A couple guys over on cgcc have inquired about keyed alike locks for all the pins/vids so I thought I would offer them here too

Quoted from "b1buwg97"

I can get these locks, $3.00 each, and cheaper if you order more than 15



SAME SIZE LOCKS CAN BE KEYED ALIKE i.e CL01 can all be the same but a CL01 won't work in a CL02 is what I was told.

$3.0US each  ****I will need to calculate shipping after all orders are in*****

I'd definately be in for some, just lemme figure out which size I need then I'm, in for 10.

Stan

I used to think I'd like to get keed-alike locks, but I've been picking up key fobs when I find a good deal on them and I kinda like have all the different keys and fobs displayed.

I end up fixing more and more pins these days, eventually selling them and I find I'm installing locks all the time, so I could use a supply. I dont care about having my personal machines all keyed alike. I just want a supply of locks to save me the constant home depo trip for one lock every time.

Quoted from Pinballed

I just want a supply of locks to save me the constant home depo trip for one lock every time.

You know home depot will allow you to buy more than one at a time!!!

...I know but I only ever need one at a time...I know I know...

can you get tubular for $3 at the home depot?

Quoted from Vengeance

I used to think I'd like to get keed-alike locks, but I've been picking up key fobs when I find a good deal on them and I kinda like have all the different keys and fobs displayed.

You know you can still have a whack of keys for the keyed alike That's what I do. All my keeper machines have the same key -- except LOTR, damn Stern cranked that lock on and I cann't remove it. Still have seperate key fobs for each machine.

Duane

At Home Depot it works out to around 5 bucks with tax each

Quoted from TwilightZone

You know you can still have a whack of keys for the keyed alike That's what I do. All my keeper machines have the same key -- except LOTR, damn Stern cranked that lock on and I cann't remove it. Still have seperate key fobs for each machine.

Duane

Ok how bout this...

I'm too cheap to pay $3 a lock for 18 machines when the existing locks work just fine   

Suggestion...

In Toronto, Jo-Van distributors, literally about 5 or 6 doors down from Starburst as you drive there is a lock distributor. I am pretty certain they will sell to the public. They have cam locks of all grades and key groups.

Where the hell is Bish during all this discussion about locks?

Quoted from Pinballed

At Home Depot it works out to around 5 bucks with tax each

Hey Stan,

7/8" barrel locks (w/ 2 single bitted keys) each keyed different from Happ Controls part no. 30-3141-KD are $4.00 each plus tax at Starburst (Mtl & T.O. offices alike) By the way Stern gets them from Happ for all their new machines coming off the line.

Rob  

Qty of  6 + can go to 3.50 per lock
Qty of 12 + can go to 3.25 per lock

Montreal office only - sorry.

I just use the Happ double-bitted locks from Starburst or whichever US company I am ordering stuff from online. The keys are a heck of a lot less apt to break than the Home Depot ones. Also the HD locks have a gold coloured bezel which looks crappy.

Also, I have coloured key tags from Office Depot (20 for about $5) and all keys are labelled and I even made a rack. The rack consists or a paint stir stick with a bunch of little brass hooks screwed into it.

For backbox locks, a black Sharpie helps restore the black anodized look.

Quoted from Pinballed

At Home Depot it works out to around 5 bucks with tax each

Agreed! I have made the trip for those also

Starting with IM, or maybe SM, Stern has switched door locks from the double bitted key (Happ p/n 30-3145-KD) to the less expensive single-bitted key lock (30-3141-KD). Every little bit helps when you still manufacturer in North America and people want to pay less for less.

Hang on for the big squeeze, we ain't seen nothing yet.

I just buy them from Pinball Resource.  All his locks are keyed alike....   It may cost a $1 or $2 more overall, but I just tack them onto an order that I'm making anyway...  very convenient and they are good quality locks.

Quoted from Tilt

I just buy them from Pinball Resource.  All his locks are keyed alike....   It may cost a $1 or $2 more overall, but I just tack them onto an order that I'm making anyway...  very convenient and they are good quality locks.

But when you're buying 20 locks at once, $1 or $2 = $20 or $40. If you like giving away money, then that's great, but I'm pretty sure you don't.

I'm into this bulk buy for sure.

I must be missing the point here.  It really wouldn't be the first time.  If the locks I need are for home use(not on location) why would I need a $3 lock instead of a $1.89 lock???

http://www.twistedquarter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=327

Is there something horribly wrong with the twisted quarter locks???

I also beleive that Eric(thunderstrorm) had some problems (at least with 1 of them) with the locks from China that B1 got for him.  

Could some one please clarify.

Shipping 20 of the cheap Twisted Quarter locks to Canada will run you about $30. I would imagine doing the bulk buy from Terry would net you a better quality lock for less money.

Nothing to clarify...
apples too oranges

different locks... make no differnece to me I'm not making any money on these so I really don't care either way...

Quoted from b1buwg97

Nothing to clarify...
apples too oranges

different locks... make no differnece to me I'm not making any money on these so I really don't care either way...

I didn't say you were trying to make money Terry.   Just trying to save a buck where I can.  I'm cheap frugal.  Do you know approx. how much per lock with shipping (a good guess would suffice) if we all got together and bought 100 locks??????

Honestly no clue...

I am going to wait till all "orders" are in.... then see what shipping is- divide that total by the number of locks that will give me a per lock shipping total...

Then charge whatever that is times the number of locks ordered...

Quoted from RAB

Rob  

Qty of  6 + can go to 3.50 per lock
Qty of 12 + can go to 3.25 per lock

Montreal office only - sorry.

OK - TORONTO OFFICE IS NOW RUNNING THE ABOVE SPECIAL AS WELL, PLUS MORE LOCK STUFF, KA & SUCH. THEY HAVE PUT OUT A NEW SPECIALS FLYER WITH LEDS, SANWA PARTS AND I-PAC4, AND PUSH-BUTTONS ETC.

CHECK IT OUT AT BOTH OFFICES IF YOU ARE SO INCLINED.

Quoted from RAB

OK - TORONTO OFFICE IS NOW RUNNING THE ABOVE SPECIAL AS WELL, PLUS MORE LOCK STUFF, KA & SUCH. THEY HAVE PUT OUT A NEW SPECIALS FLYER WITH LEDS, SANWA PARTS AND I-PAC4, AND PUSH-BUTTONS ETC.

CHECK IT OUT AT BOTH OFFICES IF YOU ARE SO INCLINED.

Wish I could check prices online for keyed alike from Starburst but alas, they only seem to list the keyed different locks.  As far as the 'special' page, I can't seem to find it or at least there is not locks listed on it.

Quoted from underachiever

Wish I could check prices online for keyed alike from Starburst but alas, they only seem to list the keyed different locks.  As far as the 'special' page, I can't seem to find it or at least there is not locks listed on it.

Not everything is on-line, the flyer is at the counter and is mailed out to people with accounts, but you can always e-mail for prices on specific items.

be careful, when you post an email address in the actual way it is written, the account holder ends up getting tons of spam.  I am sure James has enough crap to deal with  

always substitute the @ symbol with (at)

AND get your own Bloody Thread for christs sake!

Quoted from b1buwg97

AND get your own Bloody Thread for christs sake!

Sorry Terry.


Row-Bear,

Your French connection, - soon to be quarantined.

It's all good;I kid anyway...  I hardly ever take anything serious!
Might be why I have 4.5 ex wives

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4.5 ex wives

He married 3 regular women and 3 midgets  

PS- He REALLY likes Genesis.

Quoted from underachiever

Wish I could check prices online for keyed alike from Starburst but alas, they only seem to list the keyed different locks.  As far as the 'special' page, I can't seem to find it or at least there is not locks listed on it.

Somebody's got some explaining to do as to how those 2 pictures showed up on my last post because I sure didn't put them there!!!!!!

Quoted from b1buwg97

It's all good;I kid anyway...  I hardly ever take anything serious!
Might be why I have 4.5 ex wives

Even through all the fog of this internet chatter, it still comes through that you have a sense of humour. In my opinion it is absolutely freakin' essential to get by these days. Being a part-time crazoid doesn't seem to hinder things either I think, - anyway, it seems to have worked for me so far.

Quoted from wbradley

He married 3 regular women and 3 midgets  

PS- He REALLY likes Genesis.

Holy smokes !! That's more than I could ever hope to handle. The Genesis part I mean.

Quoted from RAB

comes through that you have a sense of humour.

Thanks Some say it is a pretty good one too, other just say it's twisted beyond repair.

OK Last call order going in Wednesday please paypal me ASAP terryATvirtualsolutions.ca

Remeber to include you username adn quanity of each wiht your paypal payment...

Call t $3.50 each, unless your username is underachiever- then they are 3.99 each

Thanks

Terry