Durban Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 My local Asda has just started cutting keys under the Photo me consesion, they only have 1 small board of cylinder blanks at the moment. Has anyone had any dealings with them? Do you think they are testing the waters before investing more? I'm up for a good old fight anyway👊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 now morrisons has put (the my key machine ) in next to me 1st off i was shitting myself after 20yrs of competing with the worlds worst and cheapest repairer i thought i had it made ? then in comes the , my key machine hurt a little bit but not the end of the world , cant wait for the timpsons branch ? im sure they will teach me the meanining of quality shoe repairing? in fairness this is only the 1st genaration whats next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Same as my local asda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Same as my local asda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Same as my local Asda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 same old- same old, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I don't have a local ASDA. Am I missing out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 been planned for a while , they all seem to want a piece of the key cutting market . same old Broms Cobb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkD Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Asda keys are great, I've made a good few quid extracting the broken ones Broms Cobb and kobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Start doing photos, know someone who sells a very nice unit Broms Cobb, earlsdoncobbler, hibsjo(SCO) and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 car keys and passport photos are us , lol try getting the key on home delivery keyfast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon payne Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 My local Sunlite Dry Cleaners used to cut keys, they had at least 12 boards, went in yesterday and all the Key Cutting stuff gone. Tom D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Grab the bull by the horns and give them a taste of their own medicine. Start selling an extensive range of groceries at very low prices. kobblers, gavin and MarkD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYKeys Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Start doing photos, know someone who sells a very nice unit sorry - don't get the joke - do you sell a photo booth unit? I might be interested for our second shop which is near a post office and rail station neither of which do passport photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 My local asda are replacing there old key machine with a new one. Will the new one cut more of a choice. As I get the customers who say asdas machine don't recognise my key. Thanks paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 My local asda are replacing there old key machine with a new one. Will the new one cut more of a choice. As I get the customers who say asdas machine don't recognise my key. Thanks paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 i had a customer yesterday tell me i was a rip off for a spare blue transit remote key as asda had quoted him £80 all inclusive for a new blue remote key for his 2008 transit . kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 asda don't do car keys surely? Can't imagine fat old Sandra getting up from behind the fag counter and getting her MVP out. kobblers, mrkeys and k4mrc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 maybe fat sandra did a 2 day course and is now a fully qualified auto locksmith in her fag breaks mrkeys, Broms Cobb and kobblers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durban Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 So today I popped in to introduce myself and direct any keys they can't do up to me. The girl that cuts the keys is only in on a Friday and the others haven't had training yet. The company 'Photo Me' is a separate company from Asda. They bought out the photo side from Asda for £5.35 million, they have a 10 year concession. I imagine they will be trying everything to earn a penny after spending that amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yes true. Most go out of convince and shop all under one roof. That's why a lot of small shops struggle and more charity shops as it gets harder to compete. That's asda price. Bomb bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heliflyer61 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 the range also have a key machine in store there all at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Key cutting is now everywhere, get used to it and improve your services as when they go to Asda or anywhere and find the key not working will soon return to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 My local Sunlite Dry Cleaners used to cut keys, they had at least 12 boards, went in yesterday and all the Key Cutting stuff gone.they approached me 4yrs ago could i show them how to cut keys i went all brand new boards in the back shop think they had cut 3 , a smart move on the rep who sold them the gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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