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harley0711 Jun 9, 2017 10:33 AM

Don't lose your keys - my suggestion
 
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Wanted to make a separate post here on How to Maybe get your lost keys back - cheap and easy way to give the 'Finder' a way to contact you without giving out your location




Go on the internet - google Military dog tag - about $5 - get some made with our name & cell number & Reward - Most people would return lost keys IF they knew the owner - this is a great way for them to call you - a bottle of wine / case of beer / Starbuck gift card - would be a cheap way to get your key back


I have blacked out my cell number - don't need any prank calls from around the world - hey, dude, found your keys, lol


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michi1201 Jun 10, 2017 04:37 AM

Clever! Thank you.

ST3ALTHPSYCH0 Jun 10, 2017 04:57 AM

One thing I might suggest is to get yourself a free Google Voice number for this. That's just one more layer of obfuscation that someone would have to get through to find your location....
A lot of people would pay the fee to join a site that claims to access cellular tracking and locating (even for a few hundred dollars) if they thought the trade off was a "free" MINI.
I like your idea though. Even if you paid someone a $50 finder's fee, you're still WAY cheaper than a new fob through the dealer!

pizzaman09 Jun 11, 2017 06:41 PM

That is pretty cool.

harley0711 Jun 11, 2017 09:37 PM


Originally Posted by ST3ALTHPSYCH0 (Post 4307483)
One thing I might suggest is to get yourself a free Google Voice number for this. That's just one more layer of obfuscation that someone would have to get through to find your location....
A lot of people would pay the fee to join a site that claims to access cellular tracking and locating (even for a few hundred dollars) if they thought the trade off was a "free" MINI.
I like your idea though. Even if you paid someone a $50 finder's fee, you're still WAY cheaper than a new fob through the dealer!


I have had those made for several years - I do Have a Google voice number. I do understand your thinking,,, Lots of BAD things would have to fall into place for someone to actually steal my mine + its never left outside and its almost 10 years old... but still possible..
point made

LostDenverite Jun 12, 2017 06:01 AM

Great idea! I've never lost my keys, but this is most definitely a worthwhile investment. Thanks.


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