DEC xx2247 keys

I bought a xx2247 key from ebay. Just in case others are planning to do the same, the key appears to be an almost brand new copy. There is a *slight* amount of rust in the areas that were cut away, but other than that it is nice shiny new chrome. I purchased mine for the starting bid of $10, but they then charged me $10 more for shipping (actual shipping was $4.30), making for an expensive key. I called the local locksmith and they will duplicate this type of key for $6 each. The other thing to note is that the key I obtained from Ebay auction is stamped Do Not Duplicate, which the original DEC keys (I have 2) do not say. I figure they had a original copied a few years back, and added the Do Not Duplicate just in case a customer needed more than 1 key, so they would have to pay through the nose for it. Now I see they have the starting bid boosted to $25, for a non-original duplicate key, what a load of... PS: I happen to have the locking mechanism disconnected from a PDP 8/E power supply, and before i reinstall it, i plan to bring it and the keys to that locksmith so i can have some cheaper, 'working' copies of the key made. I like having a key sitting in the lock ready to turn. If others need a key, let me know and i'm sure I can get you one for a lot less than that ebay guy. -Lawrence LeMay