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Need a large lockable box to stop my stuff from being nicked!

*Vikki*
*Vikki* Posts: 1,303 Forumite
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Help! I have been looking online for about an hour now, ebay the lot. I want a medium to large size box, under £30 that I can lock my stuff away in, so others in my house stop using it/taking it.

Have also tried finding a bedroom lock for my door but I can't find one :(
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  • Tricia_^^
    Tricia_^^ Posts: 127 Forumite
    You would probably get more ideas if you give an idea of what you are actually locking away.... if its documents ~ you can buy a nice metal cabinet in Mr T's for around £15, I believe this already has a lock. Or why not combine 2 items ~ a small suitcase (the size you can take on an aeroplane) then buy a couple of combination locks~ probably not the ones that come with it, they can be easily cracked!
    Hope this helps...
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  • *Vikki*
    *Vikki* Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    Oh sorry its to put away a mixture of stuff, food, so tins of soup, weetabix boxes, ghd's, money, squash stuff like that.
  • cruella_de_vile
    cruella_de_vile Posts: 936 Forumite
    Might it be cheaper to get new housemates?! :eek:

    Joking aside though you should be able to get a lock from the likes of B&Q. And I think the suitcase with a lock is a good idea.
  • *Vikki*
    *Vikki* Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    cruella_de_vile wrote: »
    Might it be cheaper to get new housemates?! :eek:

    Joking aside though you should be able to get a lock from the likes of B&Q. And I think the suitcase with a lock is a good idea.

    Ah would be alright it it was but its my family doing such things:eek: :mad:
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    You need a Tuck box like they use at boarding school. CLICK HERE You just put padlocks on them.

    These can be found cheaper. I will have a look for you.
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  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    www.storagetrunks.co.ukl Slightly cheaper, with free postage.

    With these if you buy the plywood one you can decorate it yourself. :)
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  • kitschkitty
    kitschkitty Posts: 3,177
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    oooh nice boxes! :)
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  • geri1965_2
    geri1965_2 Posts: 8,736 Forumite
    *Vikki* wrote: »

    Have also tried finding a bedroom lock for my door but I can't find one :(

    Any hardware shop would have a lock you could put on your door.
  • *Vikki*
    *Vikki* Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    Rikki wrote: »
    www.storagetrunks.co.ukl Slightly cheaper, with free postage.

    With these if you buy the plywood one you can decorate it yourself. :)

    Yea thats the type of thing I want, thank you :) And cool looking to boot!


    Yea being really thick about the lock thing but i have normal door handles so I can't think how i would lock it? lol
  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,346
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    Builders lockable metal tool box, go to travis perkins, wicks, grahams or similar.

    They will also sell door locks as well.
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