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Qicklock at 50% off [$4.99] - Pocket-Sized Gadget That Adds a Lock to Your Door

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Qicklock at 50% off [$4.99] - Pocket-Sized Gadget That Adds a Lock to Your Door
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lonertic on 05/08/2013 - 22:43 qicklock.com (10179 clicks)
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We're going travelling soon and we wanted more security to our hotel room or our overnight train cabins. I first saw the Add-A-Lock on Amazon but it was decidedly too expensive and plastic. Then I found this Qicklock which looks like an Australian company which offers a full steel version at a list price already half of the add-a-lock.

Just got it in the mail today, tested it out and seems to work quite well on most locks (except one of my doors that has a bigger lock which probably won't need it anyway). It's got a credit-card sized profile but about 1cm thick when stored in its own pouch so I think it's quite good to travel with. I'm always impressed by these simple but amazeballs effective little inventions. Especially if it's the brainchild of local Aussie geniuses.

But anyway, along with the "Thank you" letter that came in the same envelope was a 50% off promo code for my next purchase which brings it down to just $5!!! So I thought I'd share that with anyone who's either travelling soon or just want to add a lock to their room to block out pestering family members etc or whatever :) Enjoy!

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    • lonertic on 05/08/2013 - 22:46
      +26

      LOL.. sorry I rant a bit :P .. but yeh there's the story for anyone who'd bother to read it. otherwise most people would just see the promo code and move on.

  • Wolfy on 05/08/2013 - 22:53

    Not sure where it was designed and where the company is based, but the video on the website clearly shows the product is "Made in China".

    • lonertic on 05/08/2013 - 22:57
      +3

      Yeh it is made in china. But the package came with a business card of the director of the company and their address is in Gympie QLD… that the fact that it arrived almost next business day also tells me it's not being shipped from China. But you're right, I'm not CERTAIN that it's Aussie owned company but I'm guessing it is. (hence I said "looks like" aussie company in my description)

    • Phoebus on 06/08/2013 - 10:03
      +2

      Everything is made in China, regardless of where it is designed and where all the profit goes. China makes all the iPhones but Apple and America get all the profits.

      • patientvalue on 06/08/2013 - 15:05
        +1

        well technically Apple doesnt ship its profits back to the usa they like to keep them in low tax nations eg Ireland, Holland etcetra… but yeah i know what you mean. google does this in Aust too, they made $2B in gross income and paid $76K in tax by using transfer pricing mechanisms…as do most international companies (and plenty of local ones).

      • surethang on 06/08/2013 - 17:00

        Apple and America get all the profits

        All? Doesn't the Chinese manufacturer make profit for its production service? And what about the retailer's mark up? etc.

    • rekabkram on 05/08/2013 - 23:08
      +9

      Shipping is included.

  • rekabkram on 05/08/2013 - 23:08
    +1

    Sounds like a good concept, worthy of my $5. How have these guys not gone to bunnings and masters with this? Could be a $10 pack in the door handle section.

    • Russ on 05/08/2013 - 23:35
      +8

      I know someone who did just that, and went to Bunnings. Bunnings don't make it easy for manufacturers. The product's selling price was over $100, and Bunnings wanted three units for EVERY ONE of their stores. You also had to pay the Bunnings "promoters" to convince the stores to stock them, and then the promoters would supposedly train each store's staff about the product.

      And after all that, Bunnings don't pay you when you give them the goods - their attitude is that it's still YOUR property, and they are just displaying it for you, so you get a check at the end of the month for however many units they have actually sold, less their percentage cut.

      • Scrooge McDuck on 06/08/2013 - 08:19

        "their attitude is that it's still YOUR property"

        So is the manufacturer out of pocket if someone shoplifts their stock? Rough deal.

      • Candour on 06/08/2013 - 08:31

        hard being a manufacturer when big biz bullies babies

        • [Deactivated] on 06/08/2013 - 23:30

          I agree. Did you know for Coles to even consider a line in their stores, you must move 20k in unit sales of that product every week nationally?

        • rekabkram on 07/08/2013 - 00:27

          Surely that's only for them to stock if nationally. I've seen my local Coles have a trial of some items before when I've never seen them in any other store.

  • nfr on 05/08/2013 - 23:19

    I wonder if you can kick it open.

    • jv on 05/08/2013 - 23:26

      if you can kick hard enough to actually break solid steel…

      more likely, the door would break first…

      • haz on 06/08/2013 - 00:18
        +5

        if the door breaks, you need this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B0q41t1WFE

        • jong on 06/08/2013 - 01:13
          +1

          …or a claymore.
          (Sword or mine, either would work)

        • ScaryZombie on 06/08/2013 - 04:07

          Nice product, but i'm sure emergency workers won't like having to hack down each door to get to the occupants inside

  • StevieRay on 05/08/2013 - 23:24
    +8

    Door security. what about web security?

    • sahbeewah on 06/08/2013 - 07:34
      +13

      This should be higher up. You can forgive the 15 year old design, and the broken links (such as the terms and conditions) but the data being sent from the credit card page isn't being done through SSL. It's really not safe. If you're going to buy this, you should be using their paypal option.

    • iaijutsu on 06/08/2013 - 10:02
      +2

      Terribly ironic for a website with bouncers and door locks all over it.

  • jv on 05/08/2013 - 23:27
    +11

    The Testimonials look suspiciously fake…

    http://qicklock.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=articl…

    • spiderpig on 05/08/2013 - 23:30
      +15

      agreed

      “What an ingenious design for an inexpensive, no fuss personal door lock! I am safe behind my bedroom
      door from my teenage son and his friends pillow fights! Best $9.99 I have ever spent"

      wtf?

      • rekabkram on 05/08/2013 - 23:38

        It's hardly ingenious, actually incredibly basic.
        Looks like they've taken the locking device of old style slot and chain door locks and added a thin bit of cut steel, couple of cut outs and a small bend.
        Still worth a fiver.

        • lonertic on 05/08/2013 - 23:47
          +12

          Nothing wrong with simple though. The world today is full of high-tech solutions for low-tech problems. Sometimes simple things that takes advantage of laws of physics are more impressive than a biometric access laser scan heat sensing sentinel machine gun behind the door (although the latter would be pretty cool too. but won't happen at $5 I don't think)

        • Telios on 06/08/2013 - 00:49
          +4

          Building a sentry here?

        • lonertic on 06/08/2013 - 20:18

          Would love to. But eBay seems to be out of gatling cannons, and there are no Walmarts in Sydney so my plans are completely foiled. Bummer.

        • [Deactivated] on 06/08/2013 - 23:32
          +2

          It's a shame eBay are out, Customs wouldn't even pick up that there was a cannon in the parcel…

      • lonertic on 05/08/2013 - 23:40
        +7

        yeh.. not sure about the web testimonials but I know I'm sufficiently impressed with what I got for $10 to go and spend some of my own time to post it up for anyone else who might be interested.. and I certainly aint gettin paid by anyone to post this. (Heck! I got my discount code AFTER I paid full price! Imagine how I feel! I must now email them and demand the difference to be refunded! Or not)

        But feel free to make up your own mind though. We all have a dollar figure in mind where we tell ourselves "fk it, it's only $xx, so what if I get ripped off? it's not like I'll have to live off ration packs for the next month because of it". Not sure about other people but $10 was below my threshold when I bought it….and now it's only $5… Just sayin..

        • rekabkram on 05/08/2013 - 23:45
          +1

          Maybe you could hit them up if they get a bunch of sales through it, I was order no. 29. They may double their sales through your listing.

        • spiderpig on 05/08/2013 - 23:49

          thanks Op! I actually think it's a pretty good bargain. Was just surprised at the above comment re: someone hiding behind their bedroom door away from their teenage son and his friends pillow fights.. didn't know people still had pillow fights not to mention teenage boys

        • lonertic on 05/08/2013 - 23:52
          +2

          Nah.. not interested (in commissions if that's what ur hinting at). At the prices they're selling this thing it's pretty obvious they're not on a mission to make the next cover of Forbes. And if anyone from Qicklock reads this - dont ever change! There's already too much greed in this world. We need more down-to-earth people making stuff that average plebs like me can actually afford.

        • deal88 on 06/08/2013 - 06:46

          Grabbed a couple myself. Thanks OP. Orders now over 200.

  • laudzihim2009 on 05/08/2013 - 23:44

    nice, thanks op

  • Jorkus on 05/08/2013 - 23:52
    +3

    Isn't it easier to just scream "rape"?

    In all seriousness, you're better off screaming "fire".

    The more you know…

    • lonertic on 06/08/2013 - 20:21

      BWAHAHAHAHA.. nah, nobody's gonna wanna rape me.. not even if they're gay… More like, I just don't want shifty people sneaking into my hotel room in the middle of the night to flog my iPad!

  • peeweekathi on 05/08/2013 - 23:54
    +2

    Didn't even know this sort of thing existed! Just what this (more often than not) solo traveller likes :) Thanks!

  • beeshi on 06/08/2013 - 00:01
    +2

    Order 57!

    • rekabkram on 06/08/2013 - 00:05
      +5

      This guys mind is gunna be blown, sales doubled overnight!

    • frewer on 06/08/2013 - 01:51

      how many doors are in your house ?

  • lang_tu_syd on 06/08/2013 - 00:04

    Order number 63 here, thanks Op.

  • budgetgaming on 06/08/2013 - 00:04

    i don't get it.. if you twist the door knob won't this thing fall to the ground? i must be missing something here

    edit: nvm.. im capped and eventually the video loaded to see that thing dig into the hole :)

    • rekabkram on 06/08/2013 - 00:08

      No because of the hook that goes in to the wall is the thing holding it in place. It's not hanging on to the door handle prong (or whatever you call the doobawhacky that goes in to the wall).

      • budgetgaming on 06/08/2013 - 00:14
        +1

        i see you struggled with working out technical terms for door handle/lock/knob parts/areas too haha :)

        • rekabkram on 06/08/2013 - 00:29
          +6

          It's difficult to describe shit over the Internet.
          I normally just point if I don't know the name, then it's called one of many things: that, thingy, thingamajig, whozitz, whatchamacallit, doobawhacky or whatever the f*^¥ that thing is.

          If I tried to remember the name of all of the parts of shit that I point to then I'd probably forget how to cook steak or something equally as important… And f*^¥ that.

        • Telios on 06/08/2013 - 00:52

          That part is called the Latch-bolt.

          http://www.watchingthenet.com/wp-content/uploads/image/visua…

          I remember learning the names after I did a 30 minute class to install a new door handle at Bunnings haha.

  • hello007 on 06/08/2013 - 00:10

    Excellent deal! Thanks Op.

    This is perfect for anyone who needs privacy for "When we get behind closed doors" for a little nookie :-)

    Great for anyone sharing a house or apartment for those moments when you need privacy.

    Just bought two - thanks!

  • belgiumwaffle on 06/08/2013 - 00:13

    this one looks like a more elegant solution for me. Around 15 bucks on eBay though.

    • haz on 06/08/2013 - 00:40
      +2

      this is made from toughened nylon, not sure how strong it is

  • alvian on 06/08/2013 - 00:21
    +2

    Web page claims these usage scenarios,

    EMBARRASSING SITUATION, PUBLIC PLACES, TRAVEL

    but it won't work on public toilets with vandalised door locks. What situation will you find more embarrassing during travel than a broken public toilet door?

    • Davo1111 on 06/08/2013 - 00:49

      I think it might? If the door only opens inwards, it might work?

      I don't think it would be as strong though. Would stop it swinging open though.

    • giggles on 06/08/2013 - 01:12
      +2

      "Hand-forged by the Gods of Olympus and ground into shape by the TEETH of the guys on our website."

      "..so you can protect your privacy while studying pron"

      "…also Doubles as an ATM DOS device"

      "….GREAT as a prank on Fire Escapes at the movies"

      "New updated version Coming Soon …. BLACK!"
      - Also available with Rectal Chastity attachment

  • first in line on 06/08/2013 - 00:37
    +2

    Can this be used to lock people in?

    • Shitforbrains on 06/08/2013 - 00:59

      If a door opens outwards, then this will lock people in

    • sleepy120 on 06/08/2013 - 01:12
      +1

      depends, how many people do you need this to lock in?

    • giggles on 06/08/2013 - 01:16
      +5

      Locked in WHAT?

      Dexter? Is that you?

      • HN Professional on 06/08/2013 - 03:50

        More like Ariel Castro

        • hellno on 06/08/2013 - 11:25
          +1

          disturbing..

  • neosin on 06/08/2013 - 01:25
    +1

    aLWAYS wanted something like this!

  • starionx on 06/08/2013 - 01:59

    Thanks OP.
    Order 146. :)

  • Shitforbrains on 06/08/2013 - 02:23
    +1

    This is actually a very useful product. If you need to barricade yourself in a room because of a murderous rampaging psychopath then it may save your life.

    • scrimshaw on 06/08/2013 - 02:30

      murderous rampaging psychopath then it may save your life.

      Not if the door is made of soft hollow wood, or has a weak door frame. In which case a few kicks can break down the door. I've had my garage door kicked down by some rebels last month.

      • [Deactivated] on 06/08/2013 - 11:12
        +4

        Are you sure they were Rebels and weren't fighting for the Empire? ;)

        • Forfiet on 07/08/2013 - 05:49
          +1

          "These are not the rebels you were looking for."

  • Frantic on 06/08/2013 - 02:57
    +8

    Wish I had this when I was 15 and my father walked in on me…
    Anywayz ordered

    • audz on 11/08/2013 - 11:17

      Did you scream like the guy in the video?

  • Yummy on 06/08/2013 - 06:55

    Dont know why I ordered 3 different colours. Order #206. Pete must be so happy. :D

  • marquise on 06/08/2013 - 07:16
    +2

    Is paypal a payment option?

  • wolffram on 06/08/2013 - 07:50

    Thanks, ordered. Looks good.

  • BrisLis on 06/08/2013 - 07:55

    Order #237 :o

  • BH1 on 06/08/2013 - 07:56

    I'm gonna add this to my utility belt. Thanks :)

  • squiggle on 06/08/2013 - 08:30

    And we just DDOS'ed your site.

    Ozbargain at it again.

  • SirFlibbled on 06/08/2013 - 08:32

    website seems to have been ozbargained…

    Edit: or it's just really really slow. Finally got onto it.

    • Taita on 06/08/2013 - 08:49

      Order 285. Thanks op

  • scarletshoes on 06/08/2013 - 08:57

    Order number 289! Double his sales? More like - made it go hundredS fold! ;)

  • byronbayauctions on 06/08/2013 - 09:14

    Order #311

  • h3h3 on 06/08/2013 - 09:14

    up to 312 now, reckon he will have enough stock?

  • ssjmark on 06/08/2013 - 09:27
    +6

    anyone else getting to the credit card page and realising its not secure? ie HTTPS:// ??

    or is it just me? :\

    • vengeance88 on 06/08/2013 - 10:35
      +2

      agreed… whole website didn't feel secure
      A bit odd considering this is a security product

  • cmdwedge on 06/08/2013 - 09:35
    +1

    Ugh, worst site ever. I clicked 'ok' or whatever it was on the last page, and it didn't automatically take me to Paypal. I figured that I had misclicked, so I did it twice more.

    Three orders just appears in my inbox with sequential numbers. And I still don't know how to Paypal it.

  • FiDad on 06/08/2013 - 09:47

    Thanks OP, just ordered one. Order - 350

  • LoungeLizard on 06/08/2013 - 10:11
    +1

    How long before you lose the little latch thingy?

  • chess on 06/08/2013 - 10:39

    I don't know why I bought this…
    Order #389

  • BargainLuver on 06/08/2013 - 11:01

    order 402 :)

  • alim on 06/08/2013 - 11:11

    Hope there's stock.

    Order #410

  • frostee on 06/08/2013 - 11:11

    Definitely buying one when the site is back up :)

    This looks like the kind of thing that would have once been on Dragon's Den.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/08/2013 - 11:14

    This was on Zazz last Friday. Think it was $10 + shipping on there, so good price here!

  • nickxau on 06/08/2013 - 11:37

    Just curious… can't one simply lock the door?

    • nothommus on 06/08/2013 - 11:40
      +1

      Not all doors have locks..

    • lisss on 06/08/2013 - 11:41
      +1

      Yes but staff may be able to unlock from outside and let themselves in. Also in some backpackers / cabin type places there might be no locks on the door.

      This would have been great for my backpacking days!

  • KiLLUMiN4Ti on 06/08/2013 - 11:42

    Thanx op :)

  • gbak17 on 06/08/2013 - 12:12

    Thanks, ordered 2. Up to order 443 now.

  • lysie_lu on 06/08/2013 - 13:30

    Thanks OP. Order 482!! =]

  • Drphods on 06/08/2013 - 13:31

    Bought one, thanks OP..:-P

  • Neatoboy on 06/08/2013 - 13:32

    Order 485

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