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General Question about buying pick sets

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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General Question about buying pick sets

Postby jmb5333 » 30 Oct 2006 13:39

Im a college student and basically looking for a fun hobby besides drinking(which is fun) to do on the weekend. I have always been interested in lock picking and that sort of deal. My question is not so much where to buy a basic pick, but this statement. "By placing an order for locksmithing tools, the buyer asserts to be, without fraud or deception, a bonafied member of the locksmithing industry, or other qualified personnel." Can i just go ahead and order a basic set as a hobby or are they serious?
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Postby UWSDWF » 30 Oct 2006 13:48

no they're not that serious... it's just them doing a "CYA" so as they are not liable if you do something stupid...

just order away... although some places will be a little more strict about certain products or certain companies all together
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Postby kodierer » 30 Oct 2006 19:37

Yeah go ahead, and place your order. What, and where are you getting them. Maybe we can help spend your money a little more wisely.
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Postby jasontimmer » 31 Oct 2006 12:12

i like lockpicks.com. good prices, fast shipping, great customer service. oddly enough, however, they require a locksmith's license to order some things, bump keys being one of them.
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Postby jmb5333 » 31 Oct 2006 13:38

uhhhh im not exactly sure which set im gonna buy . probably something basic to get me started. I wouldnt mind your input, just keep in mind im on a somewhat limited budget.
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Postby stilte » 31 Oct 2006 18:05

If you aren't sure whether you'll stay long, get the cheap 8-pcs standard southord set, or the 9 pcs slimline. That's all you need to pick most locks.

I wouldn't get the 5-pc slimline, the long hook they give is really hard to work with on my locks.
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Postby selim » 4 Nov 2006 23:34

I'm new to this forum,but not to lock picking. I've been reading some of the post's,and like what i've seen. I am looking for info about everything to do with this ( hobby)?? . I am a so called locksmith. But learn something new every day. I have to learn four or five thing's every day,becouse I forget at least two of them. That's all for my first post.
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Postby flaming jag » 8 Nov 2006 20:47

yeah i was wondering if it is safe to purchase a pickset from online and ship it to australia. Do you think its safe?
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