Increase Your Chances of Finding Lost Keys With a Token
Losing keys is the worst thing, so it makes sense to do everything possible to get the keys back to you safe and sound if you lose them. For some, this might mean connecting a Bluetooth enabled location tracker, but I’d rather not have another bulky plastic hat on my keychain next to my flash drive. Fortunately, a fairly simple method has emerged on the web to ensure that keys are returned safely. But first, you need to visit a pet store.
Redditor Jordanlund came up with this ingenious idea: use the token ID on your keychain. You can visit a pet store with a dog tag engraving machine or order one online . Just select your tag and add your name and your mobile or work number. Now that your keys are identified, if someone finds your lost keys and they are mostly decent, they will contact you to get them back.
If for any reason you are worried about using your phone number, you can set up a dedicated email address for lost keys: it’s probably [email protected] , so use your imagination. Or, you can always use a different phone number, like a Google Voice number , or a temporary one through a disposable phone number app like Burner (although you might have to pay a subscription fee if you use the aforementioned app). Temporary numbers are good if they are used for public situations such as Craigslist deals, signing up for newsletters, or setting up a single number for sharing photos at a group event.
Oh, and if you find yourself constantly losing things like your keys, wallet or watch, perhaps you should experience the bliss that the collection bowl is ?
LPT: Go To The Pet Shop And Get A Phone Tag For The Keychain | Reddit