BigRedvender Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Is there somewhere on the net I can go to get a locks keyed alike now that i have gotten several Eagles and some NW 60's and one gumball globe machine I wand to get them keyed alike to keep servicing them easier. I have done this with my vendstars it made running the route nice a few weeks ago. Want to keep that up for my newer machines I have just revived before I place them out on the route. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Lock America Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 BigRed, I hope you follow up with this once you get them keyed alike (where purchased, key type, cost, etc) because I'm still in the planning stages and one thing I've decided beyond a doubt is that I'm gonna key-alike my machines as I go. Any additional information about the process or helpful tips once you do it would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 LAI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billnuts Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I called LAI for a quote and they were very overpriced i needed over 200 locks and they quoted me like $18.00 per lock... for gematic locks and $200.00 per gem key i would call chicago lock http://www.compx.com/chicago.html they seem down to earth and reasonable about 1 key made for your route bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 or you could get them from Northwestern. I got some from A&A and they were terrible, the "key code" was not the same as other locks with the same code from other suppliers. Northwestern sells the real deal. Or like Billnuts said check Chicago Lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I order all my bulk vending locks form wiczer industries and my bulk locks are made by cam lock systems. They are a tubular key and are 4.75 each. DONT BUY LAI FLAT KEY LOCK a guy broke a bunch of ours with a screwdriver and they are over priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I order all my bulk vending locks form wiczer industries and my bulk locks are made by cam lock systems. They are a tubular key and are 4.75 each. DONT BUY LAI FLAT KEY LOCK a guy broke a bunch of ours with a screwdriver and they are over priced. That's a good price. Do you have your own code? Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk or you could get them from Northwestern. I got some from A&A and they were terrible, the "key code" was not the same as other locks with the same code from other suppliers. Northwestern sells the real deal. Or like Billnuts said check Chicago Lock. AA used to use a good lock. But in the past few years they have become crappy. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That's a good price. Do you have your own code? Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk AA used to use a good lock. But in the past few years they have become crappy. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk Yes and its well worth the added security and simplicity for having one key that fits almost all my machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks I called LAI and got a quote of 11.80 if I orderd lots of 20 or more and 3.49 a key Wicxzar sounds like someone I need to check out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks I called LAI and got a quote of 11.80 if I orderd lots of 20 or more and 3.49 a key Wicxzar sounds like someone I need to check out Here is a link to there site http://www.wixerind.com/products.php?product=6&button=Submit half the price of LAI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Here is a link to there site http://www.wixerind....6&button=Submit half the price of LAI. Thanks Better then Half of LAI. I need 21 to start so I might as well order the 25 and get it over with and have a few extras for my upcoming machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint54fan Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for the link Action Vending..I need to seriously sit down and get all my machines on the route keyed alike..it will be a big investment upfront but with the time savings and all it will be well worth it. Is there a place to get snack/soda and bulk locks keyed the same? IF so id like to know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addam111 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Honestly i dont see the need for ked alike machines. i have over 100 keys and after you run your route once or twice you just know your keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for the link Action Vending..I need to seriously sit down and get all my machines on the route keyed alike..it will be a big investment upfront but with the time savings and all it will be well worth it. Is there a place to get snack/soda and bulk locks keyed the same? IF so id like to know.. Ya wiczer does that as well they specialize in all vending security locks, safes, hasps. We run puck locks over our tubulur locks or abloy bit locks from wixzer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have my own key code but this company sounds good. But I couldn't find bulk on their site. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Honestly i dont see the need for ked alike machines. i have over 100 keys and after you run your route once or twice you just know your keys It is just personal preference. In my case with the vendstars I know there are only two different keys for the top you can by on eBay. I have Re-keyed Vendstar locks. No one can get one and open the top of my machine. I know most won't go though the trouble but there is always someone that might. It is just nice to have them keyed alike and less hassle for me in the long run I use a large set of keys for work and know where every key is but learning 15-20 is different then having 1 or 2 to work with. I also like the fact of having my own key combo and a tubular key which adds a little added security. Just Like any business it is what you want to do for you and your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderJerry Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have my own key code but this company sounds good. But I couldn't find bulk on their site. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk http://wixerind.com/products.php?search=vend&item=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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