3 Factors to Consider When Protecting Your Valuables

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3 Factors to Consider When Protecting Your
Valuables
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• Whether your items of value have been left to you
  by a deceased relative, or youve worked hard and
  purchased them as an investment, youll naturally
  want to keep them as safe and secure as you
  possibly can, for as long as is necessary.
• While storing your items of value in a high
  security residential safe is the best way to
  prevent them from being damaged by fire or water,
  or from being stolen, you should also take the
  following precautions

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• 1.Always update your inventory
• If you dont keep an inventory of your valuables,
  you should create one right away! With a
  catalogue of valuables, you can make sure that
  everything is where its supposed to be, and can
  easily identify whether something may have been
  stolen, or has gone missing. Not only that, but
  you will also be able to prove ownership to the
  relevant authorities or insurance providers in
  the event of an emergency, such as a house fire
  or burglary.

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• Scan your inventory, receipts and notes about any
  of your valuable items so that you dont have to
  root through a pile of paperwork to find what you
  need. You can even create a visual record by
  recording each item along with a brief
  description. Be sure to update your inventory
  each time you add to it, or remove an item.
• Keep them in a secure location
• Storing precious and valuable items in a high
  security, fire resistant safe is really the only
  way to ensure that theyre as protected as they
  can be, and if you hide the safe and have it
  professionally bolted to the floor or wall, you
  can keep them even safer, for longer.

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• Always purchase your safe from a reputable
  manufacturer, and ideally have it professionally
  installed to make sure that its as secure as it
  can be.
• Insure your valuables for the right amount
• Did you know that standard homeowners insurance
  doesnt cover certain items in your home? Even if
  the value of the items falls within your limit
  for damages, expensive items such as jewelry, may
  need to be catalogued and insured separately. If
  youre unsure, your insurance agent will be able
  to help you determine the right amount of
  coverage, and will visit your home or place of
  work at a time thats convenient for you. Compare
  offers if youre getting insurance for the first
  time, or shopping around for a better deal, and
  dont commit to a policy until youre 100 sure
  that its the right one for you.

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• Ultimately, storing your valuables in a high
  security safe gives you the best level of
  protection, but having an inventory and insuring
  each item for the right amount, can also help you
  protect your assets in the event of a theft or
  other emergency.
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  since 1999. With a team of highly skilled workers
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