soap box here I'll take a moment to endorse the Barska mini biometric safe. I own one, it works great, keeps the kids away from my guns, and allows quick access while not having to worry about a key to lose.

Diversion safe.


https://www.amazon.com/7-up-Soda-Pop-Can-Safe/dp/B0034M1Z4Q

Credit freezes are permanent until lifted. And OP definitely wants freezes, not the weaker "fraud alerts". (With just a fraud alert, businesses and banks can still issue and offer services, they are just supposed to do extra verification. A freeze stops it altogether unless you unfreeze your reports.)

Here's a quick guide. I'm making it kind of general to anyone so that I can copy/paste it in the future:

• First and foremost, report any stolen credit cards or missing checks to their respective banks or issuers.
  
  
• As immediately as possible, place freezes with each of the following Credit Reporting Agencies (the "Big 3" plus 1):
  Experian Security Freeze
  Equifax Security Freeze
  TransUnion Security Freeze
  Innovis Security Freeze
  Depending on your state, these may be free for everyone, or may only be free for identity theft victims. If it's free in your state, or if you don't mind paying for immediate peace of mind, then place the freezes online and skip to the next bullet point. If you can't afford to pay, but your state makes it free for identity theft victims, place a fraud alert immediately online (free, and unlike a freeze you only have to do it with one agency, they will report it to the others), then file an identity theft affadavit and police report (info below) and then come back and file your free freezes (you will need to mail them in with copies of your documentation).
  
  
• Next, freeze ChexSystems (so nobody can open a bank account, at most places, in your name):
  ChexSystems Security Freeze
  
  
• Also, opt-out of pre-screened credit offers from coming to you in the mail:
  OptOutPrescreen
  
  
• After all your freezes, create an identity theft affidavit and file a police report. You can file your affidavit online with the FTC. When you are finished, save your complaint reference number, and click "Click here to get your completed FTC Identity Theft Affidavit". Make sure to save a copy and print it.
  Then, file your police report. Bring your filled out affidavit, a form of government issued ID, proof of address, and a copy of the FTC memo to law enforcement with you.
  If you haven't signed the affidavit yet, bring your affadavit to a notary public to have notarized. Many banks offer notary services for free. DO NOT sign the affadavit until instructed to do so by the notary public! They must witness your signature! Now you will have a notarized identity theft affadavit along with the police report. Together these two documents make up your "Identity Theft Report", and will be the basis for any future disputes.
  Resources:
  FTC.gov Identity Theft Affidavit (.pdf)
  If you don't want to file online with the FTC, you can print this blank affidavit and fill it out.
  FTC.gov Identity Theft Guide (.pdf)
  There are sample documents at the end of the identity theft guide, including a blank identity theft affadavit, and also sample dispute letters.
  
  
• File a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affadavit with the IRS. Read it, fill it out, sign and mail it. Then continue to file and pay your taxes like usual.
  
  
• Pull a copy of your credit report to look for newly opened accounts. You will need to dispute fraudulent accounts with both the credit reporting agency, and with the fraud department of the bank or lender where the accounts were opened. You should also look for recent credit inquiries that you didn't initiate (signs of attempted fraud), and check to make sure that the only addresses being reported on your credit report are your actual address (thieves will open accounts using addresses they control, or try and change the address for your existing accounts to one they control). Dispute any fraudulent inquiries or addresses. You can get copies of your reports for free via www.annualcreditreport.com, or through a credit monitoring service (read below).
  
  
• You should also consider signing up for a credit monitoring service that will let you have daily report pulls, and keep it signed up for at least a couple of months (preferably a year). If you have AmEx, I would sign up for CreditSecure Unlimited, otherwise any service that has 3 bureau monitoring that has alerts is fine, such as USAA CreditCheck Monitoring Premium. You placed freezes, so if nothing comes up in the next couple of months, it probably never will. If you can't afford a paid service, consider signing up for Credit Sesame (uses Experian), CreditKarma (uses TransUnion), and Quizzle (uses Equifax). It's a pain in the ass to have to manage three logins and look out for alerts from different places, but it's your only (long term) free route.
  
  
• If you want to reduce the amount of personal information about you available online, use a service like SafeShepherd. You can cancel after a couple of months, because once they've done the heavy lifting of opting you out of databases, you probably don't need them anymore.
  
  
• While you are at it, put all of your phone numbers on the Do Not Call Registry if they aren't already. You can verify online if you aren't sure.
  
  
• Keep an eye on your accounts. Check your recent transactions frequently. Set up SMS alerts with your bank and credit cards for things like "address changes", "failed log-in attempts", and/or "suspicious activity" so that you can be notified immediately.
  
  
• If you need to mail anything, send all mail certified, return reciept requested, and make a note to yourself of what you sent along with the certified mailing number. It is important to have a paper trail for documents, and certified mail is the gold standard for sending legal correspondence. Send copies of original documents if possible, but if you need to send original documents keep copies of them for yourself (write brief notes like the Certified Mail #'s on the copies, so that you don't lose that information). When you get back the green signature receipt cards, attach them to your copies of what you sent.
  
  
• Change your passwords, and use two-factor authentication (2FA) for any accounts that support it. Especially Email and Banking services. Gmail, Bank of America, Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter, and many other services support two factor authentication. You can find a whole list at twofactorauth.org. Make sure to print out backup codes (if applicable), and keep the backup codes in a safe location such as a fireproof safe. Two factor authentication will keep anyone who gets your password from being able to log in, but if you don't have your backup codes and you lose your phone or device, you'll be locked out too!
  
  
• Immediately dispute fraudulent activity as soon as you learn of it. Dispute debt collection notices within 30 days (to protect your rights under FDCPA), and send all disputes via certified mail, return receipt requested.
  
  
• Protect your information more carefully in the future. Keep important identification and sensitive documents on your person at all times when they are not in a secure place (a locked car is not a secure place). If you don't have a safe deposit box you should invest in a safe (preferably a fire resistant RSC-rated safe, but any cheap locking fire safe is better than nothing) to store your documents in at home, and only take them out for as little time as is absolutely necessary. Don't carry your social security card in your purse or wallet.
  
  FYI OP: If you had a passport or passport card, those are considered a "List A" document, and you could have presented just that with your I9, without needing to provide your birth certificate or social security card. You should use those in the future. Although, if you lost your passport you would still need to report them as missing or stolen.
  
  edit: Thanks for the gold! I've also cleaned it up a bit and added it to the wiki, so it'll appear in the index list at some point: /r/personalfinance/wiki/identity_theft

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGY6GPG

This is on sale right now for 67 bucks.

This one may be too small
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WPCQWK

I think that having one that looks like this could be a deterrent to your MIL because it looks like business and she's not likely to be able to get into it if she tries. You won't have to worry about a key. I would just keep it out and if she asks about it, you can either say "It's to keep private things safe" or just come right out and say "It's to keep my medication safe." If she's dumb enough to ask why you need to lock up the meds, then I would definitely sit down and talk about how she has an issue, and that she's drug seeking. Tell her that you know there are better medications to try first for occasional migraines than narcotics, that actually stop the migraine vs just treating the pain. Then tell her that there are a lot of treatments for arthritis that are available to her before narcotics and she needs to see an arthritis specialist if her arthritis is so bad that she is drug seeking. I'd talk about this in front of FIL and with your husband so she is having a little intervention going on, of sorts.

I also have chronic pain and on top of that I am lucky enough to have developed severe osteoarthritis very young and I've gone through all the treatments available. We're now looking at stuff like spinal fusion so I can stop moving those bones. Her bitching about her arthritis one night is not the type of arthritis pain that needs.

Did she show signs of drug use before you moved in? Because most people don't just start raiding for pills on a whim, and especially at her age. Also, FIL seemed way too comfortable raiding your drugs for her.

Always use blinkers, even not when transporting! If you don't use blinkers you deserve to be pulled over all the time...

I also recommend using some sort of diversion safe, like this one I have. They go on sale a lot.

Agreed. I bought this safe a couple years ago for my pistols. Works fantastic. Has plenty of extra space for valuables as well. Plus it comes with hardware to bolt it to the floor or wall if you want.

https://www.amazon.com/7-up-Soda-Pop-Can-Safe/dp/B0034M1Z4Q

They're all over the place

It was in a locked container only the owner had access to. The OP said they took a case they thought contained the firearm, they never actually explicitly said they saw the handgun, since it was in a locked container they couldn't access. I think it's probably a safe assumption that they tried to open it and verify the contents, but couldn't, so just took the case. The post never mentions ammunition, so we don't know if it was stored in a separate case the OP didn't take, or if the locked hard shell case was large enough to contain it.


Nobody is going to have a proper gun safe in a college campus room, mate. We don't know what the contract says is an acceptable safe for storage, but if something like this would suffice, then a locked hard shell case isn't too far from it.

Life pro tip: write this down, especially if you're constantly traveling to customer sites, eating taco hell on the way, etc., Magnetic key box, and a complete change of clothes to include shoes.

Most modern cars have the ability to do remote unlock via Onstar/Starlink/Assist/Bluelink/whatever your manufacturer calls it. You can buy aftermarket OnStar devices -- I don't have experience with them, but you might find out if they can control the locks.

A more low-tech approach might also work.

"You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me."

I bought one of these at a yard sale (it seemed like a good idea at the time). Because I own nothing valuable that would fit in it, all it contains a cheap 15 lb concrete gargoyle that I bought at a garden center. Some day there's going to be a very pissed off burglar in my town.

https://www.amazon.com/7-up-Soda-Pop-Can-Safe/dp/B0034M1Z4Q $9

Get creative bro. You have friends back home? Stick deodorant can fit 2 10ml vials. They make these Barbasol Shaving Cream Can Diversion Safe Colors/Types May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010EBVCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cPKFDb4JS210Q
Nowadays when I'm in iraq I can bring pretty much what I want as a contractor. When i was active and deployed there in 05 one of my guys had a source that labeled these little foil packet things as aroma oils or some shit and came in easily in our gear. But, if you cant carry it in with you and they refuse to stock injectables have your buddies send it to you in a package.

First, get yourself one of these for the bottom of your closet: http://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-H3300-1-29-Cubic-Foot-Waterproof-Security/dp/B000Z8T7FQ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1421352197&sr=8-10&keywords=sentry+safe

Put your jewelry and papers into it. In case of fire, you grab that one case and you're good.

It sucks that she moved across the boundaries and used your room. I'm betting there's some embarrassing reason for it that now that you're upset, she's unwilling to share.

I think that you work to get over your fear of people seeing your underwear, and have a frank talk with her where you say something like "Look, I'm not sure why you needed to use my bed. And normally I'm willing to share my things in most cases. But I would appreciate the courtesy of asking before you do, so I can make that choice ok? Are we good?"

You know....like grownups?

http://www.amazon.com/TVTimedirect-DS-3-Hidden-Wall-Safe/dp/B000RJ1ZRG

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B078K2YPRW/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_dp_1

According to Amazon product info it should be a 4-digit combination. Should only take a few hours to try all of the 4-digit combinations of the most worn keys on the keypad.

If you're not feeling the DIY, you can also get a pre-made can-safe and use that.

the easy part

a burglar would need access for minutes to not only find a well hidden safe, but then to access it. and minutes really make a world of difference.

it really depends on what you wanna store... there's combination and key lock safes that are books. that are, of course, not secure. but if hidden in plain sight, nobody would know a thing, it just looks like a dictionary.
Visit a locksmith that also sells safes, find a T-rated safe, or an E-rated safe (depends on the manufacturer). OR i read a thread where a guy said if you can ask around or send some emails to local businesses, you might find one of them looking to upgrade their safe and they'll let you buy their old one... a properly secure safe will be EXPENSIVE but sometimes businesses will sell an old one of theirs just so they wont have to dick around to get rid of it. there's fast ways to open all of the popular consumer safes..

here's some stuff to look at

https://www.deansafe.com/tltltljesa.html

http://www.empiresafe.com/product-category/hs-home-safes/diamond-tdr/

https://www.safeandvaultstore.com/products/amsec-csc1913-burglar-fire-rated-safe

https://www.safeandvaultstore.com/collections/burglary-safes/products/safeandvaultstore-uc-2720-utility-burglar-chest-uc-2720

whatever you choose to buy. bolt it down no matter what. A safe is a damn good investment. i'd spend somewhere from $850-$2500 on one personally. anything more than that is likely overkill for a residential application. (unless you're storing the fucking holy grail in your closet).

I'm not sure what size you're looking for but this may be your best bet. I've had the medium sized one and it worked great for about a year and a half before I broke it. This would be your best deal because the ones with actual metal are a lot smaller and way more expensive.

SentrySafe 1210 Fire-Safe Security Chest https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008HZUI34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R7vjzbP0BSZFS


If your looking for something concealable I've also bought this and it worked great. Both are key locks but are perfect for our uses. Easy as hell to hide too.

Ohuhu Dictionary Diversion Book Safe with Combination Lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKINC4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z-vjzb6MQQBDG

I keep mine in a safe with a manual button lock to keep kids out of my stuff.

Similar to this one: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Home-Safe-1-52-Cubic/dp/B078K2YPRW

Wall mounted in a closet.

Thinking about moving it to the basement next to the hvac vent near the utility closet. I have a ranch house and the basement stays cool year round, it's completely underground.


Once I get my gun safe (Really Big) I'll probably keep everything in there with my rifles and extra pistols.

Is the S&G Dial centered where the old keypad is? I've considered converting my Cannon safe to use one those these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EDF466/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A84E6XUYASMGU

I don't know what is so special about the 1100 model, because the 1200 and 1210 which are the same size retail for 22$ and 29$. Hell, the 1200 is even 16$ at The Home Depot

Sorry, I didn't mean to diminish your good find

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SentrySafe-0-18-cu-ft-Fire-Safes-Chest-1200/203327430

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Resistant-Chest-Cubic-Extra/dp/B008HZUI1G/

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Resistant-Chest-Cubic-1210/dp/B008HZUI34/

Lock kit for a dial Lock.

The Fix

Get 2 tapered pins and ball bearing that just fit in the hole. ( the pins I linked too are pricey check your local hardware store) just giving you an idea of what to look for. )

Remove old lock install a taper pin from the back try to only insert it 3/8 inch. Now insert bearing preferably with hammer. You can now install taper pin on front. then grind them off. This is the best fix.

The easy fix is just a tapered pin in the front or back.

Follow instructions that come with lock on the Install. Be careful cutting dial rod you get one chance and don't mess up the threads. clamp the piece your cutting off in vice if possible, Don't hold dial and cut you can damage it. clean end with a file.

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Check your combo multiple times. before closing door.

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Sorry I never recommend electronic safe locks for floor safes due to water issues.

This is what I have. It's more heavy duty and definitely keeps the smell in because it had a seal. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LJOX94?pc_redir=1411576492&robot_redir=1#

It's like putting "Secret Book Safe" on the outside of this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZI6X6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_co3cBbXMC8YNC

It’s a toss up between 1000 minutes to myself and 1000 books. Those two would go well together too! I could use a [key lock box] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BFY6EU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fT.SAbXMXMS0Y) since my kids like to lock me out of the house

Apparently you can swap out the electronic lock for a manual one yourself.

Video review by someone who swapped his out. And the lock he used can be purchased here.

Also, this appears to be in the neighborhood of 11-12 guage steel (it's 2.75mm thick according to the manufacturer's website).

This is probably a dumb question, but in theory could I use one of these to store my handguns (it's obviously too small for a rifle)?

http://www.amazon.ca/SentrySafe-H3300-Fire-Safe-Waterproof-Security/dp/B000Z8T7FQ

Edit: it weighs about 60 pounds empty, so not much risk of someone picking it up and walking off with it.

Get an aneros. Use it regularly - makes all orgasms better, but on its own it takes a while to actually enjoy the sensation.

I've kept things hidden through a small slit in the fabric covering the bottom of my box spring, inside my desktop computer, in the bottom of my backpacking backpack underneath my camping gear, underneath clothes in my dresser, in jacket pockets hanging in my closet, in the attic crawl space accessible from a door in my closet, and more.

Also:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MZI6X6C/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1504476092&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lockbox&dpPl=1&dpID=41W-9Zu-cNL&ref=plSrch

I have AmazonBasics Desk Drawer Safe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WPCQWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ST18Bb1FRSWMN and it would fit your needs.

It's not exactly a beach item, but if you're going by yourself I recommend getting one of those key hides for your car and leaving your valuables (ID, cards, etc) locked inside.

It's not much of an issue, but it's an issue. It's really easy for someone to make off with your wallet if you leave it on the sand and you're in the water. Obviously if you have someone else to keep an eye on it it's not a big deal, but theft does happen.

Also, you should stash a change of clothes in the car. Not because they might get stolen, but mostly because you're likely to have sand everywhere and it's just good sense to have something clean and dry to put on if need be.

Since what you're storing aren't items of intrinsic value, have you considered a PO Box? They're a lot easier to break into but in reality quite secure and access is often much better than the local bank vault - I think the UPS boxes are mostly available 24/7.

Alternatively, if you're access these documents regularly, it might be worth investing in a small safe to keep at home. Again, with little intrinsic value to the items, they won't be much of a target and you can hide the safe in lots of places. Something like this, tucked away, would probably be all you need and you'll never have to leave home to access it.

You could consider purchasing a small personal lock box, like this one. It's fairly cheap (cheaper than replacing all your brushes!) and it comes with a tether to keep it in your room.

Hola hotpinkfishfood!

I don't believe we've had the pleasure of talking. Over the past month though, I have been working, enjoying the summer and trying to relax during my free time.

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Thanks for the contest :)

get a magnetic hide a key and put it under your car with your stuff inside. or just put it in your underwear. you want a big hide a key so u can fit more stuff in. also make sure the magnet is good, otherwise wait to put it until last minute so it doesnt fall when dirivng. some have really good magnets tho and will never fall off so do ur research.

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https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Line-Extra-Magnetic-91201/dp/B000MVFLCY/ref=pd_sbs_236_1/131-1012518-6505733?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000MVFLCY&pd_rd_r=1de84869-35e3-4461-ac8b-ae9f8976060c&pd_rd_w=qKUMx&pd_rd_wg=Oj4SN&pf_rd_p=1c11b7ff-9ffb-4ba6-8036-be1b0afa79bb&pf_rd_r=KRGQFZNVR4HFAA7SWGHW&psc=1&refRID=KRGQFZNVR4HFAA7SWGHW

I just saw the episode of Shark Tank the other day with something like this.

But even with the publicity of Shark Tank and their backing it went out of business family quick.
https://2paragraphs.com/2018/01/garage-door-lock-what-happened-after-shark-tank-275000-deal/

Not what you are asking for, but you can get lock boxes that you can put the key into, like realtors used to use.

Mount something like this to the garage:
ORIA Key Storage Lock Box, 4-Digit Combination Lock Box, Wall Mounted Lock Box, Resettable Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RXZNKK/

Or even a key pad deadbolt placed correctly in the door might work.

So, I'm trying to pick out affordable safe options. I've decided the back of one of the closets is the best spot. So far I'm looking at one of these:

Super cheap, and might look obvious in a closet: https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Outlet-Safe/dp/B000SM3NRW/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1497663044&sr=1-5&keywords=wall+safe&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6029090011%2Cp_36%3A1253528011.

A bit more:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Homak-Small-Wall-Safe/19790325?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=47caed39-32b6-4836-8774-73df55751ff7&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=47caed39-32b6-4836-8774-73df55751ff7&item_id=19790325&parent_anchor_item_id=21839942&parent_item_id=21839942&placement_id=irs-2-m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=Qwwp3lDRrVQZcVmkDC6PyQ

This looks a bit more like the real deal I think:
https://www.amazon.com/Stalwart-Electronic-Deluxe-Digital-Steel/dp/B00JOJHIY4/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1497663190&sr=1-5&keywords=wall%2Bsafe&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6029090011%2Cp_36%3A2000-4000&th=1

I was just thinking what if someone saw this? But then, if this motivated them to buy my house after I get it on the market, then I'm totally cool with that. Maybe I'll tag an addition $5000 onto the price for that sweet reddit karma they would get.

get yourself a small fire safe for $50 like this and keep it tucked away in a drawer or under a bed.

(fireproof is important because it helps keep things air-tight)

if anyone asks what is in it, just say your parents gave it to you for your paperwork (checkbook, passport, birth certificate, SS card, etc...) and you'll be fine.

Side note - feel free to PM me if you are looking for a small custom rig for college! I have some for-sale threads on /r/entexchange :-)

Uh, which model? I only ask because I recently found out they have an S&G replacement kit available on Amazon for $80 bucks.

I got you bro.

https://www.amazon.com/Southwest-Specialty-Products-51003C-Diversion/dp/B0009ZEXJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469562127&sr=8-1&keywords=hidden+container

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000SM3NRW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Just got this and it's a great little safe, and cheap. Fits two handguns with extra room for mags, etc. It's out of stock right now, though. You can request to be notified when it's back in stock.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078WPCQWK

Read the homepage section "How Does EmlaLock Work?" It recomends a realtor's lock box. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/ORIA-Storage-4-Digit-Combination-Resettable/dp/B073RXZNKK/

Could be that you just spin the numbers without looking to randomize ( I've only ever been a keyholder >.< ).

Floor safe $140usd from Amazon.

It really depends on how much security you are looking for. This Amazon basics safe is perfect for keeping my handguns out of reach of my kids.

Not so good for fire/water/burglary protection though

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Home-Safe-1-80-Cubic/dp/B078K2YPRW/ref=sr_1_26?keywords=sentry+safe&qid=1562896743&s=gateway&sr=8-26

Okay I have a few things I think would be good to have. First of all target sells these amazing sheet sets. They're inexpensive and they last a long time. Whether you're dorming or not its good to have one of these. Do yourself a favor and get one of these and maybe one of these as well so you're not fighting over plugs. I see you play some instruments so its good to have some of these. Do yourself a favor and get one of these but this one may be better for you. This would be great for all your laundry and accessories. And last but not least this is an amazing desk to have for your computer and books (plus its free shipping :D).

If I win I'd love this and this

Would you like a falafel with that?

mine is probably this Dr Pepper can safe. its a little stash container that looks like a can of Dr Pepper, my favorite soda.

thanks for hosting a contest!

This has to be the lamest item listed lol but it would be wonderful. A fireproof safe. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LJOX94/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

Most smoke shops have cans like this but if you can't find any I found a link for you:
http://www.amazon.com/Southwest-Specialty-Products-51003C-Diversion/dp/B0009ZEXJU

Yeah.

Might be best to get something like this http://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-7250-Waterproof-Floor-Inches/dp/B000EGOOIY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370483508&sr=8-1&keywords=ground+safe

Take an air powered chisel to your boat flooring, put the safe in, then pour some cement around it and place something over top of it.

cut hole into the wall the size of an outlet that you plug stuff into. get a wire holder box for the outlet hole you cut. its the size of a fist. ypu can fit probably a oz of weed smushed in there or a stack of money and personal use stuff.

heres what im talking about : https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Outlet-Safe/dp/B000SM3NRW

I will say, having owned several Stack-On cabinets, you really have to be aware of what you're getting when you buy them.

For starters, they just categorically will not keep someone out if they've got even a minute and the mind to do so. I pried open the door of one with my bare hands in less than a minute after the lock broke (more on that in a second.) If you lack my chad-like physique, a screwdriver (or hell even probably just a pen) would do the same job no problem.

They are also one step short of an actual cage in terms of airflow. If you want something that's even remotely air tight or you're concerned about moisture, a Stack-On cabinet has shit load of holes in it. I took Sugru and patched the majority of them and that worked okay but realistically it needs a lot of work if you're going to keep it even moderately air tight.

The locks are the cheapest of the cheap. The first two cabinets I had failed because the lock just fell apart. They're made of some egregiously terrible pot metal. You can upgrade them and, if you can find the right type of lock, it's relatively simple to do but if the lock fails while the locking bars are engaged you will almost certainly have to bend the door open to even get at the contents of the locker and at that point it's pretty much toast.

What worked pretty well for me was getting one of those key safes and just bolting it to the outside of the locker. The key safe is far more resistant to fuckery than the locker is and anyone determined to get into the locker is going to bypass the key safe entirely and just yank the door open.

This is basically just a locker to keep kids and guests away from guns and to keep things in the same relative space. Do not count on it to protect your shit during a burglary because there's very little you can do to it that's going to prevent that.

I'm not saying "avoid" but do be aware of what you're getting into and adjust expectations accordingly.

If money is that tight where you cant get something a little better, at least go for their "tactical" model. I have not personally had my hands on one but from what I've seen they are a step up from the basic lockers that solve a lot of the issues the lockers have and the price bump really isn't that bad.

To help with moisture, get a silicone cloth and wipe guns down before they go back into wherever you're storing them. Even just doing this will help immensely and I have one stuck to the inside of my safe for everything that goes in. Being in the PNW, moisture is foremost on my list of concerns for firearms. Plus it's like $5.

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Resistant-Chest-Cubic-1210/dp/B008HZUI34

1. If I'm going to be drinking wine at school, I should really upgrade my tastes from "Boxed Franzia, on sale"!
   
   
2. This is pretty much a robot broom. I'm not sure what could be more magic than that! He would also be my friend and companion, and I bet with a few spells he would be a beloved housepet.
   
   
3. Sounds like I need a new topper!
   
   
4. I'm going to need something to reference all of the crazy new things I'll be learning!
   
   
5. A chest to keep all my things safe from prying hands.
   
   
6. One might also say, a concealer?
   
   :)

ok here it goes
riddle 1 - this Why a spoon, cousin? Well, upon further review of my wishlist one would see that this spoon and a kettle are missing tools of a beer brewing kit. And if you need to ask HOW a beer brewing kit would help in school ... you haven't been to school. "but Pax" you say in an impatient tone "the answer to the riddle isn't beer. True ... the kit can also ferment wine (mind ... blown)
riddle 2 - this I don't have a broom on my wishlist. But with, your broom is my broom...
riddle 3 - this I have two beautiful and awesome toddlers. They like cate in the hat. Who is not awesome. But who is hearing ... a hat! What else s he wearing? A bowtie. Awesome, right?
riddle 4 - the books in latin is biblia - which means that the bible really just means book. This would help me understand it better.
riddle 5 - well, this, obviously the purpose of a trunk is among other to keep things safe (like my spoon, biblia commentary and so) This would help me keep everything safe.
extra point - be honest, when thinking about wearing a cap, one should also wear this

Diversion Can Safe: https://www.amazon.com/Southwest-Specialty-Products-40005C-Diversion/dp/B001QOGNCS/ref=pd_ybh_a_268?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FYBJ8Z8CAGBRYW3MTZNF

I use this simple plastic box. I can change the combination easily. You dont need anything complicated.

KIDDE SAFETY 001844 Lock Magnet Key Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BFY6EU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SU7ADbZ41H9PX

Something like this, secured and well hidden https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GOYCYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_E7bAzbMKSVNK0

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