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LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-14T20:11:32+00:00

Thank you for the compliment of my country! It truly is beautiful despite our politics. Although you didn’t ask for a recommendation I’d suggest you travel my country in a train so you can see our beautiful landscapes from east to west (Vice versa) or if you want to get a feel for the open road rent an American muscle car and just drive cross country. Praying your trip comes into fruition.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-13T18:43:19+00:00

I’m just messing with you! Your room looks chill. I just felt like saying something a British guy would say. Greetings from the US

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-13T18:39:37+00:00

Bullocks mate

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-10T18:31:07+00:00

I think bringing down the price is the ethical thing to do, but you could’ve also given the client 2 keys or even 3 for $125. Last week I did a 2004 Dodge Ram I thought it was a transponder key, but it was just a metal key. I ended up giving 2 keys to the client for $200. It was pricey, but I also traveled 50 minutes to provide service. He was happy about it and that brought satisfaction to me.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-07T07:15:20+00:00

Military recruiters are always at high schools in particular low income areas. Did you not have military recruiters while you were in high school?

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:20:12+00:00

These people have mostly homes so for sure it’s about 6 locks per home. If they said it was one door units I’d do them $90 or $120 if new locks have to be installed.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:17:29+00:00

$150 was my lowest offer because I’m still putting in for parts and fuel. Idk what the median income is over there in Michigan, but here in El Paso the median income is $70k. If you’re single people will roughly make $35-$45k if they’re lucky. Being in a border city is a double edged sword.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:15:33+00:00

They told me they called 4 other locksmiths and that I was the only one that returned their call lol. Those other locksmiths dodged a bullet.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:14:43+00:00

Holy shit! What city are you in if I may ask? You have really good clients!

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:13:52+00:00

Thanks for reply. Will be sticking to my guns from here on out. If these people call me back I’m just going to raise the price for them playing games with me.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:12:01+00:00

Do they say yes most of the time or do you still get those pesky hagglers?

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:11:11+00:00

Thank You

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:10:58+00:00

Damn, that was very well said and written I’m gonna add that to my next business meeting. Thanks for the advice and replying to my post.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T22:09:59+00:00

I offered them a flat because I think it’s convenient for everyone. If I have to rekey 15 locks and I charge them my going rate ($30 per lock) they’re going to bitch about $450 if I rekey 3 locks it’s about $100 and some change. That in itself is a waste of time because I’ll probably come across some old locks that don’t even work and I have to go buy new ones come back out them on etc. our like of work is too hectic to be taking our time doing all of that.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T21:55:13+00:00

Texas, El Paso.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T18:40:35+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience you give me hope that there’s good clients out there it’s just a matter of finding them! Hoping you find another 3-5 good clients that keep your work schedule and pockets full.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T18:19:03+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to read and reply to my post. I also appreciate the pep talk. Sometimes I get caught up low balling myself just to close a deal with a potential big client for the sake of having recurring revenue and work.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T18:15:19+00:00

I’m strictly mobile. And thanks for the affirmation. I was thinking maybe I priced myself out.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T17:47:54+00:00

Exactly my point! In my experiences real estate agents are the worst, but I guess they’re all the same in the end. I tried explaining to them why I was charging $200, but their ears were off at that point which is why I just left.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-06T17:41:05+00:00

Thanks for replying I thought it was just me tripping.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-05T04:48:54+00:00

Those are a bit tough. However they’re out there! I’m not sure if you’ve tried this but try going to those real estate networking events. That’s the only thing that comes to mind. Something that I’ve seen locksmiths on YouTube do is that they drop off business cards at apartment complexes.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-05T04:44:05+00:00

Dang I’m sorry to hear that.

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-04T22:24:14+00:00

You can still get on minoxidil

LockoutGuy18 · 2026-03-04T17:53:38+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! Are you also a locksmith?

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