What do you do with returned locks?

rmason

We sell a Chateau cylinder lock C481-6 w/3 keys to our customer.  Sometimes the customer returns the lock and "some" keys.  If there are 3 keys returned with the lock we recycle the lock and give it away as free.  Locks with 1 or 2 keys returned we keep.  Suggestions on what to do with the lock and keys we don't recycle are welcomed.

MamaDuke7

I would use the 2-key sets as freebies, as well.  If they need more, they can always have them made at a lock shop.

The singles I'd probably just toss.

Nazpastortony

rmason said:

We sell a Chateau cylinder lock C481-6 w/3 keys to our customer.  Sometimes the customer returns the lock and "some" keys.  If there are 3 keys returned with the lock we recycle the lock and give it away as free.  Locks with 1 or 2 keys returned we keep.  Suggestions on what to do with the lock and keys we don't recycle are welcomed.

I keep a couple for emergencies.  I have a tenant that has multiple units with us.  He's a good guy but can be a little scatter brained at times.  I was doing rounds one night after hours and noticed his unit unsecured.  I was sure he just forgot to put his lock in when he left so I grabbed one of my 2 key locks and put it in.  I texted and emailed him reminding him to secure his unit before he left and told him for his protection I secured it for him and that we could swap out the lock when he came back or purchase a new lock if needed.  He returned the next day with his lock, thanked me and we swapped it out.  I put my 2 key lock back up for the next "emergency."

rmason

MamaDuke7 said:
If they need more, they can always have them made at a lock shop.

Didn't think those keys could be duplicated, but then again never tried!

storage_queen3210

Spray paint them with your company color and use them as an overlock

Catcher

Has anyone repackaged the old locks with full sets of keys? Added them back into inventory?