Save Money on a Secondhand Safe
Purchasing a secondhand safe, also known as a pre-used safe rather than a new one can help you save a lot of money. The tricky part though is to find a good reliable one as there are so many secondhand safes available to choose from. Unfortunately the internet nowadays has made it so easy for anyone to post a secondhand safe online of any quality. Our safes experts put together a list of tips for you when you are selecting a secondhand safe, to ensure that you get a good one that is not only strong & reliable, but also helps you to save lots of cash on hand.
Tip no. 1: You must check out the features on the safe.
Tip no. 2: Consult an Expert
After you set your eyes on a particular pre-used safe, it is always smart to call around and discuss with someone who specialises in the safes field. You can call up a Locksmith and ask for a quote to crack this safe open, and used this as an indication of how secure this safe is. Of course, the safer the safe is, the more expensive the quote is to crack it open.
Tip no. 3: Consider the weight of the safe
Safes around the size of 700 x 600 x 600 mm generally weigh at least 250kg. A rule of thumb is that the heavier the safe is, the harder it is to crack it open. For example, pre-used Guardall high security safe no. 181 weighs 140kg, pre-used CMI high security safe no.171 weighs 549kg. This heavier weight reflects its higher cash rating level and price.
Another thing you must keep in mind is that moving the safe can be quite hazardous. If someone is injured during the move, you could end up paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars in hospital and physio fees. For this reason it is much safer and cost effective to hire a professional that specialises in safe relocation and installation.
Tip no. 4: Know your locking mechanism
There are many locking mechanisms available, including key, digital keypad, combination dial, you can also find safes that has a combination of different types of locking mechanisms, for example digital & combination, digital & key and combination & key.
If you have your eyes set on a secondhand safe, but it doesn’t have the locking you desire, we can change this for you. Just contact us and our safes expert can help you out.
We understand it can be challenging to find your ideal secondhand safe as there are just so many options available and so many factors to consider. Don’t worry Safeguard Safes is here for you. Give us a call on 1300 764 971 and we’ll help you out.