Why “Do Not Duplicate” means nothing.

Marking keys with “Do Not Duplicate” is like an unfenced yard with a Keep Out sign. It is totally ineffective. About “Do Not Duplicate” Keys No legal enforcement — the stamp is just words Automated key-cutting KIOSK machines can’t read! Gives the user a false sense of security. True key security requires: Good: A key …

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Selling Padlocks

When I ran my locksmith business, I never felt the need to match prices with hardware stores. Whenever someone stopped into my shop looking for a padlock, I’d start by asking them if they would like it to match their home or office key. That’s the kind of service you can only get at a …

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Selling MX or any Key Control

Here is a simple question to ask a client who needs “the locks changed” on a business. And here is a free professional sales tip. When talking to a customer over the phone, look in a mirror and smile. This simple act will change how you sound to the person on the other end of …

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