My business partner thinks I’m overreacting, but after our third delivery van was broken into last month, I’m seriously considering protection upgrades. We transport high-end electronics between warehouses, and the insurance premiums are getting ridiculous. Yesterday, I found myself browsing listings for armoured cars for sale at 2 AM, wondering if I’ve completely lost perspective.
The thing is, we’ve lost over forty thousand dollars in merchandise this year alone. Our regular vans might as well have “expensive cargo inside” painted on them. I started researching after talking to another business owner who made the switch last year. He said his insurance costs dropped significantly and he sleeps better at night.
The prices vary wildly depending on the protection level. Some are basically reinforced commercial vehicles, while others look like something from an action movie. I’m trying to find the sweet spot between practical security and not looking completely paranoid driving through suburban neighborhoods.
My accountant is running numbers to see if this makes financial sense. A colleague mentioned checking international suppliers on platforms like Alibaba for more options. I never imagined running a legitimate electronics distribution company would have me shopping for vehicles with bullet-resistant glass, but here we are.
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