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Avoid the double-scam this locksmith pulled

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Classified Id YYRFWKNS
Asking Price $ 50.00 USD per item or Make offer
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Renewed Date14-Oct-2009 08:26:48 PM EST
Expiration Date 13-Dec-2009 08:26:48 PM EST
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Locksmith member since 11-jun-2008
View Altamonte Springs Classifieds Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA Phone:(407) 834-2656
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Did you read the blog post of the woman who got locked out and called a locksmith who scammed her? Actually, she was scammed twice and didn’t even know it. The original quote was $45 service fee and $39 for cheapest lock (not unreasonable). After arriving the locksmith said it will cost $185 to drill out the high-security Arrow lock.

SCAM #1 So which do you think is harder to do? Drill out a lock or pick it open? Anyone with a drill can drill out a lock. Picking locks takes skill, knowledge and time. It’s not like it is on TV. Since the locksmith told her $89 ($45 + $39) for the call, why would it cost another $96 to drill out a lock?

SCAM#2 Well, okay, so there is no way this woman would have known this, but Arrow Lock Company does not make high-security locks for residential purposes. So if that was the locksmith’s excuse for the high drill fee, he was being dishonest.

It should be noted that many times it is necessary to drill out a lock – especially if it has been damaged, corroded or is just not pickable. Since residential locks are made of cheaper material, corrosion is a common event in humid climates such as Florida.

Call us at Martin Security Group at 407-834-2656

Central Florida Locksmith service areas include:

In Seminole County: Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, FL; Sanford, FL; Longwood, FL; Casselberry, FL; Oviedo, FL; Winter Springs, FL; Fern Park, FL; Heathrow, FL and in Orange County: Winter Park, FL; Maitland, FL; Orlando, FL; Apopka, FL

We are commercial and residential specialists. The price of $50 listed is our service fee.

Bump resistant locks
Keys
Deadbolts
Specialty locks
Panic Bars
Padlocks

Registered with the State (Florida), County (Seminole) and City (Altamonte Springs). Bonded and insured. Plus both locksmiths are licensed as Certified Security Officers. This means both locksmiths have had fingerprint and background checks.