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Humm, not sure what squelchy will think of a some blatant advertising for a first post (or any post for that matter), but since there's some advice in all that, I'd like to give some opinion on those points. Even with advertising, I have no idea of your business since there's (thankfully) no link.
Anyhow, my own experience certainly doesn't match what you're saying Renaldo, so I'll just add something to the mix for Zanazyr. While my first set is still with me, it's been adapted and dropped from use as I've found tools that would suit me better. In fact, any set will contain picks that you will not use or find a good connection with. They'll just get dumped to the bottom drawer leaving space in your case for other stuff.
From that point of view, I'd suggest that a beginner do something like this: buy something like a Southord case such as the C3010, and a selection of hooks, a couple of diamonds and a rake or 2, and make some perfectly respectable tension tools from windshield wiper inserts. Say total 10 picks and the 6 or 8 tension tools.
I say this because a case larger than the picks you have allows for growth, and as a beginner I believe the temptation to buy bits is far too great to resist! It certainly was in my case! That's not a bad thing as it allows for experimentation, which in turns allows for growth in confidence and understanding. You will add and make picks/tools to your set as your taste and needs develop. With a case that's got plenty of room (for now!), you can do that. you'll also get to learn through experience about what is a waste of money! I've got no shortage of shiny bits that just fell by the wayside, along with a wish that I'd never bought it.
Secondly, I wanna say that while rakes have a limited place in any kit, they will teach you almost nothing about what's going on inside a lock. Hooks and diamonds on the other hand will teach you a whole lot. My preference is for hooks as there's so much variety out there to fit different circumstances, but I also have a favorite diamond I won't leave home without. Southord and HPC are great picks for a beginner.
Thirdly, one of the keys to your picking is not the picks, but the tension tools and how you apply tension. In my opinion, it's far more important than the picks themselves. With that in mind, you're really can't have too many tension tools to fit different keyways and circumstances.
And lastly, all picks are completely useless without a huge amount of practice. Practice, practice, practice.
Anyhow, that's my 2 cents. Hopefully, it's helpful.
