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Depository safes can accept deposits without having to open the safe.  This can be useful if you don’t want to grant access to the safe to your employees, or if your business deals with large amounts of cash — the cash can easily be deposited periodically throughout the day.  Depository safes have a slot or opening  on the front or top of the safe for making deposits.  Some have a rotary hopper like a corner mailbox.

Inside, baffles are attached to these openings in order to keep someone from “fishing” the contents back out of the safe.  It’s a good idea, however, to move the contents of a depository safe to a more secure location at night — because of the opening they’re not considered to be burglary proof.  For more information on depository safes.

If your business handles large amounts of cash or small valuables such as jewelry or coins, you could benefit from a depository safe.  Depository safes are designed to allow small items to be deposited into them without having to open the safe.  This way you don’t have to give your employees the combination to the safe.  If you deposit cash or other valuables throughout the day, then there’s less exposure if you’re robbed.

Depository safes usually have a slot in the top or front of the safe, or use a rotary hopper mechanism like a mailbox.  They have baffles attached to the openings to keep someone from “fishing” the contents back out through the opening.  It’s best to move the contents of a depository safe to a more secure location when your business is not open, as they are not very burglary-resistant.  For more information on the depository safe.

If your business handles lots of cash, or small, valuable items like jewelry or coins, then a drop safe could prove quite useful.  A drop safe allows you (or your employees) to deposit items into the safe without opening it.   This allows you to keep items safe in case the store is robbed during the day.  It’s best to move the items to a more secure safe at night, however, as drop safes are not burglar proof.

A drop safe usually has a slot in it or a rotary hopper (like on a mailbox).  These openings have baffles attached to them to keep someone from “fishing” the contents back out through the opening.  It’s best to insert items into an envelope before placing them in the drop safe.  If your business handles a lot of cash, it’s a good idea to have your employees deposit any large amounts periodically throughout the day, so there’s never very much cash exposed at one time.  For more information on drop safes.

If you run a retail business, you could lower the risk of being robbed of your cash during business hours by using a drop safe.  A drop safe is designed to accept deposits of small items like cash or jewelry without opening the safe.  If the cashier working in your store doesn’t have the combination to the drop safe, then any deposits made during the day are safe from would-be robbers.

If you have your employees deposit their extra cash at periods throughout the day, there will never be more than a certain amount in the cash register.  And you can have them immediately deposit any large bills that come in.  Drop safes are made in a variety of sizes and shapes, so you should be able to find one that suits your business to a “t”.  For more information on the drop safe.

A floor safe is designed to be mounted in a wooden or concrete floor, but provides the most security when surrounded by concrete.  This is true because a floor safe has a drill-resistant steel top plate that a conventional drill bit won’t even scratch.  Most burglars do not have the necessary skill to quickly open a safe with a good locking mechanism, so they usually rely on carrying the safe off somewhere else to work on it.  This is not possible if the safe is mounted in concrete.

A floor safe can also be purchased with a slot in the top, allowing for items to be deposited into the safe without opening it.  These are known as depository safes.  They are not quite as secure as a regular floor safe, though, so you should periodically move the contents to a safer location.  Floor safes come with a variety of locking mechanisms, including the electronic keypad type locking mechanism and the more traditional mechanical combination dial.  For more information on the floor safe.

Floor safes, when mounted in concrete, are one of the most secure type of safe available.  Most burglars do not have the skills necessary to quickly break into a safe, and usually rely on carrying the safe away to a secure area to work on it.  This is not possible with a floor safe.  Floor safes are available in a variety of sizes, and some even have an opening or slot in the top for depositing items without opening the safe.  This type is more vulnerable though, and you should move deposited items to a more secure location periodically.

Look for a drill resistant hard plate when purchasing a floor safe.  This is a top plate of hardened steel that cannot be penetrated with a drill bit - one won’t even scratch the surface of a drill resistant hard plate.  This is important, becuase this is the only area of a floor safe that is vulnerable, the rest is surrounded by concrete.  Also look for a model that has a corrosion-resistant polymer outer coating to protect the metal used in the safe from moisture and the resulting rust.  For more information on floor safes.

Depository safes are safes that don’t require opening in order for items to be stored in them.  They allow you to give an employee the ability to add something to the safe without them knowing the combination or pin number to the safe.  They are ideal for keeping large amounts of cash during the day.  You should move the cash to a more secure safe or to the bank at night, though.  Depository safes are designed to keep someone from “fishing” the contents back out through the opening, but they’re not burglar-proof.

If you make it a policy for your employees to make a deposit of large bills or whenever the cash register contains a certain amount, a depository safe could save you a lot of money during a robbery.  Even if you happen to be there when a robbery takes place, you can claim ignorance to the combination.  But be careful, the robber may have cased the store and know that you’re the owner or manager - no amount of money is worth risking your life over.  For more information about depository safes.

If your business deals with a lot of cash or other small valuables, a depository safe can save you time and money.  A depository safe is designed to accept small objects like jewelry or cash placed in envelopes without having to open the safe.  You just drop the item in a slot or hopper to deposit it into the safe.   These safes have built-in baffles to keep someone from “fishing” the contents back out through the opening.  So, for example, you could have your cashiers deposit large cash amounts periodically throughout the day or night, so that the cash register never contains a large amount of cash.

If your business is robbed and the cashier does not have access to the depository safe, your cash is safe.  A depository safe is not really designed to protect your valuables from a determined burglar, however, so you should periodically empty it and place the contents in a more secure safe or take it to the bank.  Depository safes come in all shapes and sizes, with different sized openings, so there’s sure to be one that’s right for your business.

A drop safe is designed to allow cash, small objects and enevelopes to be deposited into it without opening the safe.  If your business handles a lot of cash or other valuables that you don’t need access to during the day, a drop safe could save them from being taken during a robbery.  If you deal with cash, deposit large amounts periodically throughout the day so that the cash register doesn’t contain all of your money.  If a robbery takes place, tell the robber you don’t have the combination to the safe or instruct your employees to do this.   The robber has no choice but to settle for what’s in the cash register.

Drop safes are designed for easy deposits, and they have baffles inside so that the contents can’t be “fished” out with a wire or some other mechanism.  But they are not as secure as a regular safe, so you should move your cash to a burglar proof safe or the bank at night.  Drop safes are available in a number of different styles - some have a slot on the top, some have a “hopper” you open (like a corner mailbox), and some have a rotating drum on top.  The slotted types are best for cash.  If you need to store larger items, the hopper type is best.  So why not add some extra security for your business buy using a drop safe?  For more information on the drop safe.

It is a sad fact that there are business owners and managers who wait until they are robbed before investing in a safe. Don’t let yourself be one of those who had to learn the hard way. Drop safes are ideal for any business as they will help protect your money and your employees.

Drop safes found at Value Safes are all B-rated and come with drill resistant hard plates. They also have sharpened anti-fish baffles that serve as maximum security to keep cash from thieves who might try to “fish out” your money using a coat hanger or screw driver. Get the peace of mind you need for maximum theft prevention for your business.