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Hard to believe, but there are still parts of the United States where you can leave your windows open and your doors unlocked without worrying about anyone breaking into your house or car. However, the rest of us need deadbolts on the doors, bars on the windows, alarm systems on our cars, and, sadly, alarm systems in our homes — and that’s with nothing valuable inside! If you bring coins into the mix, having a home alarm system is not only a good idea — it’s essential. If you can’t afford an alarm system, take your coins to the bank and lock them in a safe-deposit box.

Home alarm systems range from simple sensors on your doors and windows to sophisticated infrared, laser, and sound detectors. Check out your local vendors or or you can do some research online to find out which system is best for you.

Most car break-ins occur after a coin show. At the show, thieves notice who is buying and selling coins, who is carrying a large inventory, and who may be traveling alone. They watch as cars are being unloaded and loaded to see who is wary and who is complacent. The thieves may have watched you at a previous show to see how you behave on the road.

Dealers and attendees at coin shows receive identification badges and/or stick-on name tags. In the trade, I call these badges “rob me” badges. If you walk out of a coin show wearing your badge or name tag, you advertise that you’re a coin collector or dealer. Take the badge off before you walk out the door.