SentrySafe SFW082CTB Fireproof Safe and Waterproof Safe with Dial Combination 0.82 Cubic Feet

My son talked me into ordering a safe instead of relying on a bank box. So... I have a very heavy safe now for my papers, and he can get them if he needs to. It's good to have a safe place for important papers and to have someone who can take care of your affairs if you are incapacitated (make sure to give that person has your combination and be sure you can trust them). A safe is less expensive and roomier than a bank box. And you can take it if you move, although you may need a hefty dolly...

I was worried this safe might be too large for my needs but it is perfect for my requirements thanks to the organization provided by the sliding tray drawer.. I live in a lower level suite so flooding is a potential risk and I wanted to make sure I had water protection for cash/passport/birth certificates etc.. the fire rating is a bonus and it’s heavy enough to be a deterrent for any unwanted intruders.. I won’t be mounting it to anything as it voids the flood rating, but it does come with the option if water damage isn’t a concern for you.. I’m not sure if this safe is suitable for digital media like external hard drives but there is definitely room for it.. worth the money if you aren’t overly concerned with the extra locking mechanisms on higher end models.. it comes with a fire replacement guarantee - I suppose my only knock would be it’s unclear if registering the safe online is sufficient or if I also need to mail in the paper form.. there’s obviously an answer for that though, so doesn’t affect my overall experience..

Nice size and weight, was delivered damaged with dent in the side. The feet appear to have indentations to drill mounting bolts sadly they are not centered.

Seems to be quite secure for home use. Not too big, and it is big enough to not be easily carried away.

For what it is—a safe—it’s perfect: waterproof, fireproof, heavy, well-built, etc. but there are a few things that could be better:1. If you want to bolt it down it voids the waterproof guarantee since you have to drill through the safe. 2. The combination isn’t changeable—it’s factory set. 3. The painted lines around the numbered dial are thick/sloppy so turning the dial to the exact line is not as easy as it could be. It would be better if the lines were laser engraved. 4. The inside is much smaller than the outside because of all the concrete in the walls of the safe. You may want to opt for the next size up. 5. The shelf is plastic so I wouldn’t put a lot of weight on it.