Originally Posted by
ESpen36
Yes, I probably would have been robbed eventually even if I hadn't taken the trip. But, I learned my lesson. I changed my locks to Medeco Dealer-Based-Keyway (DBK) cylinders so that nobody can make copies of the keys except me (ID and signature matching required). Key security is a big problem nowadays in apartment complexes.
Many apartments are master keyed, which reduces security enormously. I'd have pursued the apartment complex over the loss, since not rekeying apartments and other security flaws are often the cause.
A patented key system, such as Medeco or Assa can be quite helpful, but if you believe that no one could ever get a copy made, then I have a bridge to sell you. Medeco Biaxial DBK systems have a limited number of keyways, and they will repeat many times across the USA. Also when the patent ran out in 2005 (2007 in Canada), then keyblanks could be produced by anyone.