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4.5
I'll start off by saying this is not a high security safe. It's meant to hide from being recognized as a safe and keep people from easily getting to the stuff inside without the use of some tools. Point blank: disguise is its main defense with a lock and a somewhat sturdy body to keep out the curious should it be discovered.Having said that, it works very well at both point. The latest version looks at lot like a book, with page edges that look like real pages when handled. Touching the page edges does blow the illusion, since they appear to be molded plastic instead of real paper. With no actual pages inside, opening the cover immediately does as well.Another selling point is it's not a typical generic dictionary or thesaurus like other safes pretend to be, which was my primary reason for choosing this model. I stuck it on a shelf with other travel and city history books and it blends right in. I already had a real dictionary and thesaurus, so having a double of one or the other would make it harder to maintain the illusion.My only complaint is they attempted to "antique" the cover for some reason. Had it been a "History of New York" book instead of just "New York", it would make more sense. It's not a huge deal, though since it looks long and boring - not something quick and interesting to grab while using the bathroom. As a result, it's likely to sit undisturbed.Another thing to keep in mind is this isn't a fire safe. If it's really, really valuable, keep it in a fire safe.In my case, I keep my increasingly rarely used checkbook and the keys to real safes that hide elsewhere in less convenient places in the house. Again, it's the hiding that is the main point, not the super security of a safe.It was good and all but the only think that bothered me was that the pages are plastic?I was expecting a combination unit but was thrilled that there are keys instead! Just what I needed!I bought this for the look. I have not yet used them as actual safes to put anything of value in. I have bought several and use them as stackable décor pieces. very nice!I expected the "pages" to look more realistic.Great diversion box to keep amongst other books!This is exactly what I was looking for, something that didn't look like a typical lock box, and this actually does look like a book, looks just like the pic. Seems really sturdy and is a great size! I will be able to get everything in it that I was hoping to plus some. Great purchase.I purchased this as a birthday gift for my young son. However, he didn't want it so unfortunately it was returned. But it arrived neatly packaged and was very sturdy and looked great. I almost kept it myself :) I did not comment on the lock as I did not use it.Ok from a distance, but doesn't have great quality book coverNice idea easy to set combination. Does what it says.Great product
