Lots of locks

cjwils · October 15, 2015, 10:57 AM

I have a bunch of cable padlocks that came with various guns I bought over the years. None of them have ever been used since the day I brought the gun home with me. Is there any market for these? I am hoping someone (maybe a used gun dealer) might be interested in a bunch of locks of various brands all at one time, but I don't want to waste my time setting up and monitoring a for-sale post if there is no interest. It might really be a waste of time, since I know that many of you also have a bunch of these locks.

wogpotter · October 15, 2015, 12:07 PM

In MD they are required for every handgun sale. Not just any lock but the cable through the bore type.

I'd guess that's your market, right there as the going rate for them is about $35.oo a shot.

gyvel · October 15, 2015, 12:11 PM

If you're talking about the type now given with virtually every new handgun, and also handed out free by many police depts., I'd say the market is zero.

boondocker385 · October 17, 2015, 02:17 PM

My.local PD has two boxes sitting there with a tray in the lobby.....not much demand

gyvel · October 17, 2015, 10:14 PM

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My.local PD has two boxes sitting there with a tray in the lobby.....not much demand

Take the two boxes and sell them at the flea market to farmers who can use them to lock pasture gates. LOL!

Doyle · October 18, 2015, 03:02 PM

I'll tell you who'll want them - motorcyclists. Lots of modern bikes have funky helmet locks that make you lift the seat in order to lock the helmet. Total pain in the butt. With one of those gun cable-style locks, you can lock the helmet to various spots on the bike without lifting the seat.

boondocker385 · October 18, 2015, 10:32 PM

And every one who has one has the key to . thousands of others

zach_ · October 19, 2015, 10:56 AM

They make an excellent child proofing lock for low kitchen cabinet doors for when guests with young'uns arrive. Kids do love those pots and pans for some reason.

October 15, 2015, 10:57 AM	#1
cjwils Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2010 Location: Washington state Posts: 401	Lots of locks I have a bunch of cable padlocks that came with various guns I bought over the years. None of them have ever been used since the day I brought the gun home with me. Is there any market for these? I am hoping someone (maybe a used gun dealer) might be interested in a bunch of locks of various brands all at one time, but I don't want to waste my time setting up and monitoring a for-sale post if there is no interest. It might really be a waste of time, since I know that many of you also have a bunch of these locks.

October 15, 2015, 12:07 PM	#2
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	In MD they are required for every handgun sale. Not just any lock but the cable through the bore type. I'd guess that's your market, right there as the going rate for them is about $35.oo a shot. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

October 15, 2015, 12:11 PM	#3
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	If you're talking about the type now given with virtually every new handgun, and also handed out free by many police depts., I'd say the market is zero. __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

October 17, 2015, 02:17 PM	#4
boondocker385 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2013 Posts: 640	My.local PD has two boxes sitting there with a tray in the lobby.....not much demand __________________ No second place finishes in a gun fight.

October 18, 2015, 10:32 PM	#7
boondocker385 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2013 Posts: 640	And every one who has one has the key to . thousands of others __________________ No second place finishes in a gun fight.

October 18, 2015, 03:02 PM	#6
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I'll tell you who'll want them - motorcyclists. Lots of modern bikes have funky helmet locks that make you lift the seat in order to lock the helmet. Total pain in the butt. With one of those gun cable-style locks, you can lock the helmet to various spots on the bike without lifting the seat.

October 19, 2015, 10:56 AM	#8
zach_ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2014 Location: DFW north Posts: 377	They make an excellent child proofing lock for low kitchen cabinet doors for when guests with young'uns arrive. Kids do love those pots and pans for some reason. __________________ Z