GunSafe at Gander Mtn Fail

[Scradoozy]

I need a gun safe and from researching, Liberty seems to be about the best of the lower cost safes.
I live in Athens and the closest place to buy Liberty seemed to be Gander so off we went on Sat. Prepared to spend $2,000 or more on a safe.
Gander was clueless and couldn't answer any of my questions inteligently, included the so-called safe guy and management. I finally informed them they didn't know anything about the products they sell and left the store.

Ay recommendations on safes in East Tennessee? Where to buy? What to buy?

Benton shooters is close to me. They sell Heritage safes, but I don't really know much about Heritage.
Most people seem to think benton is overpriced as well.

[Guest sL1k]

Randys pawn shop in Trenton ga is a liberty safe dealer and from what I have heard they are very knowledgeable on them. They have a scratch and dent sale every now and then.

[av88tor]

If you want the biggest selection of Liberty safes drive over to The Safe House in Nashville, we will make the trip worth while.  We carry 8 different brands and have over 300 safes in stock.  If you have $2000 to spend I will assure you that we have a safe to fit you needs , probably for less money.

 

MB

The Safe House

[runco]

I bought my large safe from this group in Kingston, at the time in 2001, they were very competitive and very informative:

 

http://www.southernsecuritysafes.com/

[bvarnell]

I think someone else mentioned Randy's. 

About 25 mi from Chatt., large selection and good prices.

http://randyspawnshop.com/

[Patton]

To to Randy's in Trenton, Ga. I know they deliver to Cleveland so they may do Athens. When they deliver to TN it is tax free.

[Scradoozy]

I think I will check into both places, Randy's and safe house, and see what they can do. I can take a trailer and get friends to help move into place if it will save some coin

Thanks for advice

[frankmako]

Call Parkers Safes. They have the best price and will bring it to you and set it up.

[Sonny]

If you can wait until Thanks Giving you can get a great deal on one.

[Dennis1209]

If you want the biggest selection of Liberty safes drive over to The Safe House in Nashville, we will make the trip worth while.  We carry 8 different brands and have over 300 safes in stock.  If you have $2000 to spend I will assure you that we have a safe to fit you needs , probably for less money.

 

MB

The Safe House

 

I can vouch for ^...  Bought mine from them and completely happy with the education, price and delivery.

 

The only negative thing was the long drive, but it was well worth it. They take the time to educate you on safes and your needs.

 

As most safe owners will tell you, rule #1, get a bigger safe than you think you will ever need. It fill up fast with all those things you discover are valuable and can't be lost.

 

Good Luck!

[Dennis1209]

I think I will check into both places, Randy's and safe house, and see what they can do. I can take a trailer and get friends to help move into place if it will save some coin

Thanks for advice

 

Be careful, my little Fat Boy weighs 880 pounds empty and many other safes are well over 1,000 pounds.

 

Did you consider stairs, weight limitations or door jams? I had to remove a couple door jams for my safe to fit into my basement. Measure before you buy.

 

Also, don't forget your desiccant and heater rod to make sure the inside of your safe has low humidity levels.

Edited July 13, 2013 by Dennis1209

[Spiffy]

When I got my 1st safe I just had Robby Farnsworth order me what he used in the shop. It's American Security I think and it's pretty big. When I wanted one for upstairs so I didn't have to wag stuff down stairs every time we all left the house I got one at Gander. 

 

Did you look at Durham's there in Athens? I only been in there once but I think they had safes, but don't hold me to it. 

[Scradoozy]

Yes, dunhams has a few safes. Wasn't to sure about them and wanted to be sure it was a good one. Most seem to say go ahead spend a little more and get a liberty. I'm sure there are other decent quality safes, I'm just not sure which ones they are. Wanted to go ahead with liberty and was ready to buy. After an hour at gander talking in circles with those bozos I got frustrated and left. I think gander has gotten to big to truly be effective at some things. Certainly seem to have trouble getting knowledgable staff on some subjects.

[Guest tdoccrossvilletn]

I need a gun safe and from researching, Liberty seems to be about the best of the lower cost safes.

I live in Athens and the closest place to buy Liberty seemed to be Gander so off we went on Sat. Prepared to spend $2,000 or more on a safe.

Gander was clueless and couldn't answer any of my questions inteligently, included the so-called safe guy and management. I finally informed them they didn't know anything about the products they sell and left the store.


Ay recommendations on safes in East Tennessee? Where to buy? What to buy?


Benton shooters is close to me. They sell Heritage safes, but I don't really know much about Heritage.

Most people seem to think benton is overpriced as well.

Yup,

Champion safe company in knoxville tn.

http://www.championsafe.com/

Dont know about the lowes there in athens as I havent been in a while but the lowes in crossville sells liberty safes.

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Edited July 27, 2013 by tdoccrossvilletn

[Dane]

Tractor supply. Ask them to order you a Winchester tall wide. Just under 2k and a very nice safe.


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[av88tor]

The Safe House has a 72 x 42 x 26 sized gun safe that has a 75 minute fire rating and 11 gauge body for $1899.00

[Lumber_Jack]

The Safe House has a 72 x 42 x 26 sized gun safe that has a 75 minute fire rating and 11 gauge body for $1899.00

 

dont yall have a knoxville location opening in about a month?  Id wait, or drive to Nashville, their selection is unbeatable, from the shopping Ive done

[cgun86]

There's a reason Gander always has a good selection of guns and ammo. Take a number and wait to be helped, to our large selection of overpriced guns?!?

[NRA]

Am I the only one that would buy online to save $$$? (no tax plus free shipping)  Also I decided too buy two medium sized safes other than one large one that I could not move or have too move walls to get it in place?  I am now moving them again for the 2nd time. I am happy that I have too move one 600 pound safe and one 700 pound safe rather than move a 1300 pound one.  BTW love Liberty

[TNMP40]

I did my research online and then went shopping.  Got a good deal on a Liberty at Gander but you are right they just hire people to take a number and their guns are way over priced!  If you got to have it chances are they got it but you will pay top dollar, 

[03clyde]

Safe House, Nashville TN - wide selection, experienced dealer.

[Hooker771]

Dicks has a 24 gun safe for 399 on Black Friday sale

[Bigiron]

Check out Able Ammo.  Great prices, and free shipping.  Just got a Winchester Big Daddy 36 from them.

[Dane]

FYI - Black Friday deals:
Tractor supply will have the cannon wide body ($999 regular price) for $699
And the Winchester 24 gun (reg $699) for $549


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[Guest longshot007]

Cannons are good safes with a decent fire rating.  Other than the outside finish looks a lot like my Liberty, and cheaper.

 

Oh, and the number of guns that the company states their safe will hold....  It's a lot like a politician's promise, ain't gonna happen.

Edited November 28, 2013 by longshot007