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http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. -- "Strange as it seems, no amount of learning can cure stupidity, and higher education positively fortifies it." - Stephen Vizinczey |
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On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Similar to some car keys - you could try a proper car parts shop that does keycutting. SteveW |
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On Wed, 8 May 2019 14:11:52 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. A good locksmith |
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On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo. Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock. But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder. If so widely available - eg Timpsons. -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote:
On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo.Â* Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock.Â* But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder.Â* If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) -- "The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him." - Leo Tolstoy |
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The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo. Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock. But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder. If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) You know what to do.... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys |
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On 08/05/2019 16:14, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo.Â* Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock.Â* But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder.Â* If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em... A key cutting business with more than 1,000 stores across the country. Other locksmiths are available. -- -- Colin Bignell |
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The Natural Philosopher wrote in news:qaukio$t8k$1
@dont-email.me: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. You could send the image to: |
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On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. Anyway guided with that its seems to be a magnum millenco key, and there is a decent locksmith on email in Cambridge -- "Women actually are capable of being far more than the feminists will let them." |
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
seems to be a magnum millenco key if it is, and the owner has the little fob with three barcodes on it tucked away somewhere, you can order a key online instead of taking the original in to have it duplicated. |
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On Wednesday, 8 May 2019 14:11:54 UTC+1, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Looks like it's diyable with a pillar drill. Now's the time to get one if you don't already NT |
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The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote: The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. Bet there are, unless you want "yards away"... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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On 08/05/2019 16:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote: The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. I must admit, I thought there was one in most UK towns of a decent size. They are like Boots, you just expect to see one. They often have then outside big supermarkets - both our local Tescos and Sainsburys have one (the later is a proper shop). Interesting business story- there was a programme on the TV about it a few years back. -- Always smile when walking, you never know where there is a camera ;-) Remarkable Coincidences: The Stock Market Crashes of 1929 and 2008 happened on the same date in October. In Oct 1907, a run on the Knickerbocker Trust Company led to the Great Depression. |
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On Wednesday, 8 May 2019 14:11:54 UTC+1, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. -- "Strange as it seems, no amount of learning can cure stupidity, and higher education positively fortifies it." - Stephen Vizinczey They are called "Dimple Keys" The main manufacturers are Chubb and Yale https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C....N0UETdVFfl 8 |
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On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. If Timpsons cant do it - find a local locksmith.. Where in the country do you live? Malcolm --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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Brian Reay wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote: The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. I must admit, I thought there was one in most UK towns of a decent size. They are like Boots, you just expect to see one. They often have then outside big supermarkets - both our local Tescos and Sainsburys have one (the later is a proper shop). Interesting business story- there was a programme on the TV about it a few years back. They give ex-offenders a second chance? -- *Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On 08/05/2019 16:40, Andy Burns wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote: seems to be a magnum millenco key if it is, and the owner has the little fob with three barcodes on it tucked away somewhere, you can order a key online instead of taking the original in to have it duplicated. Even if the wpner has the little fob, i doubt he would be able to find it inside of three months.. Elderly people...I guess its coming to me soon -- "In our post-modern world, climate science is not powerful because it is true: it is true because it is powerful." Lucas Bergkamp |
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On 08/05/2019 18:33, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , Brian Reay wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote: The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. I must admit, I thought there was one in most UK towns of a decent size. They are like Boots, you just expect to see one. They often have then outside big supermarkets - both our local Tescos and Sainsburys have one (the later is a proper shop). Interesting business story- there was a programme on the TV about it a few years back. They give ex-offenders a second chance? Yes they do. Why not? The lad I was chatting with with the other month at a prison was about to go out on day release to work there. And 90% of his wage will be stopped to pay back back his victims. So that will be 90% of his wage until he is released in 6 months time. Apparently his wife and kids will be calling in from school some days to ask how much it costs to cut a key:-) They live too far away to call in every day. A most interesting chat (well a long chat as I worked with him for 3 weeks on that job) so I got to know a bit about him, his crimes and how he coped in prison as he is not a drug user or an alcoholic. -- Adam |
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On 08/05/2019 16:14, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo.Â* Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock.Â* But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder.Â* If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) Well they "only" have a little over 1000 stores. Nearly all within supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsburys, etc.) doing keys, shoe repairs, etc. They apparently even do replacement car keys (with the electronics for the alarm/immobiliser) a lot cheaper than main dealers. However their key-cutting and watch battery services are much more than the local car parts shop. SteveW |
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On 08/05/2019 19:00, ARW wrote:
On 08/05/2019 18:33, Dave Plowman (News) wrote: In article , Â*Â*Â* Brian Reay wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote: The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. I must admit, I thought there was one in most UK towns of a decent size. They are like Boots, you just expect to see one. They often have then outside big supermarkets - both our local Tescos and Sainsburys have one (the later is a proper shop). Interesting business story- there was a programme on the TV about it a few years back. They give ex-offenders a second chance? Yes they do. Why not? snip Also "upside down management". Frontline people have immense authority to vary prices, pay compensation and do what they think best serves the customer. Head office and regional management are there to help. Much written about but a brief summary in his own words is https://www.telegraph.co.uk/connect/small-business/great-service-doesnt-come-from-rules-upside-down-management/ -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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On 08/05/2019 16:14, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo.Â* Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock.Â* But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder.Â* If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) The "widely available referred back to "Yale Superior..." That's why it was "eg Timpsons" not "at Timpsons". -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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"ARW" wrote in message ... On 08/05/2019 18:33, Dave Plowman (News) wrote: In article , Brian Reay wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote: The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. I must admit, I thought there was one in most UK towns of a decent size. They are like Boots, you just expect to see one. They often have then outside big supermarkets - both our local Tescos and Sainsburys have one (the later is a proper shop). Interesting business story- there was a programme on the TV about it a few years back. They give ex-offenders a second chance? Yes they do. Why not? Not exactly thrilled at the idea of ex offenders cutting my keys. The lad I was chatting with with the other month at a prison was about to go out on day release to work there. And 90% of his wage will be stopped to pay back back his victims. So that will be 90% of his wage until he is released in 6 months time. Apparently his wife and kids will be calling in from school some days to ask how much it costs to cut a key:-) They live too far away to call in every day. A most interesting chat (well a long chat as I worked with him for 3 weeks on that job) so I got to know a bit about him, his crimes and how he coped in prison as he is not a drug user or an alcoholic. What is he in prison for ? |
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Lonely Psychopathic Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Thu, 9 May 2019 05:58:54 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: They give ex-offenders a second chance? Yes they do. Why not? Not exactly thrilled at the idea of ex offenders cutting my keys. NOBODY asked you ANYTHING about your keys, senile Rodent! -- Bill Wright addressing senile Ozzie cretin Rot Speed: "Well you make up a lot of stuff and it's total ******** most of it." MID: |
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On 08/05/2019 20:46, Robin wrote:
On 08/05/2019 19:00, ARW wrote: On 08/05/2019 18:33, Dave Plowman (News) wrote: In article , Â*Â*Â* Brian Reay wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:24, Andy Burns wrote: The Natural Philosopher wrote: Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. The cobblers/dry-cleaners/key-cutting kiosk that's in most(?) Sainsburys None anywhere near here. I must admit, I thought there was one in most UK towns of a decent size. They are like Boots, you just expect to see one. They often have then outside big supermarkets - both our local Tescos and Sainsburys have one (the later is a proper shop). Interesting business story- there was a programme on the TV about it a few years back. They give ex-offenders a second chance? Yes they do. Why not? snip Also "upside down management".Â* Frontline people have immense authority to vary prices, pay compensation and do what they think best serves the customer.Â* Head office and regional management are there to help. Much written about but a brief summary in his own words is https://www.telegraph.co.uk/connect/small-business/great-service-doesnt-come-from-rules-upside-down-management/ There was an article with Timpson, his company and town centres, on Radio 4 recently; very interesting. |
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On 08/05/2019 16:14, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo.Â* Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock.Â* But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder.Â* If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) You need to get out more, and venture further than the corners of your village! :-) |
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On Wednesday, 8 May 2019 14:11:54 UTC+1, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Similar to our front and back door keys. But ours have tiny magnets embedded in them... |
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On 08/05/2019 20:52, Robin wrote:
On 08/05/2019 16:14, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo.Â* Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock.Â* But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder.Â* If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) The "widely available referred back to "Yale Superior..."Â* That's why it was "eg Timpsons" not "at Timpsons". Sugru is available too, just make a new end for it. |
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"dennis@home" Wrote in message:
On 08/05/2019 20:52, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:14, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote: On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo. Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock. But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder. If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) The "widely available referred back to "Yale Superior..." That's why it was "eg Timpsons" not "at Timpsons". Sugru is available too, just make a new end for it. Car body filler shhhurely?!? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Brian Reay wrote: Interesting business story They give ex-offenders a second chance? That's one thing they do, another is to offer free cleaning for anyone who's unemployed and can't afford to get e.g. a suit ready for a job interview. |
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On 08/05/2019 16:09, Robin wrote:
On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote: http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Hard to tell from that photo.* Always help to measurements of key and photo of lock.* But might be nothing more exotic than a Yale "Superior" Euro Cylinder.* If so widely available - eg Timpsons. Who or what are 'Timpsons' - never heard of em. So much for 'widely available' :-) It's a locksmith run by ex-burglars. It's true, the management is heavily into offender rehabilitation. -- Graham. %Profound_observation% |
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ARW wrote: Interesting business story- there was a programme on the TV about it a few years back. They give ex-offenders a second chance? Yes they do. Why not? I think it an excellent idea. The lad I was chatting with with the other month at a prison was about to go out on day release to work there. And 90% of his wage will be stopped to pay back back his victims. So that will be 90% of his wage until he is released in 6 months time. Apparently his wife and kids will be calling in from school some days to ask how much it costs to cut a key:-) They live too far away to call in every day. A most interesting chat (well a long chat as I worked with him for 3 weeks on that job) so I got to know a bit about him, his crimes and how he coped in prison as he is not a drug user or an alcoholic. It's good to know there is still at least some rehabilitation going on. Too many leave prison as bigger criminals than they went in. -- *A person who smiles in the face of adversity probably has a scapegoat * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On 08/05/2019 21:56, polygonum_on_google wrote:
It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. It may be cheaper and easier to get a new euro lock off ebay. In my opinion it alright having fancy keys to stop lock picking but most break ins have the lock snapped or a window broken for access. |
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On 09/05/2019 12:09, ss wrote:
On 08/05/2019 21:56, polygonum_on_google wrote: It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. It may be cheaper and easier to get a new euro lock off ebay. In my opinion it alright having fancy keys to stop lock picking but most break ins have the lock snapped or a window broken for access. Only time the house I was in was burgled they missed the unlocked door and jemmied a window. Handy as that went on the police report and th insurance wasnt affected. -- I would rather have questions that cannot be answered... ....than to have answers that cannot be questioned Richard Feynman |
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I think it is unfair on Locksmiths to refer to it as such. It is a convenience service that offers, shoe repairs, engraving, key copying, and similar. Can be pricey - went with wife to one for a watch battery - they quoted £10;95. Got home and found I had a battery of the right size on the 20 for £1 card. Popped it i and the £5 Asda watch is working again. |
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On 09/05/2019 15:16, DerbyBorn wrote:
I think it is unfair on Locksmiths to refer to it as such. It is a convenience service that offers, shoe repairs, engraving, key copying, and similar. Can be pricey - went with wife to one for a watch battery - they quoted £10;95. Got home and found I had a battery of the right size on the 20 for £1 card. Popped it i and the £5 Asda watch is working again. Was that price for their "lifetime" service where they replace the battery then and again for no additional charge whenever it needs another new one? That is patently still expensive for those who can DIE but not a bad deal for those who can't compared with the competition. -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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On 09/05/2019 15:42, Robin wrote:
On 09/05/2019 15:16, DerbyBorn wrote: I think it is unfair on Locksmiths to refer to it as such. It is a convenience service that offers, shoe repairs, engraving, key copying, and similar. Can be pricey - went with wife to one for a watch battery - they quoted £10;95. Got home and found I had a battery of the right size on the 20 for £1 card. Popped it i and the £5 Asda watch is working again. Was that price for their "lifetime" service where they replace the battery then and again for no additional charge whenever it needs another new one?Â* That is patently still expensive for those who can DIE but not a bad deal for those who can't compared with the competition. 'DIE'? I suppose that makes sense in as much as it /is/ a better deal for the undead among us. But I meant 'DIY'. -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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: On 09/05/2019 15:16, DerbyBorn wrote: I think it is unfair on Locksmiths to refer to it as such. It is a convenience service that offers, shoe repairs, engraving, key copying, and similar. Can be pricey - went with wife to one for a watch battery - they quoted £10;95. Got home and found I had a battery of the right size on the 20 for £1 card. Popped it i and the £5 Asda watch is working again. Was that price for their "lifetime" service where they replace the battery then and again for no additional charge whenever it needs another new one? That is patently still expensive for those who can DIE but not a bad deal for those who can't compared with the competition. Blimey - It wasn't offered as a one-off payment and I didn't realise it was a fair price. I stuggle to refit the back on my own so I take it to the local hardware shop and the charges £4. |
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On 08/05/2019 14:11, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
http://vps.templar.co.uk/Odds%20and%...506_161240.jpg It's off some weird DG door a elderly aquaihntance has and the key is falling to bits at the handle end. Looks like a anti bump key. I had a Yale barrel lock with a similar key. These locks usually come with 3 to 6 keys. Has your acquaintance have the spares stored in a drawer somewhere that can be swapped? -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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On 08/05/2019 21:36, Fredxx wrote:
You need to get out more, and venture further than the corners of your village! :-) I've never seen a branch, however I never use Tesco. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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