• Purchasing a safe that does not meet their requirements i.e. storing important documents and files in a non fire rated safe.

• Buying a safe and not having it bolted down or secured in any way

• Buying a safe that is too small

• Purchasing a cheap safe to store valuables in, these are not secure and are easy to break into.
  
  
• Underestimating transport needs – some safes are very heavy and require a specialist to transport and install it
  
  

See Also: 3 Important Things To Consider When Buying A Safe