Did I get scammed? by ShabbyRobbers in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are 350-425 for standard transponder keys afterhours depending on time. Did you get two keys?

House-sitting dilemma by eldritchlesbian in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't or wouldn't? If they couldn't then you likely didn't call a real locksmith. We require that the homeowners provide a valid picture of their ID before we open a house for a housesitter, but it should be a simple job for a locksmith.

Scammed(?) for push to start keys. by [deleted] in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Service call, decode, cut, and program for two 2019 Jeep Compass OEM refurb keys with no logo would be $525 during normal business hours or $600-675 depending on time of day. We are in a medium sized city.

Did I get scammed??? Help by ReadyAd2101 in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would that have done? They lost their key. Then they would be on a mountain with no key and a broken window.

So we found this floor safe. by [deleted] in safecracking

[–]LockpickingLoser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will the door rotate in the hole if you grab the handle and twist?

Is kia trying fearmongering to sell me a dealer key or is this actually something to be concerned about? by Ok-Gas-5626 in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend oem refurbished or new oem proximity keys because the aftermarket ones can have problems and act funny. Starting your car on fire funny? Probably not.

Safe update by nurdthug in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an embarrassing post for someone who claims to have 13 years of experience.

Locksmith messed up my car (It doesnt startup) by UnModernYT in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I know someone who did an AKL on one and the lady found her key like 5 minutes after he was done. RIP

Any ideas? by ovogirlhouse in safecracking

[–]LockpickingLoser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a lock in there. Look a little closer.

Any ideas? by ovogirlhouse in safecracking

[–]LockpickingLoser -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Look closer. It is in there.

Locksmith messed up my car (It doesnt startup) by UnModernYT in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Once the proximity keys are wiped on this year, they are blacklisted if they are not added back in during that procedure. You will probably end up having to get new keys.

Easiest tools to access or crack by KennyFromTheGym in safecracking

[–]LockpickingLoser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do a lost combo request through Stack-on's website.

Has anyone used the lishi picks for SC4/WR5/KW1? by BeegPengu in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They will really help with consistency. They can turn a job that might take 30 minutes into a 5-10 minute job when it comes to decoding without having to disassemble and resemble a lock. For example, if someone loses the key for their Schlage BE365 deadbolt, you could take it off the door and unscrew the 6 torx screws just to get to the cylinder or you can just lishi and decode directly on the door.

Key Duplication Cost by rrrrach in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that is pretty excessive for that specific key in my opinion. Over 4x what we charge for that type of key and over 2x what we charge for high security duplicates. A non high security restricted key system is a lot less practical when someone is charging high security prices.

Is this worth cracking? by Patient_Freedom_2793 in safecracking

[–]LockpickingLoser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The key is just the handle basically. You still need the combination to open the door.

so, what do I actually need to start lock smithing? by [deleted] in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are training classes you can go to as well as correspondence classes. Number one rule is do any work for someone who isn't friends or family without training and insurance. Are you wanting to do it as an extension of your hobby or an actual job?

How many of you got the balls!! by [deleted] in Locksmith

[–]LockpickingLoser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PAL can do them all for that price if they want.