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How would I make copies of keys that either say "Do not duplicate", are of that general type with like a locksmith business etched into it, or is some fancier "Best" Cormax brand?

I'm really close to getting into stable housing, been roughing it for a few years, and do custodial to make ends meet. There are a few keys that if I had copies of them would let me use a shower, toilet, A/C and a microwave for a few months then destroy the keys when I move in to a place.

Any ideas?

Sorry to ask, thank you for any direction or guidance you might be able to provide.

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[โ€“] Fuckfuckmyfuckingass@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'd just try and get it copied. As long as you don't act like you're up to something weird, I'd doubt anybody'd question it. I've had friends get such keys copied for similar reasons and had no troubles. It's not like they know what the keys are for.

[โ€“] vimmiewimmie@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 days ago

Have you ever gotten a 'Best Cormax' key duplicated?

I can search for locksmiths or maybe even self-service kiosks (from another comment here), but I'm not sure about that more secure Cormax key, which gives the shower access.