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Posted: 4/8/2017 6:24:51 PM EDT
I'm looking for some suggestions on a company to move and install a Liberty Franklin 35 in my house in the SWFL area.

I called Koons Locksmiths and they wanted $450 to move and install it which I thought was pretty steep.

Any suggestions?
Link Posted: 4/8/2017 8:04:32 PM EDT
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Koons installed a few fatboys for me in SWFL, and were worth every penny.  While you think $450 is steep, they were here with multiple people for two days and did a perfect job.  I did a good bit of research, and wouldn't recommend anybody else in the area.  With that said, note that I consider an "installer" very different than a mover.  Negotiate with them if you're looking for a better price.  Waiting until the snowbirds go north would be a good time to push for less $$.
Link Posted: 4/8/2017 9:23:44 PM EDT
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It's not very hard to move a safe if you have a utility trailer and can rent a furniture dolly.  If I'm not mistaken, that she weighs around 540 pounds which is not difficult for 2 guys to move.  Bolting them down is not that difficult if you have a hammer drill and use 1/2 Red Head anchors.  My 20 and 19 year old moved my 505 pound Winchester for me due to me having some back issues. If you need any advice shoot me a PM as I've been in the safe business for 12 years.
Link Posted: 4/8/2017 10:08:59 PM EDT
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It's not very hard to move a safe if you have a utility trailer and can rent a furniture dolly.  If I'm not mistaken, that she weighs around 540 pounds which is not difficult for 2 guys to move.  Bolting them down is not that difficult if you have a hammer drill and use 1/2 Red Head anchors.  My 20 and 19 year old moved my 505 pound Winchester for me due to me having some back issues. If you need any advice shoot me a PM as I've been in the safe business for 12 years.
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It's actually right around the 800lb mark. I have some back issues as well which is why I'm not wanting to do it myself. If my backs messed up I can't work.

I'll do like BlackFox suggested and wait until the snowbirds go home and try Koons again.
Link Posted: 4/10/2017 12:22:37 PM EDT
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Who did you buy the safe from? When my Liberty Colonial 30 was delivered, the guys installed it for $50 cash. Totally worth it in my opinion.
Link Posted: 4/10/2017 9:59:46 PM EDT
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Who did you buy the safe from? When my Liberty Colonial 30 was delivered, the guys installed it for $50 cash. Totally worth it in my opinion.
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Bought it from Cabelas when they had a sale going. It was delivered on a freight truck into my garage where it's been since.
Link Posted: 4/11/2017 3:36:28 PM EDT
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You may want to give these guys a call.  They moved my safe from a condo to a house.  I don't remember how much it cost though.

Suncoast
Link Posted: 4/12/2017 12:28:47 AM EDT
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I just went through this my self.  After all the options it was best for me just to buy a heavy duty dolly and move it my self.  Plus now I have a dolly for future use.  Best deal I could find for a heavy duty dolly was at Norther Tools.   This is the one I got and used.  Worked great.  
Plus if you look there is usually $10 off your purchase coupon.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200624027_200624027
Link Posted: 4/17/2017 9:55:50 PM EDT
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Holloway can do it by himself for you. 800lbs is nothing for a guy of his cut. 
Link Posted: 4/19/2017 8:21:18 AM EDT
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You may want to give these guys a call.  They moved my safe from a condo to a house.  I don't remember how much it cost though.

Suncoast
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Contacted them yesterday and they said it'd be too far of a drive down. I live in Hendry County if that would help with any recommendations.
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