I bought a timed lockbox that every single review online said was impossible to open non destructively.
I ended up working out how to pry it open just enough to slip a thin screwdriver down inside it to disassemble the latching mechanism. It still works fine...
Is this from somewhere? Otherwise I commend you for still having memories from a time where you were a heavy smoker. My short term memory is shot to shit most days and I’m currently dealing with this dilemma along with my SO
Edit: thanks for the answers. Looks like I missed out on some quality children’s stories in my childhood 🥲