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by rdoe » 20 Aug 2006 13:26
Hi,
I am new to the forums and I have done a little bit of searching but I don't see any section of the forums dedicated to good suppliers.
I am just getting into the hobby but from what I have been reading HPC & Peterson picks are the best bang for the buck.
I am just looking for a place where I can purchase either HPC PIP13 or the Peterson Just Picks with Plastic Handles. All of the websites I have been to just sell to locksmiths which I am not. I am simply trying to get into the hobby and have been reading as much as my mind can take in  .
Any direction towards places to purchase either of these sets is greatly appreciated.
Rich
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by Bud Wiser » 20 Aug 2006 13:48
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by Krypos » 20 Aug 2006 14:07
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by illusion » 20 Aug 2006 14:11
What's funny?
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by Bud Wiser » 20 Aug 2006 14:14
illusion wrote:What's funny?
must be gas..
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by Bud Wiser » 20 Aug 2006 14:18
he specifically asked for a HPC PIP-13, the link I provided has one for $23
he also asked for peterson picks only, the only place to get picks only that I know of is directly at peterson.
neither place will ask if you are a locksmith.
I think I anwsered his question pretty straight forward.
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by unbreakable » 20 Aug 2006 14:20
Bud Wiser wrote:illusion wrote:What's funny?
must be gas..
No, it just seems so obvious, your post of HPC's site and Peterson's, you came across (to me) as being a smart aleck..... 
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by Bud Wiser » 20 Aug 2006 14:30
unbreakable wrote:Bud Wiser wrote:illusion wrote:What's funny?
must be gas..
No, it just seems so obvious, your post of HPC's site and Peterson's, you came across (to me) as being a smart aleck..... 
ahhh, IC. No, not this time, just trying to help the poor guy out.
btw, I have the HPC PIP-13 and it is most definitely a great bang for the buck! I also have a Masters Edition of Peterson too which are IMHO PRIMO! I love the rubber gritted handles, smaller size picks, quality steel, and soft leather case. But for the price he might be better off buying just picks from Peterson. All you need is 5 picks to start with a couple of good tension tools 
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by rdoe » 20 Aug 2006 14:32
Bud Wiser thank you for the links
On viewing the Peterson website this message caught my eye:
Warning: In accordance with 39 USC Section 3002a, this site is solely for the use of Security Professionals. Only the following are permitted to purchase items from this site: BONA FIDE LOCK MANUFACTURERS OR, DISTRIBUTORS, LOCKSMITHS, REPOSSESORS, OR MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DEALERS.
By ordering from this site, purchasers swear, attest and represent under penalty of perjury, that they are active authorized professionals in one or more of the above approved professions, and further attest and represent that they are authorized to receive products from this site through the US Mail.
We actively scrutinize purchases made from this site to ensure strict legal compliance with these requirements, and reserve the right to refuse shipment of any order that we do not believe to be lawful or appropriate.
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by Bud Wiser » 20 Aug 2006 14:33
rdoe wrote:Bud Wiser thank you for the links  On viewing the Peterson website this message caught my eye: Warning: In accordance with 39 USC Section 3002a, this site is solely for the use of Security Professionals. Only the following are permitted to purchase items from this site: BONA FIDE LOCK MANUFACTURERS OR, DISTRIBUTORS, LOCKSMITHS, REPOSSESORS, OR MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DEALERS.
By ordering from this site, purchasers swear, attest and represent under penalty of perjury, that they are active authorized professionals in one or more of the above approved professions, and further attest and represent that they are authorized to receive products from this site through the US Mail.
We actively scrutinize purchases made from this site to ensure strict legal compliance with these requirements, and reserve the right to refuse shipment of any order that we do not believe to be lawful or appropriate.
you can buy picks no probs. You will have to show proof for bump keys though.
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by unbreakable » 20 Aug 2006 14:38
Bud Wiser wrote:rdoe wrote:Bud Wiser thank you for the links  On viewing the Peterson website this message caught my eye: Warning: In accordance with 39 USC Section 3002a, this site is solely for the use of Security Professionals. Only the following are permitted to purchase items from this site: BONA FIDE LOCK MANUFACTURERS OR, DISTRIBUTORS, LOCKSMITHS, REPOSSESORS, OR MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DEALERS.
By ordering from this site, purchasers swear, attest and represent under penalty of perjury, that they are active authorized professionals in one or more of the above approved professions, and further attest and represent that they are authorized to receive products from this site through the US Mail.
We actively scrutinize purchases made from this site to ensure strict legal compliance with these requirements, and reserve the right to refuse shipment of any order that we do not believe to be lawful or appropriate.
you can buy picks no probs. You will have to show proof for bump keys though.
Thats very true from what I hear. Somebody else said that if they still have any doubts, tell em your from LP101, and they should sell them to you. Was it zeke that said this? Im not sure, so dont quote me on it.

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by Raccoon » 20 Aug 2006 14:41
BTW. HPC doesn't have a website you can purchase from-- they only manufacture, they don't distribute or sell retail. Peterson does all 3.
IMHO, from all of the input I've received about HPC and Peterson, Peterson lockpicks are a much better buy. I've read and been told that HPC picks in general are medocre quality, or outright suck. Nobody has ever complained about Peterson's lockpicks (that I have read).
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by Bud Wiser » 20 Aug 2006 14:54
Peterson is definitely better then HPC pics, but HPC is better then mediocore I think. I've seen cheap spin offs of HPC like Majestic. There is a noticible difference in quality! The HPC handles at least are better made. Also noteworty, HPC has a great line of tension tools! In perticular I highly recomend their little two way rigid. It makes popping open the R70 a breeze! They have a large selection of tension tools and are priced decent. Peterson also has very nice tension tools, but are a bit pricy. The Flat Five and Three Serrated Tension Tools are among my favorites, and also their U-Bend-It assortments for quick custom tools are also very good.
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by rdoe » 20 Aug 2006 14:55
Thanks for all the info. I just finished ordering the picks from Peterson but now I have to play the waiting game until they arrive. 
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