Opening a pin lock with no key - drill the thing?

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So I just bought this T2 pin and the guy lost the keys. The backbox is not locked but the coin door is. I've drilled locks on video games before with no problem. But this one seems to be a lot heavier duty. Any recommendations here on the best way to proceed? I don't know how to pick a lock unfortunately.
 
So I just bought this T2 pin and the guy lost the keys. The backbox is not locked but the coin door is. I've drilled locks on video games before with no problem. But this one seems to be a lot heavier duty. Any recommendations here on the best way to proceed? I don't know how to pick a lock unfortunately.

Drill it. They're cheap to replace. No other way I know to get it out unless you want to hire a locksmith.
 
Like Pinster said, drill it. You can find inexpensive locks at most online pinball shops or eBay. Good luck!
 
DRILL IT!! New locks are cheap. I change all locks to be keyed the same for games in my gameroom. It makes things a lot easier.
 
I once used an upside down air duster can to freeze the lock on a Turbo game and hammered a screwdriver right through the middle, it worked like a charm and didn't do any other damage other than to the lock.
 
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