I tried the big boxes, each one saying no, and pointing me to another big box until I'd gone in a circle (not literally, I didn't go back to the first one, just got pointed there).
I tried one local locksmith, and his attempt to match failed.
This thread spurred me on, so I went to another locksmith in the area, he didn't have the key, but he went and ordered them yesterday and told me to come back today - I asked for 3, turns out the minimum order is 10, so he has 7 more blanks in stock. He used an ilco x20 key blank (my ignition key is stamped Taylor x20). Well, now I can rest a bit easier knowing I've got 3 spares (vs. none), and they all work! :-)
$4.50 each.
If anyone in my neck of the woods wants some picked up, just let me know - the guy is now sitting on 7 extra blanks and since he helped me by ordering the blanks, I'd be happy to help him by finding homes for the extras.
Thanks again for this thread, it was a good reminder.
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