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by Marky Mark on April 27th, 2009

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Is high price of calling out a locksmith justified?

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  • by jwhou on May 10th, 2010

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    If it's a locksmith with reasonable skills that you can trust then yes.

    However, simple tasks like re-keying your locks can be done yourself for very little money. It cost me $1.80 to re-key all six locks on my house while a locksmith would've charged about $150 to do the same. It's best to learn a little bit about locks so that you understand how secure your house really is. When I rekeyed my locks, I found master pins that meant up to 32 possible keys could've opened the locks, found that half the locks where missing pins and springs in one pin chamber and found that the anti-pick security pins that came with those locks from the manufacturer were all missing except of one in the front door. A trustworthy locksmith would not short you on pins and the security features of the locks you've purchased and would advise you on how builder's tend to master key the properties they sell but an untrustworthy one will be trying to sell you on titanium cored bolts and suggest that drilling a lock is the only option on a lockout instead of picking, bumping or impressioning the lock when called on a lock out call.

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  • by philosopher-saint on October 28th, 2009

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    Only if you wanna get in!
    ;-)

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  • by thatsJustme on March 4th, 2010

    thatsJustme

    no...just another's 'dilemma' is all the justification the locksmith needs....:)
    years ago, I called toyota and gave them the vin number and they made me a key and it only cost $25......

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  • by Keyman on October 28th, 2009

    Keyman

    I am a1-locksmith in Burlingame Ca 94010
    http://www.a1-locksmith.com
    and have allot of overhead. Remember we only net around 10% of what we charge. Most of my customers are happy to see me. Some even tip over the cost of the invoice. If you want to save money you can bring the locks in to the locksmith shop to be re keyed. Or just back your self up with spare keys or push button electronic locks in case your locked out. Or make appointments during regular working hours and avoid nights and weekend calls. Save even more buying high security products online at
    http://www.a1qualitysafesonline.com/
    Best Regards
    a1-locksmith

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  • by hong kong phooey on May 11th, 2010

    hong kong phooey

    yep i find it would be cheaper to break a window rather than pay for a locksmith

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  • by Shay on May 11th, 2010

    Shay

    No. Taking advantage of vulnerability is never justified.

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  • by Wynper on May 10th, 2010

    Wynper

    The smith has taken the time to acquire a body of knowledge about their profession as well as the tools to perform their profession like transportation and fuel. Not to mention other expenses like liability insurance, taxes, a shop etc. Their time is valuable.

    So, is the service too expensive?

    What do you do?

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  • by 4down2 on May 10th, 2010

    4down2

    Save me money $$$ !

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  • by L. Taylor on October 28th, 2009

    L. Taylor

    No, I call it Highway robbery. Taking advantage of your situation knowing you need their services.

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  • by talocksmith on October 15th, 2009

    talocksmith

    http://www.locksmith-calgary.com/
    http://www.direct-locksmith.com/
    http://www.talocksmith-honolulu.com/
    it defends on the hour you called the locksmith
    its allso cheeper to call directly to the locksmith and not a big company

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  • by Jaeger on May 3rd, 2009

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    Do you want a professional, or not?

    When yer up to your knees in shit, you don't complain about the cost of a plumber, do you?

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