Plunger Showcase Locks

[MrB]

What Thomas said. From reading Kenstan's brochure, there are actually only six (6!) unique keys for that lock in its standard form. That means that with only six keys on their keyring, someone could open any one of those locks anywhere in any shop!

Now if I could add a perspective from loss prevention in the chemical industry? Hazardous chemicals can present all sorts of dangers, and there are various safeguards you can apply to limit the risk. However; what doesn't exist can't actually present a risk. So a guiding safety principle in the chemical industry is to reduce inventory of hazardous substances to the absolute minimum. Don't go storing large amounts of dangerous stuff in big tanks for example.

The parallel here should be clear. Don't store large amounts of valuable goods in insecure glass display cases accessible to customers. Keep them out of reach in securely locked cabinets behind counters or in stock rooms.

[Ruteger]

I appreciate the help and information.

We usually keep stuff in a locked up area in our stockroom except we were just in the process of moving the location of that said locked up area. All items that could be brought to the floor were as to keep the locked up area clear for the move. Really good timing.

We already employ the buzzer thing for our digital cameras, but can be turned off with a key (which is for the best because the alarm that goes off can be heard across the entire store....which is a quarter of a kilometre long) However the system is bought and not made, so is likely very expensive. DB, I'll definately try the homemade suggestion.

[digital_blue]

I'm not sure where you are, but in Candian $'s, the whole setup should run you between $20-$30 max. As was mentioned here earlier, most commercially produced electronic security devices for retail are garbage and WAY overpriced.

With all the ways I've seen this stuff defeated, if I ever decide to relinquish my morals.... j/k

db

[thertel]

You ever hear the phrase "Locks keep honest people honest"? it is the same situation with many retail alarm systems. It is rather easy to put some items in your cart and then without thinking about it throw a jacket atop them and forget them until you get to the door.


There is a exploit on that lock. It is the case that most companies use the same key store to store, for ease.

Thomas

[zeke79]

Banks are only a little harder to rob, considering they have cameras everywhere, there is the exploding bands over the money, clerks and their secret button, and to top it all of, its not worht the time and effort. A bank usually carrys around 5 thousand dollars with them at anytime, so you're better of using that skill on a TV shop, etc. ITs much easaier to sell that way, and the money isnt marked. What you could do to find out how they did it is try "stealing" the another gameboy yourself. Attempt to walk into your store, unlock the lock by any means possible, hide it, and walk out. YOu may get lucky and figure out how they did it. Tell us how it worked if its a succes, so we can all protect ourselves...

Your are mistaken by the amount of money a bank will have on hand. I myself personally have withdrawn well over double the amount you state from my bank in cash and walked out within 10 minutes. Maybe things are diferrent in Canada but I doubt it.

[digital_blue]

Nope, not much different in Canada.

[tanyalove]

I just wanted to let you know that i just had to remove a plunger lock ,just like the one that was in your showcase,that was broke into,because someone broke a key off in the one where i work.
The lock basically fell right off in my hands when i started to unscrew it from the backside,the screws are very very short and after time, become loose,I was surprised at how little attached it was .which mine was moving whenever we went to unlock it!! So my theory is , the thiefs just wiggled it a bit and pushed in on it at the same time, which would explain why the core was inside the cabinet. all it would take is to watch someone open it once to see that it was loose ,then plan their actions. Hope this helped some.