Protecting precious possessions
Given today's soaring gold and silver prices, plus resulting fears of burglary, Americans are no longer satisfied with stashing their gold jewelry or sterling silver under the bed or in the family's deepfreeze. Increasingly, they are demanding safekeeping in safes. Manufacturers report a spectacular rise in sales both to businesses and to individuals. Says Patricia Johnson of Chicago's McGunn Safe Co.: "Sales have doubled this year to more than $2 million." Sears, Roebuck says that safe purchases nationwide are up 25% this year, and other companies report increases of up to 100%. The safety conscious want their caches out...
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