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posted: 8/16/2008 at 2:51 AM |
| Quote from sushigirl on 8/16/2008 at 12:49 AM: However, do find a way to get an alarm installed when you can.
BTW, most standard alarm systems cost about $30-$35 per month for a basic package (usually after an equipment installation fee). Many homeowners insurance companies give up to a 20% discount on premiums; therefore it's quite likely that discount savings could mitigate the cost of a security system. In that respect, it's not very expensive. Mostly what you get is "peace of mind", and secondly a deterrent to crime. 
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 3:01 AM |
I want to get a motion activated recording of a scary dog barking, instead of having a dog.  |
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 3:04 AM |
Quote from Ileneforward on 8/16/2008 at 3:01 AM:I want to get a motion activated recording of a scary dog barking, instead of having a dog.
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 4:55 AM |
| Don't see any problem here at all. You're not costing the company any money or loss since you don't intend to get a system anyway. It's not much different than me passing out my extra NRA member door stickers to my family, even though they're not members. And it serves the same purpose - burglar deterrent. |
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 11:27 AM |
| You can buy completely fake burglar company stickers online. |
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 1:48 PM
modified: 8/16/2008 at 1:50 PM |
A large part of any security system is the appearance of security.
Three things that can increase security at your home (completely true):
1. A security system sign;
2. A large dog bowl on the back porch; and,
3. A pair of worn men's work boots, large, on the back porch.
These methods are all inexpensive alternatives to an actual security system, but they work just the same. |
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 2:59 PM |
I take burglary reports on a somewhat daily basis for homes that have security system signs on the lawn and door. The bad guys don't care if you have a sign. Dogs are prob the best security system ever and they work for kibble.  |
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 3:00 PM |
If you're not misrepresenting yourself to your insurance company, it's no problem at all in my mind.
No different to me than the person who puts a "Beware of the Dog" sign outside who has no dog... |
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posted: 8/16/2008 at 4:33 PM
modified: 8/16/2008 at 4:34 PM |
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