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Swap facility for locksport 'belters'?

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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Swap facility for locksport 'belters'?

Postby BogusException » 11 Feb 2025 22:44

Probably a dumb question, but has there ever been an attempt to have a sort of swapping mechanism for those progressing their skill, and want an alternative to buying new locks (other than buying used)?

TIA
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Re: Swap facility for locksport 'belters'?

Postby FranklyFlawless » 12 Feb 2025 4:12

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Re: Swap facility for locksport 'belters'?

Postby BogusException » 13 Feb 2025 12:29

FranklyFlawless wrote:Lock Bazaar:

Otherwise, you can get involved with a local TOOOL chapter, locksport group and/or meeting in your area:


Sorry it was such a dumb question, but your links are very useful to me!

Many thanks, Good Sir!
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