Supreme x Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock
The original behind the Supreme x Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock is the Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock — $10 retail vs Supreme's $38.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Master Lock 1500D is a 1-7/8-inch-wide combination dial padlock with a stainless-steel body cover, hardened-steel shackle, and 4-digit dial mechanism, built to resist cutting, prying, and shim attacks. Master Lock was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1921 by locksmith Harry Soref, who patented the laminated padlock construction that remains central to the brand's lineup. The 1500D is the default school and gym locker lock across North America and has appeared in that role in films including The Breakfast Club and Dazed and Confused. The SS19 Supreme collab prints the box logo on the dial face, retailing at $18.
About Master Lock
Master Lock is an American padlock manufacturer founded in 1921 by locksmith and Russian Jewish immigrant Harry Soref in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with two outside backers. Soref patented a laminated steel padlock body in 1924, stacking thin steel plates into a stronger, cheaper case inspired by bank vault doors and battleship armor. He held over 80 patents at his death. The company shipped 147,600 padlocks to New York City Prohibition agents in February 1928, an early breakthrough order. Master Lock is now headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and owned by Fortune Brands Innovations. Supreme has collaborated with Master Lock on co-branded combination padlocks.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $38 |
|---|---|
| Master Lock retail | $10 |
| Hype tax | +280% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock just the regular 1500D Combination Dial Padlock?
The Supreme x Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $38 for the Supreme x Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock; the Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock retails for $10. That's a 280% markup — buying the original saves you $28, or 74% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock?
You can buy the Master Lock 1500D Combination Dial Padlock from Amazon or direct from Master Lock. Retail price is $10. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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