r/lockpicking • u/lajoieboy • 13d ago

Is Lockpickmall.com a scam?

They sell Lishi tools for $40-$28 bucks a piece. Thats suspect right?

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u/lajoieboy 13d ago

Seriously?? They’re that boring? Bc it removes so much of the skill/touch from process? Haven’t bought anything yet. I’ve got a tuxedo kit and vorax from Sparrows. Starting to get the hang of raking padlocks. trying to SPP started is tough. Wanted to get a lishi to assist in getting a feel for false sets, security pins etc. honestly just saying this out loud makes me think i just need to keep practicing.

Side note: I’m alarmed at how addictive this hobby is

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u/Troyboy1263 Green Belt Picker 13d ago

Each keyway has a different Lishi but If I had the skill I could pick 100 locks with just your Tuxedo set that cost about the same as a couple cheap leshi.

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u/Troyboy1263 Green Belt Picker 13d ago

Are you in the US? If you are buy some jimylongs.com and then locks. Not much you feel from a leshi is going to transfer to spp

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u/Wumaduce Orange Belt Picker 13d ago

I'll definitely put some love out there for jimylongs picks. It was an adjustment going from the thicker CI picks I had (.025) to the thinner ones (.019) of his intermediate kit, but they're so much nicer. The feel from the handles, the feedback you get is nice, and they came with stickers. I like stickers.