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[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just take the shelf apart. I'm sure it's just some shitty plastic flap with a crappy lock. Cheapest crap they can get.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If the Walmart/target cases are anything to go by, it's a basic universal tubular lock. You can by a decoder/pick for like $10

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yeah but they're a little tricky to use, you can't just bump them.

Also I would not recommend doing it at all in the first place.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You're right but it's funny to think that you could be hassled for breaking into a box with the intention of purchasing its contents.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

Hey, no shop...ing?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

I swear I've seen people use bump keys on high quality tubular locks before.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Depending on where you live it is illegal to possess lock picking tools unless you are a licensed locksmith. Something about "intent to commit a crime."

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

Yeah, but that's a key, not a lockpick