this post was submitted on 06 Sep 2023
371 points (98.2% liked)
196
16323 readers
2496 users here now
Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.
Rule: You must post before you leave.
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Anyone can pick the lock in seconds if they take the time to learn.
My dad owned a few vending machines when I was a kid. Since they were used, he had to replace the locks on all of them and taught us how to pick them. It's relatively easy to do so. I think he only ever ended up drilling out one of the cylinders while he was able to pick the rest.
A Bic pen won't work that well, but a $50 pick will.
I own a tubular lockpick set and have experience picking locks.
Not all tubular locks are as easy as you think they are, I assure you.
You can see my previous comment in this thread explaining that I've also owned and operated multiple types of vending machines over the years.