PawnShop (warning: lots of pics)

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[ImSchatten360]

How much did you say where all those locks together Are all pawn shops like that? It is simply amazing!

[Oldfast]

How much did you say where all those locks together Are all pawn shops like that? It is simply amazing!

$100 for 3 locks: Hi-Shear, S&G 831B, and a US Navy lock. Although that was a KILLER deal, I'm finding out that some of the locks there are really overpriced, others are fair, and others are a deal. For example, some members have inquired about the S&G Environmental. It's priced at $85. I've been told you can buy one brand new for around $100. If this is true....$85, NOT such a good deal. I never expected to see so many locks at a pawnshop though.... so I'd say it'd definitely be worthwhile to at least take a look at your local one. Also, I think I mentioned it, but this guy has another 800 locks that are'nt at the shop...... so if your looking for something imparticular, I can ask him.

ImSchatten.... want me to make an offer on your behalf to purchase the whole tree? LOL LOL

[LocksmithArmy]

lol ask him if he has another hi shear lol

[Oldfast]

Another trip to the pawnshop. Wilson Bohannan, and 2 YALE's. Any history behind the middle one?

[Oldfast]

Master No2 ......... Master 150 ......... American Series 5570 ......... Corbin ......... Corbin

Been awhile since I hit the pawnshop, so I stopped in yesterday after a haircut. I was able to pick all
these before leaving the shop... except for that damn brass Corbin! (which is still given me trouble lol).

Anyway, not a bad lot for $38. Went home, did some cleaning/degreasing, polishing, lubricating... and also
managed to make a key for the laminated Master. I forgot how fun impressioning can be. Anyhoot... I'm happy

[NNFAK]

After seeing all these amazing locks I think next weekend I am going to drive around to all the pawn shops near me and see what they have. They better have cool locks.

[mister sour]

After seeing all these amazing locks I think next weekend I am going to drive around to all the pawn shops near me and see what they have. They better have cool locks.

Fair Warning, Most pawn shops are not as insightful as Oldfast's Picker Heaven. Locks to a lot of places do not spell FAST or CASH.

[mister sour]

Oldfast! Did u buy that bicentric military padlock!? I just noticed it and my heart sank!

[NNFAK]

After seeing all these amazing locks I think next weekend I am going to drive around to all the pawn shops near me and see what they have. They better have cool locks.

Fair Warning, Most pawn shops are not as insightful as Oldfast's Picker Heaven. Locks to a lot of places do not spell FAST or CASH.

Yeah good point. I will call first.

[Oldfast]

Oldfast! Did u buy that bicentric military padlock!? I just noticed it and my heart sank!

I most certainly did! For $33.33 LoL. It's really a pretty kickass padlock.. http://www.antique-padlocks.com/shared/ ... 381_01.pdf I haven't really tried to pick it yet... but don't really anticipate it being much of a problem. Eventually, I'd love to get another core to put in it though! It would require punchin' out the top plate retaining pin to install it... then replacing it with a roll pin. One of those "I'd like to do" kinda things that I just haven't done.

And Mathias, never hurts to check around... but Sour's probably right. Most pawnshops aren't going to have any substantial selection of locks. It just so happens there's a retired cop at mine that collected locks for many years. In fact, he really would rather not sell them, but needs the money for medical bills. His kidneys are only functioning at around 25%. Lately I've just been payin' him whatever he feels is fair, rather than tryin' to talk him down. And, it's always just nice to have some 'lock talk' with him. Very interesting fella to say the least.

[Aedalas]

This is simply amazing. I checked my local pawn shop after seeing this thread and came back disappointed. Just as well, if I had access to that many locks I'd lose my job and wife for sure. Great find.

/jealous

[jeffmoss26]

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[nhoj_yelbom]

Oldfast! Did u buy that bicentric military padlock!? I just noticed it and my heart sank!

I most certainly did! For $33.33 LoL. It's really a pretty kickass padlock.. http://www.antique-padlocks.com/shared/ ... 381_01.pdf I haven't really tried to pick it yet... but don't really anticipate it being much of a problem. Eventually, I'd love to get another core to put in it though! It would require punchin' out the top plate retaining pin to install it... then replacing it with a roll pin. One of those "I'd like to do" kinda things that I just haven't done.

And Mathias, never hurts to check around... but Sour's probably right. Most pawnshops aren't going to have any substantial selection of locks. It just so happens there's a retired cop at mine that collected locks for many years. In fact, he really would rather not sell them, but needs the money for medical bills. His kidneys are only functioning at around 25%. Lately I've just been payin' him whatever he feels is fair, rather than tryin' to talk him down. And, it's always just nice to have some 'lock talk' with him. Very interesting fella to say the least.

whoaaaa oldfast, put me on the list as wannabe buyers for that thing! i have a 826/831/hishear cylinder brand new if that would work in it? not sure. cant wait for some more pictures of that beast

[Oldfast]

........ cant wait for some more pictures of that beast

Well, I suppose it's about time I dust it off and start playin' with it then. lol
And I'll put ya on the list John (literally... I keep a notepad for shit like that cause my rememberer is broke lol)
But I don't think I've EVER seen one for sale, so to be honest, I'd be pretty hard pressed to let go of this one.