MagSeven 40 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'd rather they didn't have to break anything if they want to get in. Everything we have inside the house is adequately insured. If they're that desperate they're welcome to it. Still we've not locked the doors to our houses now for over 10 years. Never had anything stolen. Be careful with that. Would your insurance pay out if you had left the windows and doors open? Especially after broadcasting the fact on the internet? In my experience (admittedly not in Australia), insurance companies will have small print stating that all possible measures must be taken to secure a property, or the insurance will be invalid. Hence policy premiums are cheaper if you have alarms/sophisticated locks etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 smash a window (from the outside) before reporting it to the police. And keep all your receipts. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I dont have a security system........nor a door key, we have a numbered key pad that we type a code into to open our front door what happens when the batteries die? Does it fail safe and unlock itself? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Batteries?! Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'd rather they didn't have to break anything if they want to get in. Everything we have inside the house is adequately insured. If they're that desperate they're welcome to it. Still we've not locked the doors to our houses now for over 10 years. Never had anything stolen. Be careful with that. Would your insurance pay out if you had left the windows and doors open? Especially after broadcasting the fact on the internet? In my experience (admittedly not in Australia), insurance companies will have small print stating that all possible measures must be taken to secure a property, or the insurance will be invalid. Hence policy premiums are cheaper if you have alarms/sophisticated locks etc. Bet that small print is the cause of lots of arguments! Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I have a friend who has secom system but they don't turn the thing on say it's hassle. Will try to ask how much it was. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Batteries?! Ah so, you have a mechanical one Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 No.....electronic! Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 We just have the SECOM sticker - sent up by the inlaws in Kyushu - cheaper than a system and must at least be a deterrent ! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 good idea. And have it photocopied too. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Just a lock here too. Can't seem to recall hearing of anyone ever being burgled. Are there any stats on that in Japan? Link to post Share on other sites
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