Planning ahead with a duplicate key can save you both money and stress in the event of a lost key. In many cases, losing a key can become an emergency situation that requires immediate attention and may incur extra costs. However, by having a duplicate key on hand, you can avoid these potential headaches and expenses. When you are locked out or facing a key emergency, you may face additional delays and difficulties with shipping and backordering of replacement keys or parts. At Metro Locksmith, we recommend taking an “ounce of prevention” approach by having a spare key made in advance. It’s always better to be prepared and avoid the stress of being locked out without a spare key.