Effective April 1, 2002
Effective April 1, 2002, Framon will begin our new Demo Key
Machine Program. We are offering this program so you can “try before you
buy” on any machine we manufacture.
We are initially allotting up to five of each of the following models for demo purposes nationwide:
 | Framon #2 (Manual Code) |
| TKM-100 (Tubular Code) |
| DBM-1 (Flat Steel Duplicator) |
| Sidewinder (High Security Automotive Duplicator) |
| KX-1 (Dedicated Code) |
| FRA-2001 (Computerized Code) |
| MD-1 (Manual Duplicator) |
| Express (Semi-Automatic Duplicator) |
These machines will be available on a first come, first
served basis.
If you are looking for a key machine but are unsure of what
to buy, you can try one of our demo units for fourteen days. A locksmith can
obtain a demo machine in one of two ways:
If you have a long-standing relationship with a
distributor, you can be “sponsored” by that distributor. Please realize that
a distributor sponsoring you is accepting all responsibility for the machine, so
some distributors may be reluctant to sponsor customers. All Framon distributors
have been sent information on the demo program. Contact your distributor to
determine whether they would be willing to sponsor you.
If you do not have a distributor to sponsor you, you can
obtain a demo machine by supplying Framon Manufacturing with a credit card
number. We will authorize the card for an amount 20% under suggested dealer
price. Once the machine is returned, a credit will be applied to the credit
card. If you do not have a credit card, a money order or bank draft will be
accepted. An agreement will also be faxed to you which must be returned prior to
shipping the demo machine.
The use of the key machine is free for fourteen days.
Framon will charge a shipping fee to cover freight (payable by credit card or
COD) both to and from your location (see below). Framon will issue a call tag to
have the machine picked up from your location after the 14-day period.
Each machine shipped will have a checklist included. You
are to review the list to make sure all accessories supplied with the machine
are received, as well as shipped back with the machine. Once accepted, you are
responsible for the cost of all parts and accessories if they are not returned
with the machine.
Normal wear & tear on the machine is expected during
the demo period. We will bill you for any missing accessories, as well as any
damage done to the machine while in your possession.
If you decide to purchase a machine, you may keep the demo
unit or have a new machine shipped in. There is no discount for the demo unit.
Whether you are sponsored by a distributor or give Framon a security deposit for
the machine, the sale of the machine must go through a distributor.
Freight charges are applied to all key machines. This includes shipping to the customer and cost of a call tag to return the machine to Framon.
| Machine | Credit Card | COD |
| Framon #2 | $45 | $52 |
| TKM-100 | $40 | $47 |
| DBM-1 | $40 | $47 |
| Sidewinder | $45 | $52 |
| KX-1 (one mfgr) | $40 | $47 |
| FRA-2001 | $65 | $72 |
| MD-1 | $30 | $37 |
| Express | $45 | $52 |
If you have any further questions about the demo machine program, contact Framon Manufacturing Company, Inc., at (989) 354-5623.
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