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Postby lokpikr999 » 28 Mar 2008 13:08

Anybody know where I can find Abus,American,Best,and Wilson-Bohannon padlocks?I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere :(
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Postby freakparade3 » 28 Mar 2008 13:38

Have you tried Ebay?
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Postby lokpikr999 » 28 Mar 2008 14:04

Yeah,I have heard about them being for sale on ebay.I'm saying where can I find them in stores?
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Postby freakparade3 » 28 Mar 2008 14:20

I don't think you will find them in most stores, people will got for the cheaper ones nearly every time. Try your local locksmith, alot of times they have the better quality padlocks in stock, or can order them. Another place to try is U-Haul, I have seen Abus locks for sale there to secure trucks.
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Postby lokpikr999 » 28 Mar 2008 14:26

I don't have any U-Haul facilities near me,but I do have a Self-Storage facility only a few blocks from my house,you think they might have Abus's there?
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Postby freakparade3 » 28 Mar 2008 14:27

Not likely, but worth a shot. I'll search around and see if I can find some websites for you.
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Postby lokpikr999 » 28 Mar 2008 14:33

I am aware,that there are dealers of these locks online,but I'm the kinda of guy who want's his stuff now.I would like more suggestions of possible retailers.
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Postby freakparade3 » 28 Mar 2008 14:36

Locksmith shops are probably your only hope.
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Postby bumber » 28 Mar 2008 14:39

I dont know where in FL you live, but when i lived there, there were flea markets EVERYWHERE. I say to look at flea markets for just about anything...so here goes, check at your local flea market :lol: if nothing else you WILL find SOMETHING you want to buy, so its not a wasted trip.

Call around to everywhere else i.e. storage, locksmith etc. before you drive out there, they will(should :roll: )tell you over the phone if they have anything.
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Postby lokpikr999 » 28 Mar 2008 14:44

I have been also told by someone that you can find picksets at flea markets.Yes,No one goes to and leaves a flea market empty handed(There always loaded with cool **** !) :D .But sadly there aren't any flea markets around.I will call around,thanks freakparade3!
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Postby lokpikr999 » 28 Mar 2008 14:46

OOPs,thanks bumber for the last post :lol:
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Postby bumber » 28 Mar 2008 14:49

Ive never heard of them selling pick-sets though, maby through the military surplus guy or something like that...or if someone just happens to have one...most people still think picks are illegal :shock: :lol:
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Postby eurolock fan » 28 Mar 2008 21:57

You can order Wilson Bohannon locks from http://www.topbrasspadlocks.com/
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Postby Eyes_Only » 29 Mar 2008 0:53

You can also try www.locksmithtoolandsupply.com. They carry bunch of American padlocks and some Abus Diskus/Buffo locks. The shipping is kinda slow but I've ordered from them tons of times in the past and they're pretty reliable from my experience.
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