help- opinion on moving collection

[Bestdj777]

I have moved approximately 30 times and always move everything of value myself. Things disappear all the time in moves. I'd pack up your collection, your photos, any irreplaceable items, and jewelry in your car and either drive straight through or move it in to your hotel every night.

[111gecko]

I moved/drove exactly 1644 miles 3 years ago. This was the simple answer for me:
Guns/Gold/Cards don't leave my side. The wife flew....

[Klrdds]

I took mine with me on all my moves. A little less space for other personal items in my vehicle was worth it to me in order to have peace of mind about my collection.

[Exhibitman]

Check with an armored transporting company like Brinks. They offer secured logistics for just these sorts of moves.

[quinnsryche]

Option 1. Never a second thought as to the other ones. If it leaves your sight and you never see it again you'll never forgive yourself and regret it the rest of your life. Sorry if that sounds too serious but I believe it 100%.

[MooseDog]

Agree with keeping close to the vest. Even when traveling to shows that required a motel stop I always kept the best stuff with me...just in case.

[theshleps]

Seems we have pretty much of a consensus. Will be a 2 day trip if all goes well. Hopefully will be safe and easy. Thanks for all the input.

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by 111gecko

i moved/drove exactly 1644 miles 3 years ago. This was the simple answer for me:
Guns/gold/cards don't leave my side. The wife flew....

lol. Now, that was funny.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by 111gecko

i moved/drove exactly 1644 miles 3 years ago. This was the simple answer for me:
Guns/gold/cards don't leave my side. The wife flew....

lmao!

[MacDice]

Welcome to WA. It doesn't rain as much as people thinks it does. What city are you moving too?

[theshleps]

tacoma

[theshleps]

Collection arrived safely. Now I have to decide about getting a large safe vs renting many large safe deposit boxes vs some combo of the two. Everything from a mayo Plug signed Hugh Duffy to a signed reprint card of Bob Feller. How to organize them and how to store them are a problem. Our subdivision hasn't had a breakin ever but the town does. Do you feel a large quality safe is better than a bank?

[MooseDog]

For safes fire resistant doesn't necessarily mean fire proof...also worst case can smoke get into a safe? I think if I was dead set on keeping stuff that valuable and I didn't need to "enjoy" them more than a few times a year a bank vault would be preferable. Temp control, high $ fire system, etc.

Also, I know this is way out there but what's your elevation? The NW coast has a higher than zero percent chance of tsunami from a quake in the Pacific Rim.