Kinch Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Just picked up a good, used Vendstar (my first) for $25. It doesn't have keys. What is my easiest and most economical solution? I see a myriad of replacement keys offered on ebay, but how many do I need, and how do I know which ones? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Check the side of the locks. Top locks are usually keyed the same.Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkochan Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Throw it out and buy a better machine. I suggest an Eagle, Oak or Northwestern double-head that vends gumballs and Skittles.Sent from my LGMS631 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Don't say throw it away. Is it missing the key, or the lock and key?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinch Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Just the keys. They have a have 2 cam style locks on the top lid with standard keys. The money door on the back is a cam lock as well, but with a hollow tubular key (not sure if that's the technical term). I read on here that you can go to the hardware store and buy replacement cam locks that are keyed alike. I may see if I can remove the old locks and do this. If so it would be cheaper. May stop at a lock smith and show him and get his opinion. Want something cheap and easy. There are some solutions online but most involve buying new doors etc and to me seems a bit expensive for a used Vendstar. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 If they are open swapping them out should be easy. Just unscrew the latch nut and then the nut that holds it on.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 If the rear door isn't already opened, you only have 2 reasonable options(3 if you want to spend a ton of unnecessary money). First, just drill the lock and buy a new cam lock locally. The second choice is break the door and send it to Ryan (I think that's his name) at shark attack vending and he'll replace the door and supply a key for your lock. The third would be to buy every different key they made for the rear door and do the old trial and error. The top key is much easier. It can only be a #157 or #159. I would just drill them out if they're not open and re-key them all the same with cam locks from a local hardware store. That will be your cheapest option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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