Where to buy Luggage Lock in NYC?
Got my luggage today and need to get a luggage lock. Does anyone here have recommendations? I went to century 21 last time and saw they had some but those look very cheap... by cheap i mean the quality and the brand though i dont remember the name of it. I see a few nice ones on amazon but i obviously cannot get these since its way too late. Also how many locks do you guys usually put on your checked bag? Do you put a lock on every single one or just the important ones?
Also, do you guys recommend the number lock or the key lock? |
Originally Posted by Keyboard90210
(Post 18410483)
Got my luggage today and need to get a luggage lock. Does anyone here have recommendations? I went to century 21 last time and saw they had some but those look very cheap... by cheap i mean the quality and the brand though i dont remember the name of it. I see a few nice ones on amazon but i obviously cannot get these since its way too late. Also how many locks do you guys usually put on your checked bag? Do you put a lock on every single one or just the important ones?
I don't have faith in luggage locks. The pros who steal know how to get around them easily, fast. Seen the demo how you can open zippers with a simple ball point pen ? I just use the simple plastic ties available by bunch. Does not stop a thief, but lets you know it was opened. |
So you are saying its pointless buying a lock?
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Originally Posted by Keyboard90210
(Post 18410749)
So you are saying its pointless buying a lock?
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but isnt a lock good in that it can prevent the zippers from opening like if TSA throws it around?
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The lock won't keep the zippers closed anymore than a pipe cleaner would do it.
There are hardware stores all over the city that may carry the luggage locks, any of the luggage shops, Kmart at Penn Station has them, etc. |
Originally Posted by cordelli
(Post 18411249)
The lock won't keep the zippers closed anymore than a pipe cleaner would do it.
There are hardware stores all over the city that may carry the luggage locks, any of the luggage shops, Kmart at Penn Station has them, etc. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mf-DGKUNffI Now try that at home ! |
Originally Posted by HMPS
(Post 18410525)
I just use the simple plastic ties available by bunch. Does not stop a thief, but lets you know it was opened. I ask not only because the ties are a good visual cue when you see your bag, but because a TSA agent obviously put some on my Travelpro bag whose zipper tabs that had fallen off & were a pain to open. |
Originally Posted by Keyboard90210
(Post 18410483)
Got my luggage today and need to get a luggage lock. Does anyone here have recommendations? I went to century 21 last time and saw they had some but those look very cheap... by cheap i mean the quality and the brand though i dont remember the name of it. I see a few nice ones on amazon but i obviously cannot get these since its way too late. Also how many locks do you guys usually put on your checked bag? Do you put a lock on every single one or just the important ones?
Also, do you guys recommend the number lock or the key lock? i'll not join the 'luggage locks are BS' fight. i use them because they provide a 10 second deterrent to just unzipping my bag and they prevent the zipper from unexpectedly opening during handling. for me, this is worth the $5 for the lock. |
Originally Posted by Huck
(Post 18415844)
Question then: does the TSA then replace these ties normally when they open the bag?
I ask not only because the ties are a good visual cue when you see your bag, but because a TSA agent obviously put some on my Travelpro bag whose zipper tabs that had fallen off & were a pain to open. |
Originally Posted by Megn
(Post 18418967)
Replacing is variable, but I buy colored ties. Even if TSA does replace, they don't normally have purple.
That said, I'm not sure I see the point in either. |
Originally Posted by Huck
(Post 18415844)
Question then: does the TSA then replace these ties normally when they open the bag?
I ask not only because the ties are a good visual cue when you see your bag, but because a TSA agent obviously put some on my Travelpro bag whose zipper tabs that had fallen off & were a pain to open. They will send you new ones at no charge. Paul Lawrence Travelpro International |
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