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Old Aug 20, 2014, 6:38 pm
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1. Sorry if I offended some by saying TSA when I just meant border services at the airport.

2. I am not here for a moral discussion on if I should bring the watch or not.

3. I'm going to pack it in the carry on once I arrive at the airport

4. Thank you
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Old Aug 21, 2014, 11:10 am
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Originally Posted by YKF
1. Sorry if I offended some by saying TSA when I just meant border services at the airport.
Are you concerned about transiting airport security, or about clearing customs? Either way, I don't think you have anything about which to be concerned.
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Old Aug 21, 2014, 6:26 pm
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Originally Posted by gobluetwo
Are you concerned about transiting airport security, or about clearing customs? Either way, I don't think you have anything about which to be concerned.
Security. But I'm not that worried really I just wanted to see what other people do
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Old Aug 21, 2014, 7:21 pm
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A valuable item can be packed away in your carry on. I out my credit cards and cash in a pocket in my carryon. I make sure I push it along the belt, not make the TSA move it for me. After clearing my screening, I stand at the end of the tunnel and retrieve my items. I don't let anyone else near it unless they are TSA asking to look at the bag. Then don't let them out of your sight. Don't go out your shoes on while they check the bag for example
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Old Aug 22, 2014, 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by tanglin

TSA may be awful, but in general they're not thieves.
but other people going through the line might be---

I would take the thing off and put it out of sight in a carry on.

This is why I wear a cheap watch.

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Old Aug 22, 2014, 4:43 pm
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Wear it!
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Old Aug 22, 2014, 4:45 pm
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With so many cameras in place, why would anyone steal from that area.
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Old Aug 22, 2014, 7:39 pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r6UX7apUzc

This may happen too
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Old Aug 23, 2014, 4:02 pm
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Originally Posted by YKF
but did he get "away" with it -- any pun intended !

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Old Aug 23, 2014, 11:19 pm
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Originally Posted by BobH
but did he get "away" with it -- any pun intended !

Bob H
Seems he will be behind the gate for a long time now
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Old Aug 24, 2014, 12:21 am
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I'd honestly put it in the dish and send it through the X-Ray. Security through hiding in plain sight. TBPH, they'll probably think it's counterfeit and not actually worth stealing.
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Old Aug 25, 2014, 10:28 pm
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Originally Posted by YKF
And a follow-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqE2Eejd0gE
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Old Aug 26, 2014, 11:35 am
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Originally Posted by YKF

2. I am not here for a moral discussion on if I should bring the watch or not.
No moral discussion... I told you what I do.

The Mercedes is my daily driver... the BMW 7 series is stowed in
the garage for special occasions.
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Old Aug 26, 2014, 5:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Paul56
No moral discussion... I told you what I do.

The Mercedes is my daily driver... the BMW 7 series is stowed in
the garage for special occasions.
I did not quote you I am not sure why you respond as if I was speaking directly to you
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Old Aug 26, 2014, 8:34 pm
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Originally Posted by YKF
I did not quote you I am not sure why you respond as if I was speaking directly to you
I think you missed the joke
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