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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by valentine' date='Dec 29 2008, 05:13 PM
I've called three services for estimates. ADT, Allied and a local service. We'll see what they have to offer. One of them advertises that you get a discount on your homeowner's insurance if you get a system. Does anyone know if that is true?
I've used ADT for years both home and office and yes I do get a 10% discount on my homeowners because of the alarm.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire' date='Dec 29 2008, 11:53 PM
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What the HELL is that - a small tiger?!
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire' date='Dec 29 2008, 10:53 PM
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Cool! I want one of those, whatever it is
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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We have had ADT for years also. No false alarms to speak of. If it goes off, you can setup the first # on your list to be your cell. Works well.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Valentine, I think Phil (Ruined 2) is in the Security Alarm business. You might PM him directly.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Val,

If you get a system, be sure a trusted neighbor, family member that lives near by has a key. If you get a call from the security company, the police will too.. It is obviously best to have someone you trust make sure nothing has been disturbed and they can make sure the premises are secure.

We've received calls from time to time when my sis can't be reached and her alarm has gone off.

Last time it was because she had forgotten to lock a door.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyras' date='Dec 30 2008, 05:23 PM
Valentine, I think Phil (Ruined 2) is in the Security Alarm business. You might PM him directly.
thanks Patty.

Lainey, our neighbors across the street have a key and access to our house and have had it for years. Unfortunately for us, they're travelers and sometimes are away at the same time we're away. I'm hoping whoever we end up getting a system from has a solution to that problem. I'm not concerned about material things of any great value since we're not owners of that much stuff. What I really hate is the idea of some creep just being in my house and going through my things or stealing credit cards. The trauma of a house burglary is horrible. It happened to me once many years ago and it took FOREVER for me to feel safe in my own home.
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