Just a Home Security FYI

Broadstruck

We spend a LOT of time on this forum on security and safety issues...

I purchased 2 new entry and dead bolt lock sets that where keyed alike yet one set was missing the keys.

I called the manufactures customer service dept and with just providing the key code sticker and upc code info they are sending out a set free of charge.

So if your installing a new lock set either by yourself, a locksmith, or a contractor make sure that you remove all the small stickers or printed info from the packaging prior to discarding.

As otherwise if placed in recycling or trash anyone who finds the packaging could gain entry into your home in just a few days with just a call to the lock set manufacturers customer service department.

Tootawl

Excellent suggestion!

YaHa

It took you 10,000 posts to think of that..


Broadstruck is now a freaking security expert.



As Tootawl said.. Excellent advice.

CarlWohlforth

My wife shreds everything, at least it seems that way to me. It is helpful that she is so security conscious. Unfortunately we keep the valuable coins in the safe deposit box so I don't get to see them whenever I want. I do appreciate them more when I do get them out.

lope208

Yikes, that is scary.

That's why I shred everything!
Can't take any chances.

drwstr123

Locks keep honest people honest.

jdillane

Gotta wonder where that missing set of keys is...

AnkurJ

Thats a good suggestion. The other thing I have read is that most robbers will not go to the second floor. I keep my expensive and rare coins including gold in the safe deposit box. But other coins are at my house. If anyone wanted to get to them, they would have to know EXACTLY where they were, and would have to break at least three deadbolts to get to them.

Ankur

PerryHall

<< <i>Gotta wonder where that missing set of keys is... >>



Agree. Someone from the store may pay Broadstruck a late night visit the next time he's out of town.

touche

<< <i>Thats a good suggestion. The other thing I have read is that most robbers will not go to the second floor. I keep my expensive and rare coins including gold in the safe deposit box. But other coins are at my house. If anyone wanted to get to them, they would have to know EXACTLY where they were, and would have to break at least three deadbolts to get to them.

Ankur >>



Not true in So Calif. Almost all new homes have master bedroom on second floor. The more expensive homes have wall safe built into adjoining walk-in-closet. All the action here is on the second floor.

slipgate

Many safe companies will give you the facotry combo just by sending them the s/n too. A buddy of mine got a sentry safe from auction that was locked and no combo, called the company, had to fax them an "official" request and they sent him the combo. No verification if he owned it or anything.

guitarwes

A burn barrel in the backyard proves handy with stuff like that. Yes, sorry, I attribute to global warming on a regular basis....but I feel better about my security.

Also, I just bought a nice gun safe that I store all my goodies in. If the crooks want it bad enough, for the trouble it would be to get to it and get into it, they can have it. I don't know why they would want a bunch of widget morgans anyhow?

Cladiator

<< <i>Locks keep honest people honest. >>

Mercury10c

<< <i>Gotta wonder where that missing set of keys is... >>


Exactly what I was thinking.

cinman14

Or you could just order a few "bump" keys...

These will open almost 99% of all locks....


bump keys

RayNY2E

<< <i>We spend a LOT of time on this forum on security and safety issues...

I purchased 2 new entry and dead bolt lock sets that where keyed alike yet one set was missing the keys.

I called the manufactures customer service dept and with just providing the key code sticker and upc code info they are sending out a set free of charge.

So if your installing a new lock set either by yourself, a locksmith, or a contractor make sure that you remove all the small stickers or printed info from the packaging prior to discarding.

As otherwise if placed in recycling or trash anyone who finds the packaging could gain entry into your home in just a few days with just a call to the lock set manufacturers customer service department. >>



I Hope these are the Bump Proof Locks. I see All the Stories on the News and youtube about "Bump Keys" and only certain Brands of Locks are safe anymore,It's really an eye opener!! Ray in Florida..

Broadstruck

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<< <i>Gotta wonder where that missing set of keys is... >>



Agree. Someone from the store may pay Broadstruck a late night visit the next time he's out of town. >>



Thanks PerryHall that made for a scary thought!

fc

so goto all that trouble to order a key when they could simply break
out the glass of the door and unlock it or take a crow bar and pry
it open in about a minute.

hm. i think they will not order a key.

coinsarefun

Biometric deadbolts work well. That's what I have.

and, they have come way down in price. Best thing is no keys


Stefanie

HTubbs

Wow, great info. I'll definitely have to remember this.

Leonidas

<< <i>so goto all that trouble to order a key when they could simply break
out the glass of the door and unlock it or take a crow bar and pry
it open in about a minute.

hm. i think they will not order a key. >>

ricko

The only thing more apparent than numismatics on this forum, is paranoia.... Cheers, RickO

jessewvu

Can you give us an example of what those codes look like? Just posting yours, or a picture of them here will be fine.

PerryHall

<< <i>The only thing more apparent than numismatics on this forum, is paranoia.... Cheers, RickO >>



Agree. Everyone knows that coin collectors are never targeted by thieves.

SilverEagles92

<< <i>Biometric deadbolts work well. That's what I have.

and, they have come way down in price. Best thing is no keys


Stefanie






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They work well until someone cuts off your finger to get into your house

BECOKA

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They work well until someone cuts off your finger to get into your house >>



Or the battery runs out and you forget your keys.

mozeppa

<< <i>Yikes, that is scary.

That's why I shred everything!
Can't take any chances. >>





me too! ...i even shedded my coin collection so they won't get that either!

fc

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<< <i>The only thing more apparent than numismatics on this forum, is paranoia.... Cheers, RickO >>



Agree. Everyone knows that coin collectors are never targeted by thieves. >>



a savvy coin collector has his 1000s and 1000s of dollars worth of
coins in safe deposit box and does not spread the info around the
neighborhood or to his shifty family...

but i know what you meant. coins, cash, works of art, etc.. if you
want them at home you better have a heck of an alarm system and
such.

Broadstruck

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<< <i>Yikes, that is scary.

That's why I shred everything!
Can't take any chances. >>





me too! ...i even shedded my coin collection so they won't get that either! >>

Coxe

Most people put the wrong locks on for the perimeter security to begin with. You do not need to rifle through someone's trash hooping to find the key code. All you need is a bump key. I doubt there is a lock on your local Home Depot's shelf that a determined burglar cannot compromise in seconds. Real security costs a bit more, but amortized over the lifeimes of the locks, it's cheap insurance.