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by FSSARD » 13 Mar 2005 20:25
ordered picks yesterday from lockpicks.com got them sent through standard shipping. does anyone know when i should expect them?
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by Buggs41 » 13 Mar 2005 21:49
Should be anytime now.
Go wait by the mailbox.
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by aviator151 » 14 Mar 2005 14:55
Are they there yet? I'm on pins and needles...no pun intended.
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by FSSARD » 14 Mar 2005 15:07
*takes computer outside and sits next to mailbox[/code]
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by master in training » 14 Mar 2005 15:17
lol, i know the feeling, its the same when you order anything
what did you order?
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by FSSARD » 14 Mar 2005 16:43
Standard newbie pick-set.
8 Piece Lock Pick Set
Part#: MPXS-08
hope these come soon, i'm impatient 
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by master in training » 14 Mar 2005 17:24
yeah, most newbies seem to get that one, i got the 17piece set though
you may find that you will need a couple of different sized tension wrenches after a while, when it arrives though, you'll be having great fun and what you ordered will be more than enough
one tip though, buy a practise lock, never pick a lock you rely on for security. 
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by FSSARD » 14 Mar 2005 17:40
thanks, will do, i'll probably just pick my bedroom door lock, i don't use it that often, and i have no money to buy a practice lock :-\ gonna have to save up! 
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by master in training » 14 Mar 2005 17:46
i dont know what country you are in, but scrap yards/junk yards, UPVC fitters/any kind of window and door fitters and Ebay you will find cheap or free locks by the bucket load, failing that, just save up again and pick any lock you can find in the mean time
most people have an old padlock lying around the house somewhere, so you could learn to pick that, or just go with your bedroom door as you said.
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by FSSARD » 14 Mar 2005 18:51
i live in the US, michigan, you would figure that in the motor city you could find some old wipers for picks, or locks, but nope, i have not a clue where a junkyard is, i'll have to do some research
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by master in training » 14 Mar 2005 19:09
you could try looking up junk yards in a phone book, or call an operator and ask to be put through to one (i have no idea how things work un the US)
mechanics will probably be able to give you the metal bits from the wiper blades that you need, other than that you can probably pick up some wipers really cheap from a gas station. street sweeper bristles are good for picks as well, in regards to locks, i've been practising with just old padlocks, i've only just got a real lock to work on.
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by aviator151 » 14 Mar 2005 21:24
Search for any used car parts businesses in the area, they're in the yellow pages. I've been to plenty for old parts for my car. The people who run them are nice enough and you could probably get what you need for free.
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by DanArgent » 14 Mar 2005 23:01
man I hope your picks show up soon. I am still waiting for mine. I ordered them about 2 and a half weeks ago. Then last monay they send me an email saying they "have been shipped". Well it is 7 days later and I'm starting to get worried. I ordered straight for SO by the way. Anyone else think they should have arived by now? what should I do?
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by master in training » 15 Mar 2005 13:31
i dont know what the actual company is like for shipping, but i've waited up to a month for things to arrive after they've been purchased.
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