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I'm looking to buy a safe in the next few months.  Here are my requirements (or lack of them):

-I only need room for four rifles (no pistol grips and only one scope) and a few pistols.  I understand the sentiment to "buy the biggest safe you can afford" but I don't expect my collection to grow beyond this.

There isn't much on the market which will hold under twice that based on your criteria. You are G2G with anything here.

-There is no chance of flood damage.

No need for a seal then

-I want it to be small enough to be able to easily get it into a bedroom.  

should be easy based on your size requirements

-I don't live in a high-crime area.  A burglary is unlikely and there is someone home almost all the time.  I want to protect my guns from a "smash and grab" and don't expect the safe to hold out indefinitely.

A 12 gauge RSC can be punctured with a fire axe. A 10 gauge with the pick end of same axe. You are looking at 12 gauge in your price range.

-I am not really picky about fire protection, relockers, and hinge-style, but I would prefer a reliable mechanical dial to a digital lock.

won't be a problem in your price range

-I am looking to spend from $500 to $1,000.  I don't want junk but I don't need a behemoth.

There are many Sam's Clubs, Wal Marts, Costcos, Sportsman's Warehouses, and also a Bass Pro/Outdoor World and Cabela's in my area, so I believe I will purchase it from one of those places.  Is delivery usually free or reasonably cheap (less than $100)?  Will they just drop it off or will they put it where I want it within the house?  Is it customary to try to talk them down on prices at these stores?  I live in a large metro area with over 3 million people.  Are there usually dedicated safe dealers as well as these stores?  Bass Pro and Cabela's safes seem a little overpriced.

Thanks.