Keeping my gear safe?

[Bill@WelcomeHome]

Basically, you are screwed and and the mercy of the fates. You probably can't put a safe in your place that is large enough and heavy enough that a couple of guys couldn't carry it out when you're not around. Insurance is expensive and in your situation there are to many wiggle-outs from which the company would not have to pay, and you'll get awfully tired of setting up and tearing down your gear. A wise man would keep the existence of such stuff secret, keep it in a closet, and pull it out when needed, but I bet that ship has sailed. just be careful.

[FullCount]

Originally Posted by thefanbelow

I'm a college student and I just spent a decent chunk of money on my gear.. Picked up a few mics, a interface, nice pre, 4-track recorder, Cloudlifter, and some cables. I probably have around $1200 in gear (not including guitar)

I live in a apartment with some roommates and the apartment is known for parties so a lot of people are coming in and out of the place, and I want to keep my stuff safe this year.

Would people recommend getting a safe to store it all in or getting insurance on it? It might not be a lot of money in the grand scheme but to a college kid it's a lot.

Thanks.

Insurance will want to know a lot of things about the property(and about the people living there). Since you in a college/party share house, they might give you horrible rates; doesn't hurt to look into it though. It's a tricky situation, though, because you don't own your property so you can't really do to much to it. I wrote up a little list in the "Stolen equipement" thread a few months ago. Maybe some of the points could help you

Stolen Equipment

[Egg_Fried_Rice]

I took up archery!

In all seriousness, maybe relocate it if poss to a friend or nearby family?

[Egg_Fried_Rice]

or just ask people to grow up?

[vexidz]

Originally Posted by Egg_Fried_Rice

or just ask people to grow up?

Yeah that. Ive had a similar problem, with roommates and their much more older friends than me. Youre gonna have to make a firm statement that anyone who touches your equipment will get in troubles with your otherwise ppl wont take you seriously

[Kaoz]

Put it all in your room, get a lock, problem solved.

[thefanbelow]

Originally Posted by vexidz

Yeah that. Ive had a similar problem, with roommates and their much more older friends than me. Youre gonna have to make a firm statement that anyone who touches your equipment will get in troubles with your otherwise ppl wont take you seriously

It's not my apartment-mates I'm worried about, but some drunk partygoer who ends up in my apartment to maybe use the bathroom and ends up finding some stuff. I am a little paranoid but can't hurt to be safe.

[2manyrocks]

If the landlord will allow it, some metal storage lockers will bolt to the floor. Or if you have a closet with a normal door, it's no problem to add a door knob with a lock.

[thefanbelow]

Originally Posted by 2manyrocks

If the landlord will allow it, some metal storage lockers will bolt to the floor. Or if you have a closet with a normal door, it's no problem to add a door knob with a lock.

Those things look pricey. I went to a key store today and they told me I can get a hasp and put a small lock on it, and it will be virtually impossible to open.. I don't suspect a grand attempt at thievery, but I wouldn't be surprised if some kids end up wandering the floors and look for a quick fix so I think this will do it. Now I just have to figure out how to install the thing...

[retrogradeorbit]

I am also a renter and you can put a safe in. You can't put it into the building physically, but if you have some seriously heavy furniture, like a full sized dresser, you can bolt it into the bottom of that. Double nuts on the inside. Its not fool proof but stops opportunistic crime that is the biggest risk in shared accommodation.

[2manyrocks]

Surplus 50 cal ammunition cans are not that expensive. Just add a padlock, drill a couple of holes to bolt it to something so they can't walk off with it.