need help with lock equipment

[foxhunter]

i am cleaning out a storage unit for a family friend, he is 86 a wwII war vet and has had 2 strokes in the last couple months. his memory is pretty well shot and he couldn't tell me much about this equipment, maybe some of you can, as to age, i'm guessing 1970's vintage by the book dates. value? and where to sell to get the best price.
tia
bobd

[Squelchtone]

Put them in the Locksmith area on ebay and put "locksmith code book" "locksmith curtis clipper" etc as the titles for the auctions, list the books individually, (include a pic of only the book for that auction, so someone doesnt think they're getting the whole lot in that pic you posted.) List the Curtis clipper and any manuals or parts that go with it together, and list the lock picks in the plastic container on craigslist, as ebay does not allow lock picks to be sold there. Or try ebay and put them in locksmiths area but call them "vintage locksmith tools", don't say lock picks in the auction title or description.

Probably wont get a ton of money for all this stuff, it's not like Pawn Stars where it's worth $2000 or anything like that. Just letting you know so you don't get your hopes up too high. Some of it may not even sell at all, but that mood is up to the buyers roaming ebay that week.

good luck,
Squelchtone

[MacGyver101]

I think you're right, in terms of late-60's to early-70's.

Aside from the code books (which really only have collector value now), the silver disc at the bottom looks to be a gauge for measuring key cuts and pin lengths for a variety of different manufacturers, you have a few miscellaneous lock picks at the top, and I think (?) that's an older model Curtis Clipper (used for cutting keys... the exact ones would depend on the model you have).

Unfortunately, I'm not so up on the prices for collectables, so I can't really give you a fair price range... but I'm sure that others here would be able to.

[MacGyver101]

... but I'm sure that others here would be able to.

Heh. Perhaps even before I can finish typing my reply.

[Raymond]

I am not sure from the picture if there is a screw and nut at the top of the post on the Curtis clipper.

The silver disk at the bottom goes onto another similar Curtis clipper. It does have the angled groove to gauge keys for GM, Ford, Chrysler, and provides the depth setting to cut the same. Without the other clipper, this disk is only useable as a gauge.

I still carry my Curtis clippers because they will code cut Y11, Y13, Y14, M1, M2, B1, as well as any of the older automotive keys.

[nostromo]

If you do advertise on eBay, be ready in case your ad gets pulled. Anything that makes a key or smells like a keyless entry tools gets pulled. I bid on a plug spinner last week and it got pulled. Notice you never see key machines being sold there anymore?

Why not post it right here in the auction section, or as Squelchtone suggests, Craigslist.

As far as dollar value, keyclippers currently run several hundred dollars. Maybe you could take it to a local shop and see if they can help you put it together, it's bound to sell for more if it's in working condition.

[foxhunter]

i think i will place it in the auction section, not a big fan of ebay
thanks for all the info. the question is should i follow the sugestion and post the items seperatly ?

thx
bob

[Squelchtone]

i think i will place it in the auction section, not a big fan of ebay
thanks for all the info. the question is should i follow the sugestion and post the items seperatly ?

thx
bob

I don't think you have enough posts or time as a member in order to post in the Buy/Sell/Trade area on this forum. sorry mate.

Squelchtone

[foxhunter]

better photo of key cutter
[edit- your NOT permitted to sell here, wrong forum. so why the sudden need for more clear images?-unlisted]

[foxhunter]

because of raymond's comment.
"I am not sure from the picture if there is a screw and nut at the top of the post on the Curtis clipper."
not trying to sell here.
thanks

[unlisted]

Post away than, sorry for misinterpreting your reasons.

[foxhunter]

no problem.
thx
bob

[foxhunter]

well you were right the round disk is off a model 14 and does not go with the key cutter.

[foxhunter]

[/quote]As far as dollar value, keyclippers currently run several hundred dollars. Maybe you could take it to a local shop and see if they can help you put it together, it's bound to sell for more if it's in working condition.[/quote]

the 14th edition key code book shows the key cutter in it and it matches the how to use instructions in the book. the book key codes end in 1954.