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 Looks and feels solid, haven't tested it in a fire. August 24, 2008
Ryan Williams (PA, United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Looks and feels very heavy/sturdy. Haven't tested it in a fire (hope I don't have to, obviously). Room to fit 8.5 x 11" documents without folding, which is very nice. Must be stored horizontally to be effective (according to the instructions). Comes with two keys. Probably wouldn't be great strictly for privacy applications since you could most likely break the handle and/or lock fairly easily if you really wanted to, but that's okay because it's just supposed to provide protection from fire and water. I don't know if it's ultimately a five-star product or not (that would depend on how it performs in a fire), but I have no complaints thus far and I'm going with the "innocent until proven guilty" style of rating. Would buy again.
---Update--- After a few months of storing documents inside this thing, I have encountered a common problem among users: paper becomes damp and moldy. My documents were not ruined, but they felt slightly damp whenever I opened the safe, and some cash I put in there was starting to grow brown mold. I'm not sure why this is (lack of air circulation, maybe?), but the company is aware of the problem and will give you free desiccants (silica gel packets) to soak up the moisture. All you have to do is call them and ask. I got my free silica gel packets in the mail a few weeks ago (they sent several big ones), and threw them in the safe. Now my documents feel nice and dry, and I'm no longer worried that they're going to get ruined by moisture/mold. A smart response by the company to an otherwise annoying problem!
OUTSTANDING PRODUCT January 8, 2009
J. Molinari (Staten Island, NY)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I BOUGHT THIS TO REPLACE AN OLD SENTRY PRODUCT THAT WASN'T WATERPROOF, AND IT WAS A GREAT DECISION. THE HONEYWELL IS LARGER AND THE SEAL CLOSES WITHOUT STRUGGLING. I MENTION THAT BECAUSE I WENT INTO STAPLES TO VIEW THE SIMILIAR SENTRY FIREPROOF/WATERPROOF SAFE, AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND THERE WAS NO HANDLE, WHICH IS REALLY STUPID. THE HONEYWELL OUTSHINES THE SENTRY PRODUCT BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS, AND 8 1/2 X 11 DOCUMENTS FIT PERFECTLY. YOU WON'T BE SORRY. I LIVE IN NYC AND IT WAS DELIVERED 2 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE. $34.99 AND FREE SHIPPING IS LIKE STEALING SOMETHING FROM AMAZON.COM.
Good Value March 26, 2009
Paul R. Herholz Jr. (Northern Virginia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This document safe is a good value when purchased with free shipping. I'm not concerned with the supposition that a fire may melt the box or fuze it together. The manufacturer will replace the item if it is ever damaged in a fire.
Sweet Safe April 8, 2009
Jonathan P. Davis
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This safe is better than I expected. It's nice and solid, not too heavy, but not too light. Locks and unlocks nicely. A lot more space inside than expected. It hasn't been in a fire or flood yet, so thus far I don't know how the disaster features are, but I'm sure it'd be fine.
Terrific April 22, 2009
Ilia A. Roldan (Waterbury, CT)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great box. Heavy, but worth it. It will keep all of my important papers safe and ready to do in an emergency.
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