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06-03-2010, 10:40 AM #26
A lock pick set costs about $20 for a cheap one. After fucking around with the set for 15 minutes, I realized its kinda pointless to lock most doors. With a bit of practice, it took me about 10 seconds longer to pick my way into the house than using the key (i.e. into the house in around 15 seconds). Granted those locks weren't anything fancy, but they're similar to what's on lots of houses.
It took me a bit longer (~2 minutes) to break into and start my friend's Audi (mid 80's model - newer ones are obviously way harder).
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06-03-2010, 10:48 AM #27
I wish they had OnStar for houses, but that keypad thing looks ok...
The ironic thing about OnStar is that the vehicles fancy enough to have it are usually pretty hard to lock the keys in.... jfost is really ignorant, he often just needs simple facts laid out for him...
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06-03-2010, 11:13 AM #28
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06-03-2010, 11:17 AM #29Zen Master
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I've hidden like 3 keys in and around my truck over the years. Magnetic, velcro strap and even bolt on containers. All of them have either fallen off or have lost the key within about 6 months.
If I ever get a new vehicle it is SO having one of those number combination things on it.
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06-03-2010, 11:32 AM #30
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06-03-2010, 11:33 AM #31I touched your avatar
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I saw someone drill a small hole in the frame so they can screw a key to the frame. That should stop it from falling off.
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06-03-2010, 11:42 AM #32
I lose keys, and pretty much anything else under the size of a small child like its a disease. Fortunately my old truck you could pry the door open and get the door lock button with a ski pole, and the new truck is pretty much impossible to lock my keys in. I didn't have a house key for 6 months in my last place, I just left it unlocked. Friends would just roll in and borrow / replace things at will. I kind of liked it, but I also didn't get anything jacked.
I need to be more responsible.
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06-03-2010, 11:56 AM #33Registered User
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When I locked myself out of my apartment I asked the guy from the key cutting place down the street to come help me out. He came over with a hair pin and a nail file and had the door open in about five minutes. But then he tripped the alarm, slammed the door shut and had to start all over again. He refused to accept any money, which was very nice of him. Made me a bit nervous about how easy my apartment is to break into, especially since my alarm was screaming for almost 10 minutes and not one neighbor even poked their head out to see what the problem was.
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06-03-2010, 12:06 PM #34
I have one of those combination door locks on my house and it is money. I don't even have the key to my own house on my key chain. though I wonder what happens when the battery goes!
IMO, you don't lock your doors to prevent crimes by determined criminals. you lock them to prevent crimes of opportunity."fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
"She was tossing her bean salad with the vigor of a Drunken Pop princess so I walked out of the corner and said.... "need a hand?"" - Odin
"everybody's got their hooks into you, fuck em....forge on motherfuckers, drag all those bitches across the goal line with you." - (not so) ill-advised strategy
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06-03-2010, 12:42 PM #35
It's bullshit. What sucks is guys like this have you by the balls and there's nothing you can do.
Friend of mine had thousands in electrical work done, then the same electrician makes a house call and asks for 100 bucks. Friend said forget it.
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06-03-2010, 01:22 PM #36
That's true to a certain extent, but I think there's a certain line that most petty thieves won't cross - going into someone's home and stealing shit is different from opportunistic people with sticky fingers. Homes aren't like cars where you can see if its unlocked and you can see if anyone's in it. With a house, you have to figure out if someone's home (or have the balls to not care) and you have to actively decide to go check and see if its open. If someone is motivated enough to do that, I figure they're also probably motivated enough to buy a lock pick set.
I realize there are huge holes in that reasoning, but so far it has served me well as justification for being lazy and not locking our doors. We don't exactly live in a high crime area though, so really its not a big deal.
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06-03-2010, 03:06 PM #37doughboyshredder Guest
Tell your friend that I told him to fuck off.
What really gets me is the dentist and doctor types that have no problem charging thousands for a couple hours of work, but then bitch when asked to pay a trained professional their wage.
100 dollars doesn't even come close to covering the time involved in doing one service call. He was probably giving your buddy a break, and the arrogant prick fucks him for 100 dollars. Your friends a prick.
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06-03-2010, 06:03 PM #38
My buddy isn't rich by any means and 100 bucks is no small amount for someone to walk into your house, say "everything's cool" then leave. If you live in a small town, I don't understand what the costs are that require $100. Plus my friend had just spent a ton of money using the guy.
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06-03-2010, 06:18 PM #39doughboyshredder Guest
Sorry, if I over reacted, but I hear 100.00 for an electrical service call and I think "holy fuck, that's a good deal".
You do realize that out of that you have to pay self employment tax, income tax, business and occupations tax, labor and industries insurance, vehicle insurance, and liability insurance? As well as fuel to make the drive, utilities for the office so that you can bill the call and file all of the paperwork, and for any tools that you need to buy or replace.
So, after all taxes and expenses someone that is risking a shit ton by being self employed, as well as dealing with the stress of not having a regular paycheck might make 40 dollars.
And that is what your friend was bitching about.
That is fucking lame.
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06-03-2010, 06:21 PM #40doughboyshredder Guest
BTW, one of the reasons I started charging a minimum was because I got sick of people being too lazy to check and see if the breaker had been thrown, but then more than willing to bitch about paying when it was something as simple as a blown breaker. When people hear 300 dollars they take the two minutes to walk in to the electrical room and check themselves.
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06-03-2010, 06:33 PM #41Registered User
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I paid $80 last time we locked ourselves out.
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06-03-2010, 06:37 PM #42Registered User
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Dammit DBS, I am and electrician, and I LOVE the calls where I get to reset the breaker or GFCI receptacle. Please don't take food from my mouth by telling people they can do things themselves.
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06-03-2010, 06:50 PM #43
Duck tape a key of your car somewhere outside your car (like inside the front or rear bumper) and keep a spare house key in your car. Done!
Just fucking point it and shut up
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06-03-2010, 07:38 PM #44doughboyshredder Guest
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06-03-2010, 08:07 PM #45advres Guest
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06-03-2010, 11:13 PM #46
I agree, though you seem to be disagreeing with me. Locking things like windows or back gates seems a waste, because as you say, it's not going to stop someone determined to rob you. The front door locked, however, is to stop the person who comes to your door for whatever reason and discovers that nobody is home.
"fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
"She was tossing her bean salad with the vigor of a Drunken Pop princess so I walked out of the corner and said.... "need a hand?"" - Odin
"everybody's got their hooks into you, fuck em....forge on motherfuckers, drag all those bitches across the goal line with you." - (not so) ill-advised strategy
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06-05-2010, 07:47 AM #47Un Paid Spokesman
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That is a very tiny door...
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06-05-2010, 08:43 AM #48
This is the number one reason I got rid of all locking door handles and only use deadbolts in my house. No more pulling the door shut and having that "Oh Shit" moment.
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06-05-2010, 12:33 PM #49
That's where you make your mistake..you need to check everything else first, so it looks like you did something, then flip the breaker. The client sees all your hard work, so doesn't mind paying, and you get a service call plus an hour labor...win/win
Seriously, it is funny how the human mind works. If you fuck around for a long time before figuring something out because you are an idiot, ( and charging more becasue of it) the client is a lot happier then if you are a real technician who can figure out the problem in 2 seconds.
Advres would have been happier if the locksmith took a long time, while had to stand around in the hallway wasting time, then the fact he got into his apartment in a few minutes.
This is exactly why I, and most medical professionals, don't do house calls.
As an example; I can see three patients an hour at $100 per patient, or $300/hr. Or, I can see one house call patient in that hour, still $100 for services, but now I have to charge a $200 service call just to break even, or I have to create extra bullshit work and charges that amount to $300, then the service call can be free.
I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...iscariot
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06-05-2010, 02:37 PM #50
I would have gone to the brick store and looked on the clearance rack for a good sized one, and then thrown it through one of my larger windows.
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