![Antique Padlock Shopping and Valuation [180] @dougpickslocks](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bn8TqGSy6S8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
As promised, here is a guide to my sites and tricks for shopping and estimating safe prices for your antique lock purchases. Links are found in the video (sometimes YT does not like descriptions with links). From the section on tips to avoid bad purchases.Look for these red flags:
* Shutter opens on its own (no spring)
* Bulging or Misshaped Pins
* Holes in the face (vs hole for Clevis)
* Badly Matched Seams
* Mismatched Key Style (warded key on push lock, etc)
* Highly Polished (often to hide rusty internals)
* Shackle Misshapen
* High Priced, claiming RailRoad, but no RR letter markings
* Partway Open, never shown closed
* No Bitting on Key, Decorative Only
* Gold Plates Claiming Famed Origin
As promised, here is a guide to my sites and tricks for shopping and estimating safe prices for your antique lock purchases. Links are found in the video (sometimes YT does not like descriptions with links). From the section on tips to avoid bad purchases.Look for these red flags:
* Shutter opens on its own (no spring)
* Bulging or Misshaped Pins
* Holes in the face (vs hole for Clevis)
* Badly Matched Seams
* Mismatched Key Style (warded key on push lock, etc)
* Highly Polished (often to hide rusty internals)
* Shackle Misshapen
* High Priced, claiming RailRoad, but no RR letter markings
* Partway Open, never shown closed
* No Bitting on Key, Decorative Only
* Gold Plates Claiming Famed Origin
![Antique Padlock Shopping and Valuation [180]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bn8TqGSy6S8/mqdefault.jpg "Antique Padlock Shopping and Valuation [180]
As promised, here is a guide to my sites and tricks for shopping and estimating safe prices for your antique lock purchases. Links are found in the video (sometimes YT does not like descriptions with links). From the section on tips to avoid bad purchases.Look for these red flags:
* Shutter opens on its own (no spring)
* Bulging or Misshaped Pins
* Holes in the face (vs hole for Clevis)
* Badly Matched Seams
* Mismatched Key Style (warded key on push lock, etc)
* Highly Polished (often to hide rusty internals)
* Shackle Misshapen
* High Priced, claiming RailRoad, but no RR letter markings
* Partway Open, never shown closed
* No Bitting on Key, Decorative Only
* Gold Plates Claiming Famed Origin")
![Refurb and Pick on a Junkunc Bros American Lock from the rust bucket [83]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bpIpC3VVbiY/mqdefault.jpg "Refurb and Pick on a Junkunc Bros American Lock from the rust bucket [83]
Got this in a bulk purchase, and could not resist the urge to rescue it from the rust. This is a double sided wafer lock, which uses a two sided key. After the cleanup, I do a quick pick.")
![Antique Sargent Padlock Rebuilt Step by Step with Tips [118]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/btW7E8_e4YI/mqdefault.jpg "Antique Sargent Padlock Rebuilt Step by Step with Tips [118]
Got a request to show my whole rebuild process in detail. So, here is the complete rebuild of the second Sargent push key lock. I show all steps, and try to give advice and tips along the way. My longest video ever. But, I worked hard to trim it down and leave just the good stuff.")
![My first TrioVing pick and gut - amazing barrel pins [102]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cMRajWXmohY/mqdefault.jpg "My first TrioVing pick and gut - amazing barrel pins [102]
Now I know why Chris Capune loves these locks so much. This solidly made oval is a really fun pick with great feedback.")
![100 Subscriber Giveaway Announcement #doug100story [22]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c_Zds5hXEnI/mqdefault.jpg "100 Subscriber Giveaway Announcement #doug100story [22]
Prize (awarded by random draw): ML570, Master 410 LOTO, Brady 71/40 LOTO, Abus 64TI/50
Drawing will take place on 11/26/2019
Rules to enter:
* Must be subscribed to my channel
* Must LIKE this video
* Must post a video in which you tell: how you learned about lockpicking/locksport, and what happened to bring you from observer to picker
* Must label the video with #doug100story in description and/or title
Good luck, everyone!")
![Opening a Master Lock 140 using a Bypass [1]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/czESUDGS78U/mqdefault.jpg "Opening a Master Lock 140 using a Bypass [1]
New pickers often find their Master 140 pops open unexpectedly while they are still trying to find the pins. Here is the reason, and how you can use it to open the lock with no picking at all.")
![Package Day! Lots of challenge locks from Chris Capune [32]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dHRFKmko1HI/mqdefault.jpg "Package Day! Lots of challenge locks from Chris Capune [32]
Its Package Day! Got some great challenge locks from Chris Capune. Thanks, so much, Chris!")
![#quickpickthursday and some antique locks restored [74]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dhIuPXaHmfw/mqdefault.jpg "#quickpickthursday and some antique locks restored [74]
We start with two quick picks on a Yale wafer lock. Then, we show you some before-and-afters on a number of vintage/antique locks I have cleaned up.")
![Beautiful American Lock Government Padlock picked for #stocklocksunday [30]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e-h7UzCDeN4/mqdefault.jpg "Beautiful American Lock Government Padlock picked for #stocklocksunday [30]
Got this beautiful American Lock from AJ Clark. One of my new favorite locks. Picked for you on this #stocklocksunday")
![What Ive been up to [131]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eydqemjqI7w/mqdefault.jpg "What Ive been up to [131]
Been a while, and I apologize for the gap. This video shows you some interesting things, and explains what has occupied my time. Enjoy!")
![Cool Antique Registered Mail Counter Lock Picked [101]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fB_Wjpzx-l8/mqdefault.jpg "Cool Antique Registered Mail Counter Lock Picked [101]
This was a cool one for me, and probably the firmest tension I have ever used on a pick. LPL picks and breaks open one of this in his video here - worth a view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EenxAWPetFo")
![Surprise Package from Thumper! [109]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fSkxFd2eMps/mqdefault.jpg "Surprise Package from Thumper! [109]
Was not expecting this at all. Thumper has been setting aside some cool locks for me, and I am grateful that he has. Some cool ones in here, and what a heavy package. My mailman may never forgive me!")
