It's nonsense that these are easy to pick. I was there trying for 20 minutes today, but couldn't decide, so left without picking one.

Just because its a Yale doesnt mean its a GOOD lock, Yale make some really excellent Locks Cylinder barrels padlocks etc and Euro Cylinders, they also make some that can be opened with a screwdriver, make sure its a Kite marked one and check what security rating it is before buying. There are Yale Euro Cylinders available on ebay for less than a fiver and they are useless.

Not on the UK site if spotted by eBay http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/lockpicking.html

Any 3 star rated bs cylinder. If budget permits I'd always recommend Ultion 3 Star Cylinders, But any 3 star rated cylinder is worth the asking price.

There's loads on there for enthusiasts

Can anyone recommend a lock picking set from eBay

thanks really good deal. I was in the market for new locks for the whole house

7 locks for around £30 that is a bargain!

went into wickes afterwards almost £20 per lock!!! wow same locks too

poisondwarf
so, for us non locksmiths, what would you recommend as being a worthwhile euro cylinder lock?
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There are a number of decent BS kited anti snap euro cyclinder locks available, expect to pay around £18-£25 though.

Also if you buy a "normal" euro profile make sure the front part is flush with the handle, it can still be "bumped" but not "snapped" as there is nothing sticking out for the mole grips to fit onto.

I have lost count of the amount of locks I have picked (professionally and the actual cost is relative to the security offered broadly speaking.

Yale basic range...

I'm an mla approved locksmith and wouldn't recommend these to anybody except for basic tasks (garden boxes etc.)
However these locks generally retail at around a tenner each so for £1.99 they are a good deal, just don't expect them to repel any kind of attack.

Good price, but I wouldn't use them personally. I upgraded all my euro cylinders to Avocets last year, expensive, but worth it, I think. I would also recommend 2 ** handles too.

Thanks OP, can confirm the 3 lever mortice went through at £1.99 in my local B&M despite the SEL still saying £7

It's nonsense that these are easy to pick. I was there trying for 20 minutes today, but couldn't decide, so left without picking one.

82% of house break ins are through an open window or unlocked door, not with the thief sitting with a picking set purchased on ebay. Most locks can be picked but that is usually by a pro locksmith trying to get you access to your home when you are locked out .

Good find, OP! Here is the links!

http://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/diy/tools-and-equipment/padlocks-and-security

By professional locksmiths who have had many years experience & having had many many failures on the same locks......

Security wise I'd take my Mauer over the vast majority of locks available !! We were once locked out of out house & had high security BS locks on the door...supposedly pick, break & bump proof.....the locksmith opened it in under 15 seconds

This is ideal.
Bought a lock picking set for Christmas, managed to open the transparent test lock eventually but wondered if it was deliberately easier given it was a test lock. Found a new Abus padlock in my kitchen drawer so I set about that and picked it eventually and it's really becoming addictive to search out locks for picking.
Not sure I want to try my front door :smiley:

go onto youtube - plenty of videos of it being picked (one in >4mins)

The only yale branding on these are on the actual packaging, and not on the products themselves.
so they are just a cheap knock offs.
can't comment on the quality as I didn't buy them.

Yep.

It's worth considering TCO as well. Insurance companies will ask about the types of locks you have on your property, and will charge more or less depending on how secure they are. An extra few quid up-front could save you a lot long-term.

I'm not usually not down on deals:

Save the money and buy decent locks like ABS Avocet. That said, these are better than nothing, but barely.

(I'm no expert but 15 mins with a pick set from eBay and I could pick every lock/padlock in sub 10 seconds)

I am not a lock expert nor claim to be , however 1.99 for this lock is tremendous value with the same one in BQ for over £20. They are all kite marked, with the padlocks sitting on a five on the scale for security.

I agree about getting ABS Avocet locks. Excellent. They can't be bumped but they can be picked but not nearly as easily as the normal Euro Cylinder.

this is a "bolting" deal. heat secured.

Just because its a Yale doesnt mean its a GOOD lock, Yale make some really excellent Locks Cylinder barrels padlocks etc and Euro Cylinders, they also make some that can be opened with a screwdriver, make sure its a Kite marked one and check what security rating it is before buying. There are Yale Euro Cylinders available on ebay for less than a fiver and they are useless.

Yes as the description says sash, euro cylinder etc all reduced.

On my way now. Need few bits like that :smiley:

Meant to add same sash locks are twenty pounds upwards in BQ stores

Are these heavy duty locks heavily discounted then?