<p>My son took one of these footlockers. It is a great way to take your stuff to college (they have wheels!) and then you can lock your valuables in it. For even more security, you can chain it to your bed frame. They are quite sturdy and can be used as a table surface or even as seating.
<a href="http://www.cnmfg.com/?OVRAW=footlockers&OVKEY=footlockers&OVMTC=standard%5B/url%5D">http://www.cnmfg.com/?OVRAW=footlockers&OVKEY=footlockers&OVMTC=standard</a></p>
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In this situation, Im going to listen to Tony, "Who do I trust? Me! [I don't need him; I don't need her. Everything is roses; I don't need nobody]"
As to theft only*
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<p>rebengaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa</p>
<p>Get a laptop lock for his laptop, if he's not going to use it on-the-go as much.</p>
<p>im getting a laptop lock, keeping the door locked, and keeping all valuables out of site and hope for the best.</p>
<p>It's not just about trusting your roommate and having faith in them as a good person. I had a friend who I once shared a locker with, and one time when she was having a really stressful, hectic day she forgot to LOCK everything back it in when she took her stuff out. And sure enough, someone stole my digital camera from the backpack. I don't think I've ever been so shocked simply because I could barely get over the fact that someone had actually went through my stuff and taken it in such a seemingly short interval of time. And THEN, despite my frustration and slight resentment towards my friend, I wasn't really in a position to make her reimburse me for the extremely expensive and quite beloved item; she was still upset about what has distracted her in the first place (relative in hospital). Although this may seem like a far-fetched situation, even smart people make mistakes like forgetting to lock something.
The lesson is that you can never be too careful with locking stuff up, and it's not always as simple as "trust your roommate." By taking your own initiative to keep your valuables safe, you are preventing a situation that would be uncomfortable for both you and your roommate: imagine if you forgot to lock the door and your roomie's $2000 laptop gets stolen - this puts you and the roommate in a bad predicament. This could ultimately conjure up resentment in both of you that destroys the trust/bond you may have initially shared. And in this scenario, a simple laptop lock could have prevented all the trouble.</p>
<p>I didn't read through the other posts, sorry. BUT I think a small lock box would be really inefficient as someone could just walk off with the box. If they want to get into the box they will find a way. As for me, I got a footlocker and then when I brought it home I realized I still had my gym lock from school that I've used the past four years. The numbers are pretty much engraved in my brain. I'm really not worried about roomie theft-- I actually hope that my roommate won't be offended that I'm going to be using a lock! My parents already told me I cannot bring my valuable jewelry (I have some rings that are VERY important to me and that I want with me, but oh well). But iPod, camera, cash, and maybe even laptop if I don't take it with me -- those are all going in the footlocker. Of course my parents think that someone can break into that, but it's got to be a bit harder, right?</p>
<p>Take the rings anyway.</p>
<p>Maybe you can compromise and only take ONE ring? Or get a knock-off that reminds you of the original and you can be happy knowing it is safe at home.</p>
<p>Where's a good place in NewYork City to buy a foot locker on wheels?</p>
<p>We got that C&N footlocker on the internet. It came promptly and very well packaged.</p>
<p>even the cheapest/smallest one is quite expensive :T</p>
<p>C&N footlockers look great -- but I just got a semi-disposable one. $50 at Bed Bath and Beyond. =X I like it, though. <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=108773&RN=547&BTSMode=true%5B/url%5D">http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=108773&RN=547&BTSMode=true</a> Definitely not as secure, but I'm pretty sure it'll do the job</p>
<p>Anything you do will help. Somebody looking to grab something will look for the easiest mark. Even though you can cut a laptop lock (or open it with a pen lid!) or break into a file cabinet or foot locker, I think most who will steal will look for the easiest way.</p>