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Unless you're in a position to properly secure the structure (padlocks etc. really won't cut it, and it'd be hard to fit anything remotely secure to a typical shed door) and fit an alarm then I think you'd be taking a significant risk.
When looking at potential new homes a while back I entertained the idea of a stand-alone LEGO den, but soon dismissed it for the exact reasons drdavewatford mentions... I had enough trouble getting my collection insured when it was inside the home, let alone at the end of the garden! Have you considered a loft conversion? That way all the LEGO is stored under your roof (quite literally) and all the junk *ahem*... I mean all those valuable empty boxes, packaging and Christmas decorations currently residing there at the moment, could maybe find a new lease of life in the garden shed? Just a thought... otherwise, steal a bedroom!!
I have thought of a loft conversion but our loft isnt that tall and think it would cost a fortune to get it sorted all out.
Back to square one then I guess as security could be an issue.
I guess I could look at a freestanding brick built structure and use a PVC door with locks etc.
I will probably use my oil filled rad for for keeping it warm in winter (has timer and thermostat and is relatively cheap to run).
All in all, I have found this the best solution for my lego "obsession" and has the bonus of me being able to see exactly what i've got, as i want to get rid a lot of my Lego I have no interest in (decided to only collect UCS; Modulars; Hobbit/LOTR; HP and the "specials", such as exo-suit, ghostbusters, bttf etc.
So my advice is go for it - your wife will love you for it :-)
Cheers
Paul
If you want something more permanent, I have just finished a friends man-cave at the end of the garden. Fully lined, electric, upvc windows and doors, the works. Materials probably cost £4000 and my labour (few dinners and the odd beer) but it is quite decent. I'll try and load a picture when I get in tonight.
Have you a concrete base or flags to put the shed on?
Some padlocks are that good the thieve would have to carry something like a Stihl saw or industrial bolt cutters to cut through the thing.
Pretty unlikely IMO
(1) I took original prices from BrickSet.com,
(2) allowed for exchange rates and inflation and shipping,
(3) Individually looked up recent sales for higher-value sets on our local auction site here in New Zealand;
(4) Individually looked up current 'new' (incl. actual sales) prices on BrinkLink.com (and again allowed for exchange rate and shipping).
The upshot of it is that my insurance company were happy to insure it @ replacement (as far as possible, using my inventory of sets), treat it is contents (as opposed to special collection), and complimented that I had done more than most people ever do when insuring a large collection.
It's probably still under insured (at over $100,000NZD), but if / when flood waters hit, I'll feel better about writing it all off with a decent cheque.
[I am on septic tank, so flooding would probably cause serious contamination].
The other major risk is, of course, fire, where it would not take too-intense-a-heat to permanently damage the Lego.
For flooding, I'd claim insurance for the lot, and then make sure I get a very low bid in for salvage (nothing illegal in doing that).
What would be really cool and somewhat of a trend these days is to buy a Sea-Can. You can run electricity to it for lighting, they are easy to lock. You can find someone to cut out a window or two if you like as well. They are a trend these days, just look at Sea-Can houses. They go for around $5000 CDN here.
The only problem would be lifting the item into your yard and access. Some how I do not think that #8067 will get the job done.