Makes sense that they discontinued, but no support! - Gunvault Inc TacVault Weapon Locker

Purchased this safe in 2015. Safe has had numerous problems, but I was always able to "just make it work". I have found that I had to replace the batteries monthly, and the last time I went to the safe it would not open. I replaced the batteries again...lock beeps when I hit the buttons...but will not open. I was able to finally open the safe, and then I called Gun Vault Customer Service. The technician said that there are no replacement parts for the safe! I ask if there is another lock I can switch it out for...no. My next comment was "so I literally have a big, expensive paperweight", to which he responds "Yes". Are you kidding me? Please tell me someone knows of a replacement locking mechanism...the answer can't seriously be "throw the safe away"?