VAVending Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 So I'm getting ready to purchase my first 5 locks. At this point I'm staring at the lsidepot shopping cart and wondering if it's worth the $105 extra to go with the 5 Medecos over the 5 Cobras. I know a lot of you who have been in the business say you wish you'd gone with higher security from the start. Could anyone elucidate on this? Is it peace of mind, or are there actually less break-ins? I guess I'm looking to be convinced. Right now the price tag is just bothering the heck out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Well.. they ARE very good locks. The majority of us that started with generic locks wish we had started with high secueity from the beginning, but many vendors get to less than 10 machines and get out or never grow. People like that don't need them. For what they are, you will do well to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAVending Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Well, with my other work being rather intensive I'm almost planning for slow growth. But I don't see myself giving up. My thought is, at only $7 a piece for the cobras, it won't kill me to replace them in the future. I'm just itching to put the finishing touches on these machines and get them out there. At the same time, a lock you only have to buy once has its attraction... and all it would take is one foiled vandal to make up the initial cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southeast Treats Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I personally like the medecos. I had breakins both with common keys and tubular lock picks prior to making the switch, no problems like that since. Be aware that with medeco, you will always have to go back to your original dealer for additional locks or key copies, as medeco codes cannot be transferred between dealers. And be sure to order extra keys up front so you don't get locked out waiting for replacement keys to arrive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAVending Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 49 minutes ago, Southeast Treats said: I personally like the medecos. I had breakins both with common keys and tubular lock picks prior to making the switch, no problems like that since. Be aware that with medeco, you will always have to go back to your original dealer for additional locks or key copies, as medeco codes cannot be transferred between dealers. And be sure to order extra keys up front so you don't get locked out waiting for replacement keys to arrive... Any recommended dealers? I think Moondog recommended Lsi in an old thread, so that's why I was looking into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southeast Treats Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 That's who I use as well. They can be a little slow getting orders out, but they do good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAVending Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Alright, thanks for the info both of you. I've decided on Medeco from Lsi. More money up front, less hassle down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinceqc Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I bought dozen of lock from this guy on ebay https://m.ebay.ca/itm/20-Abloy-pop-out-plug-locks-for-vending-machine-T-L-handles-includes-5-keys-/182802773181?hash=item2a8fe4f4bd%3Ag%3A6L0AAOSwwM9Z0kKp&_trkparms=pageci%3Aeea9bfc4-b3a4-11e7-be5c-74dbd180511d%7Cparentrq%3A2d210d9d15f0aa415d88eb0afff9ad82%7Ciid%3A2 You have 20 abloy locks for 10$ each.Cant get better than that.Tubular locks or cobra locks as you said can be picked easily with the right tool.They can be also drilled and they will come apart like butter.I have mostly abloy and medeco on my machines.BUT for most of my locations it is not necessary at all..they are secure and safe locations.But I like fancy locks..I also bought a lot of locks from Baton Lock USA http://www.batonlockusa.com/batonusa/main.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAVending Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Good to know. Is there any difference in security between deadbolt and spring bolt? It seems to me that a deadbolt would have a bit more longevity. Less moving parts is almost always better in my book. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinceqc Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Deadbolt means the key is needed to lock the machine.That way you are sure to not leave a unlocked machine behind...I think they are more resistant to drilling too.But again depending of your locations it may not be necessary at all.I have a few locations..I could use duct tape to keep the door closed.For the rest of them it is really unlikely a employee will get a tubular lock pick,practice for hours and then open my machines.For public locations though,like hotels,appartments buildings,machines outside it is a must to have high security locks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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