After seeing some tutorials on YT I felt the urge to try out lockpicking myself. I reached out to the Tmart rep leftdrop and they were able to get us a pretty good deal (albeit at 9.99 vs 8.99). I'm still happy.
So the one linked above is the 12pc starter kit that was posted before (it received +161). For anyone wanting more tools you can use 12lockpick on this kit to get it for US$10.69
Hope it helps.
Previous deal @ USD 8.99: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/314588
I didn't know that :(
Lol
Tried to order but the ELEC coupon doesn't appear to work.
Works fine, are you logged in?
Tried logging in and got the same message - "This coupon can only be used on products in a specific category and on orders over a certain amount."
@doweyy: you need to select either from China warehouse (didn't try US).
Doesn't work with Au warehouse sadly :(
@doweyy: Odd question: what reason would there be to remove Banggood logo from packaging? Do mail services block or redirect some items?
Got one last time, these locks are super easy to pick - even with the clear bits covered…
But then try pick a real lock.. No dice
i have a set of lock,picks and can pick the std house type locks after some practice and buying a pick set..
it’s hard on very new locks, easier when locks are a few year old a bit loose inside.
i’ve used them to open a friends house when she locked herself out ( took about 8 minutes) and i keep a set in the hardin under a brick in the garden incase i lock myself out.
Be careful. Legality of these is hazy in some states.
https://www.lockpicksaustralia.com.au/lock-picking/legality/
Against the law in NSW to possess housebreaking implements.
That's definitely how I read it. But I'm not a lawyer.
Depends on circumstances.
Walking around in public with them, and gloves, and dark clothes, at 3am…. well yeah, an issue.
But if you can demonstrate that it's a legitimate hobby, its not an issue at all.
It's the intent to commit the crime (and proving that), than about just having the lockpicks in possession.
It's not illegal to have lock picks, you just need to demonstrate that you aren't up to no good.
I have a good quality set… but it stays at home where I challenge myself there. Unless you are into competition there's no real reason to be carrying them around in public.
Like other "housebreaking implements". A hammer, bolt cutters, jimmy bars etc on their own isn't an issue (again, depending on where and when), but all together, whilst caught trespassing? Yeah, good luck with that ;).
It's all about justification. If I'm carrying that hammer for a good/lawful reason, its no dramas. Same with the lock picks.
@UFO:
The law is written as it is written. For NSW possession is enough. NSW laws don't mention having them at home. ACT laws do. I wouldn't want my going to jail to be at the discretion of police or a magistrate.
You're skipping over a pretty important part of the NSW legislation mate:
CRIMES ACT 1900 - SECT 114
Being armed with intent to commit indictable offence
114 Being armed with intent to commit indictable offence
(1) Any person who:
(a) is armed with any weapon, or instrument, with intent to commit an indictable offence,
(b) has in his or her possession, without lawful excuse, any implement of housebreaking or safebreaking, or any implement capable of being used to enter or drive or enter and drive a conveyance,
(c) has his or her face blackened or otherwise disguised, or has in his or her possession the means of blacking or otherwise disguising his or her face, with intent to commit an indictable offence,
(d) enters or remains in or upon any part of a building or any land occupied or used in connection therewith with intent to commit an indictable offence in or upon the building,
shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years.
It's not just 'possession' and then 7 years jail… it's the circumstances, as I said.
@UFO:
You emphasis of "without lawful excuse" is the problem. "I have a hobby" may not be seen as a lawful excuse. Or that "excuse" may not be believed. I didn't say it was an automatic 7 years jail. I specifically said "discretion of police or a magistrate". That's quite a gamble to take over jail time.
We'll just have to agree to disagree mate. You said "possession is enough" in your above post, and it's not as cut and dry as simply just carrying them. It has to pass the reasonableness test. Even IF the copper isn't being reasonable, to get the brief to Court it has to get through his Sgt and then DPP, and THEN the Magistrate to be getting jail time (which even then is unlikely if you don't already have prior form). All I'm trying to say is that carrying lock picks is NOT illegal in all cases. Possession on its own does not equal jail time. People shouldn't fear the law, just be knowledgeable of it and your rights.
@UFO:
I never want to rely on the a police officer, DPP or magistrate being reasonable to stay out of jail if I can help it. History has shown they aren't always reasonable. Bottom line: In some parts of the country, you're more likely to find yourself in hot water if you own these than if you don't.
Why are these lockpick deals always some speil about how the op wanted to have a go and argued us a great price?
:/