Recent safe buying experience

[Blockhead]

Since my wife is always needing extra space for her spices, I decided it was time to buy her a safe to keep all that oregano and basil fresh as long as possible. I chose to go with the Bighorn 19ECB sold through Costco. They were offering a $200 off coupon and free shipping, so for just under $600 for a "24 gun" safe I couldn't lose. Just think of how many spice jars it could hold! Now my wife will have some more room since she filled up her Zanotti ZA-III.

From reading other people's experiences online about buying through Costco, I mistaken believed that I would be able to have Rhino switch out the stock electronic lock with a dial prior to them shipping it. That was a no go. I guess they don't do it anymore. Rhino did say they could send someone to the house and for some amount north of $100 (can't remember exactly what it was) they could switch it for me, but I passed.

The safe arrived in about two weeks which was much faster than I had expected. Redway dropped it in my garage. I was concerned about moving the 400lb safe to my basement so I did a lot of research online and called some moving companies to find a solution. One quote was $350 and the cheapest quote I had was for $140 considering it was a "2 hour job, minimum." I didn't like either of these answers. Lots of gun boards had members move such a small safe easily with a appliance dolly and some buddies, so that's what I did. It took all of $16 for the dolly rental and about 10 minutes for me and three other guys to place it safely in my basement with no injuries or mishaps.

As far as my thoughts on the safe, It seems sturdy enough. I do NOT like the electronic lock. Feels far to flimsy. However, still think the purchase was a very good value. Unfortunately, it looks like many others thought this was a good deal and now Costco is sold out.

[newracer]

Did you take the door off? If not the next time you move it do that and it will be even easier.

[strm_trpr]

Did you take the door off? If not the next time you move it do that and it will be even easier.

Yep, that is what i did to get mine downstairs, used the dolly and took the door off.

[Blockhead]

Did you take the door off? If not the next time you move it do that and it will be even easier.

I did not. I was planning on doing just that, but then read some horror stories online of guys not being to get doors back on, tweaking hinges, etc. It was very manageable with the door left on.

[MrPrena]

I bought a safe from Costco few years back.
The delivery person was a contractor, and said he will be late about 2 hours.

On the phone, I asked him if he will help me move it down to the basement for extra cost.
He said he will do it for $30 more, because he was running 2 hours late.

Making the long story short, he and I moved the safe to the basement. I gave him bunch of water bottle + some Dr Pepper, and gave him $40.

[battle_sight_zero]

Since my wife is always needing extra space for her spices, I decided it was time to buy her a safe to keep all that oregano and basil fresh as long as possible. I chose to go with the Bighorn 19ECB sold through Costco. They were offering a $200 off coupon and free shipping, so for just under $600 for a "24 gun" safe I couldn't lose. Just think of how many spice jars it could hold! Now my wife will have some more room since she filled up her Zanotti ZA-III.

From reading other people's experiences online about buying through Costco, I mistaken believed that I would be able to have Rhino switch out the stock electronic lock with a dial prior to them shipping it. That was a no go. I guess they don't do it anymore. Rhino did say they could send someone to the house and for some amount north of $100 (can't remember exactly what it was) they could switch it for me, but I passed.

The safe arrived in about two weeks which was much faster than I had expected. Redway dropped it in my garage. I was concerned about moving the 400lb safe to my basement so I did a lot of research online and called some moving companies to find a solution. One quote was $350 and the cheapest quote I had was for $140 considering it was a "2 hour job, minimum." I didn't like either of these answers. Lots of gun boards had members move such a small safe easily with a appliance dolly and some buddies, so that's what I did. It took all of $16 for the dolly rental and about 10 minutes for me and three other guys to place it safely in my basement with no injuries or mishaps.

As far as my thoughts on the safe, It seems sturdy enough. I do NOT like the electronic lock. Feels far to flimsy. However, still think the purchase was a very good value. Unfortunately, it looks like many others thought this was a good deal and now Costco is sold out.

I personally have moved several 400 plus pound safes by myself into my basement. I found the best thing to do is leave it it in is box and then slide it inch by inch. Going down the stairs is tough one step at a time. It can be done if your careful.

[SideShow Bob]

I personally have moved several 400 plus pound safes by myself into my basement. I found the best thing to do is leave it it in is box and then slide it inch by inch. Going down the stairs is tough one step at a time. It can be done if your careful.

Not if you have to make a 180* turn midway down at a narrow landing..........

[netsecsys]

2' sections of 1 1/4" PVC to roll it around on really helps...

[Hound]

Did you take the door off? If not the next time you move it do that and it will be even easier.

This makes it so much easier!

[Sharpienads]

My neighbor and I moved a 500# safe pretty easily, but we didn't have to negotiate any stairs. We just put a bunch of golf balls on the floor, pushed it into place, and stood it upright. It was easier than I thought it would be.