From LewRockwell.com:
We all have important documents that we need to keep track of. Lots of us have some things that are very expensive or even priceless that we never want to lose. You need to hide valuables somewhere. Storing these items can be tricky if we want to make sure they aren't lost, stolen, or confiscated.
Where NOT To Hide Valuables
Safe deposit boxes are a horrible place to keep your valuables. They have been known to be raided, and the contents sold due to nothing more than clerical errors, without informing the owners.
Keeping valuables "under your mattress" or in some other easy hiding place in your house is not a good idea either. Visitors might stumble upon your stash, burglars can find it pretty easily, even a search warrant could easily expose your hiding place.
Here are some alternatives you can use to protect your stuff yourself and hide valuables at home...
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