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Expert Profile: Terry V Andreasen

Expertise: Will answer Safe & Vault related questions concerning age, value, restoration, moving, opening & repairing, parts, operation and history.

Experience in the area
Over 35 years in the Safe & Vault industry. 21 years with current employer.

Organizations
Safecrackers International

Education/Credentials
Graduate of Locksmith Institute Graduate of Lockmasters (Safe Lock Servicing, Manipulation, Safe Depostit lock Servicing) Factory trained by AMSEC, MAJOR, STAR, Johnson-Pacific, Kaba-MAS, Allied-Gary, ISM, Lord, Brown Safe, EXL, Mosler, Diebold. Certified Instructor for the California Locksmiths Association

Awards and Honors
Retired US Army Reserve Warrant Officer (CW4), with 32 years of total service. With numerous awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Past/Present Clients
US Secret Service, FBI, BATF, Local Law enforcment agencies, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Mechanics Bank, El Dorado Savings Bank, many Credit unions and smaller banks. McDonalds, Togos, Burgerking, TacoBell, Carls Jr. FoodMaxx, SaveMart, Lucky's, Albertson's, Raley's, Safeway, NobHill, Bell Markets, PW Markets. Great America, Century Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, UA Cinemas, and many homeowners and small businesses.

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What do you like about this subject? This has been more than a hobby for almost 40 years, it is more like a passion.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I would like to pass on some of my passion for the older safes to the younger generations, while at the same time providing consumer awareness for the current fire and burglary standards that they should be using to protect their valuables.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Unfortunately the only safes that most people see are the el-cheapo's from the discount stores. It is really pleasing to find people with older safes that want to restore them to their original grandeur.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1390
Knowledge	9.95 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		2
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		117

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	12/01/08
10	10	10	10	11/30/08
10	10	10	10	11/26/08
10	10	10	10	11/28/08
10	10	10	10	11/27/08

User Comments

My questions were perfectly answered by Terry. Thanks Pierre
(Pierre Brodeur on 12/01/08)

ddThis gentleman was very knowledgeable and the response was both informative and personal. I felt he was truly interested in helping me find out abo
(Cheryl on 11/30/08)

Andy was incredibly polite and helped me a great deal. I was surprised with the depth of knowledge and advice he was able to provide me with regardin
(Adam Crell on 11/26/08)

thanks so much - I thought it was worth a try. Kathy.
(kathy on 11/28/08)

Thanks Terry, Yes I enjoyed your response. I could tell you were the right guy to ask. As far as what I collect that I might put into my safes,
(Garry on 11/27/08)

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Recent Answers from Terry V Andreasen

2008-11-29 Brass City Printery Safe: Cheryl, I hate good news/bad news responses, but you are my lucky respondent for today! You don't have a "Brass City Printery" safe. Brass City Printery is a printing business in the Waterford,...

2008-11-28 meilink's antque safe lacking combination: Kathy, You might try the following: Canadian Safe Manufacturing 170 Chatham Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2B6 Tel: (905) 528-7233 Toll Free: 1-800-267-7635 Fax: (905) 528-7728 Email:...

2008-11-25 Grandpa's Antique Safe: Adam Your safe looks like a York Safe, but it may be an Alpine Safe. Keystone Lock & Safe Co., was basically a small locksmith and safe company. Many companies that sold safes would put their name...

2008-11-25 meilink's antque safe lacking combination: Kathy, It is great that Meilink is trying to help you, but I don't think their records go back that far. Hopefully they can help. I have most of the combos for the older "wall chests" but not the...

2008-11-23 valueate & info for safe: Michael, I would need to see your safe to give you any type of evaluation. I will need pictures of the full exterior/interior and detail photos of the locks, key holes, hinges, handles, castors, plaques...