masterlocksmithco.com Blog

Let’s start by saying thank you to Mr. Maxwell. He had us install Multilock High Security deadbolts and locksets on his home today. Every homeowner needs to consider buying Multilock locks for their home. The locks that you find on almost every home are of very poor quality. Even brands like Schlage and Baldwin make low security locks. If you are concerned about your locks being picked or bump picked, your keys being copied without your consent, and the very strength of the lock itself you need to have Master Locksmith/Abbot Safe & Lock install high security locks on your home.(Or business).
Now, what’s this about all roads leading back home? Well, we came to Atlanta about 15 years ago from Houston, Texas. Our business is doing well here in Atlanta and we have decided to go back home and open an office in Houston. The company in Houston will operate under the name Master Locksmith Company Inc.
Tomorrow morning I am flying to Austin, Texas to take the state exam for my locksmith license. I hope that Georgia will soon pass legislation to license locksmiths. The public needs this protection.
My exam is on Friday so I’ll have a little spare time. I plan to see my sister who lives there and to visit the Relson Gracie Jiu Jitsu school. That’s going to be a great time. Whenever I travel I like to find a local Jiu Jitsu school and train there. It’s always good to train with people other than your usual group. Keeps it real!
Look forward to my reading assignments coming soon. I want everyone to read “Democracy and Leadership” by Irving Babbitt. I’m going to start posting my commentary on this book soon.
There are some valuable lessons to be learned within its pages.

http://www.wreg.com/wreg-unlicensed-locksmiths-working-memphis-story,0,6068988.story
We get a great deal of this in Atlanta also. It is so sad that these people exist in this world. They are here only to prey on people during times of crisis. I know that many customers are truly in need of a “good price” when it comes to certain types of emergency services such as those that we provide. These are hard times for a lot of people and the last thing they need is some crooked “locksmith” coming to their “rescue” with these types of terroristic tactics. The hard truth is this. If the price sounds too good to be true, then it isn’t. People, please stop letting these guys fool you and rip you off. When that voice on the phone tells you that their charge for opening your car,for instance, is $35.00 to come out and “$15.00 and up for labor” you need to know right now that they never charge anyone $15.00 and the “up” side can be as high as $125.00-$150. I’ve seen this happen.
Be advised. Be smart. Be safe.

Welcome to our website and blog. Let me tell you a little about A-Abbot Safe & Lock/Master Locksmith Company.
My name is Mike Wilson and I am the senior technician and Vice-President of Abbot’s Security Services. My wife, Linda, is the President and Office Manager. I have been a locksmith since 1985. We moved from Texas to Atlanta in 1995 and founded Abbot Safe & Lock 2 years later. About 5 years later we bought Master Locksmith Company from Harry Detlef.
We are a full service locksmith company specializing in high security locks, access control and safe service. We also provide a wide range of auto locksmith service, including making transponder and high security keys.
Since beginning we have successfully completed over 27.5k orders, many for loyal customers who have come to trust our dedication to customer service and the quality of our work.
These are very challenging times for locksmith’s and the public whom we serve. In Georgia there is no requirement to have a license in order to be a locksmith! There is no requirement to demonstrate proficiency in any aspect of lock technology or safety. The state doesn’t know who is opening houses and making keys. “Who is this guy that I just called to open my house?” you may ask. No one in the state government or law enforcement knows. This is why there is so much theft and fraud taking place right now in my industry. Go to the following website and read some of the stories there. http://www.aloa.org/
Because many states have passed license laws, many of these thieves are now operating in Georgia.
If you feel that you have been a victim of one of these companies please let me know.
In the future I’ll be talking about locks, jobs that we do, our plans for the future and the industry as a whole, and a bit about the economy and society. You know, everyone has an opinion!
Thanks for coming by and for putting your trust in A-Abbot Safe & Lock/Master Locksmith Company