[causi]

Depends on the lock. He has several videos that go from unboxing to picked in a few minutes without break.

[dagw]

True, but only for lock designs he's already familiar with.

[SamBam]

Sure, but 90% of the locks people use are the same few locks. Any padlock or door lock you can get at a hardware store is one that a good lock picker has experience with.

Your point is valid for certain high-security situations, though.