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Old Jun 25, 2007, 7:30 am
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mikeef
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Originally Posted by SuperSnoop
I was checking in at the first-class desk in DFW last month. The friendly agent saw my bose case draped around my neck and asked if I had my name inside. I told her I did, and she informed me that "most of the ones that get turned in don't have any identifable information inside." I expressed surprise that any would actually be turned in, since I wouldn't expect to get them back if I forgot them. She assured me that many, many get turned in, but without any name inside, they can't be returned.
D'oh! I've never even thought about doing this despite the amount of travel that I do. Hope everyone takes a few minutes to label their portable devices today. It won't stop a dishonest person from taking stuff that you leave behind, but it will help the honest ones find you.

Mike
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