Why Do All Locksmiths Use The Same Products
Misconception #1: All locksmiths use the same products.
No. Just like everything else in the world - there are good products and there are bad products. There are excellent, precision locks and there are low-grade locks. You get what you pay for. If you pay for quality locks you will get quality performance. If you cut corners and use cheap locks, they will probably not last very long and will perform poorly if attacked.
Misconception #2: All locksmiths give you the same service.
No. There are locksmiths that have no sense of urgency and there are locksmiths that are 100% dedicated to customer service and satisfaction. It does matter who you call when you are you in need someone who can be trusted to perform his services with integrity and professionalism.
Misconception #3: All locksmiths are licensed and certified by the state so I know they are all honest and qualified. …show more content…
The state of Pennsylvania has no licensing law for locksmiths. Anyone can open a business and call themselves a locksmith. It is imperative to check the qualifications, reputation, reliability, and ability of the company you are going to business with. How long have they been in business, can they give you references, are they factory certified and what is the limit of their liability insurance? Is the business built on referrals from satisfied customers or from constant, high priced advertising necessitated from lack of referrals?
Misconception #4: It is not important to use a locksmith who has a store open to the public.
Wrong. If you call a locksmith who works out of his car or truck but has no shop, you may have no one to go back to if there is a problem. It is difficult to find out where he lives and try to meet him at a convenient time. You don't know what you are getting into if you do not do business with a legitimate company who has a permanent location with convenient business hours.
Misconception #5: All locksmiths guarantee their products and
No. Just like everything else in the world - there are good products and there are bad products. There are excellent, precision locks and there are low-grade locks. You get what you pay for. If you pay for quality locks you will get quality performance. If you cut corners and use cheap locks, they will probably not last very long and will perform poorly if attacked.
Misconception #2: All locksmiths give you the same service.
No. There are locksmiths that have no sense of urgency and there are locksmiths that are 100% dedicated to customer service and satisfaction. It does matter who you call when you are you in need someone who can be trusted to perform his services with integrity and professionalism.
Misconception #3: All locksmiths are licensed and certified by the state so I know they are all honest and qualified. …show more content…
The state of Pennsylvania has no licensing law for locksmiths. Anyone can open a business and call themselves a locksmith. It is imperative to check the qualifications, reputation, reliability, and ability of the company you are going to business with. How long have they been in business, can they give you references, are they factory certified and what is the limit of their liability insurance? Is the business built on referrals from satisfied customers or from constant, high priced advertising necessitated from lack of referrals?
Misconception #4: It is not important to use a locksmith who has a store open to the public.
Wrong. If you call a locksmith who works out of his car or truck but has no shop, you may have no one to go back to if there is a problem. It is difficult to find out where he lives and try to meet him at a convenient time. You don't know what you are getting into if you do not do business with a legitimate company who has a permanent location with convenient business hours.
Misconception #5: All locksmiths guarantee their products and