Baggage theft?
Mar 30, 2011, 7:16 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CYYZ
Programs: AC 50K E, A3 Gold, CX Gold
Posts: 203
A few weeks ago I had to FedEx a package to a rural town based client who has no guaranteed morning delivery and was headed to a show early the next the morning. I the package to a FedEx shipping center on her route with a "hold for customer pickup", and she was able to pick it up, and proceed to her show.
i like the service from FedEx for my luggage when i'm a bit overwhelmed with too much bags
Mar 30, 2011, 7:16 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 189
Even if you wallets are lost/stolen-because...how do we really-prove-it-was-lost-and-all-that-jazz?
Mar 30, 2011, 7:40 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 90
I have kind of a twofold question...
Assuming my upcoming trip from TLH to MHT is NoS-free, it looks like smurfs' fingers are getting quite sticky, even at the checkpoint. I will most likely put baggage locks on my backpack, and before arriving at the checkpoint, put my watch, keys, and wallet in my backpack. I've put them in my (size 12) shoes before, but after reading a bit of this forum and the news, I no longer feel comfortable doing that, even with a $70 Casio watch. Am I rightly paranoid here that a smurf might see me stick a fancy-looking watch into my shoe and decide to stall me at the WTMD while he helps himself?
I am fully aware that if I get selected for the NoS, I will be taking Greyhound from Tallahassee to Manchester (and/or back). I've used Greyhound before, but only with carry-on baggage. Would anyone out there know if there is a true risk of checked baggage being stolen from under a Greyhound bus while it's stopped at intermediate stations?
I am not trying to finger-point "stereotypical" Greyhound passengers, nor do I want any replies here telling me "of course it'll happen, look at who uses Greyhound". I'm looking for honest replies from people who have firsthand (or secondhand) experience with this. I'm not looking for fourth-hand "friend's brother's roommate" experiences. :-)
Thanks!
Assuming my upcoming trip from TLH to MHT is NoS-free, it looks like smurfs' fingers are getting quite sticky, even at the checkpoint. I will most likely put baggage locks on my backpack, and before arriving at the checkpoint, put my watch, keys, and wallet in my backpack. I've put them in my (size 12) shoes before, but after reading a bit of this forum and the news, I no longer feel comfortable doing that, even with a $70 Casio watch. Am I rightly paranoid here that a smurf might see me stick a fancy-looking watch into my shoe and decide to stall me at the WTMD while he helps himself?
I am fully aware that if I get selected for the NoS, I will be taking Greyhound from Tallahassee to Manchester (and/or back). I've used Greyhound before, but only with carry-on baggage. Would anyone out there know if there is a true risk of checked baggage being stolen from under a Greyhound bus while it's stopped at intermediate stations?
I am not trying to finger-point "stereotypical" Greyhound passengers, nor do I want any replies here telling me "of course it'll happen, look at who uses Greyhound". I'm looking for honest replies from people who have firsthand (or secondhand) experience with this. I'm not looking for fourth-hand "friend's brother's roommate" experiences. :-)
Thanks!
Mar 30, 2011, 8:14 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Nashville, TN - BNA
Programs: Hilton Gold, WN RR
Posts: 1,818
Baggage lock w/no slot for a TSA key:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ohs_product_T2
(I know this wouldn't provide much protection, but it'd fit through those small holes in the zipper pull of a carryon.)
Don't forget your Kensington lock, to lock your laptop to your bag if you're carrying one:
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-K64...1537584&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ohs_product_T2
(I know this wouldn't provide much protection, but it'd fit through those small holes in the zipper pull of a carryon.)
Don't forget your Kensington lock, to lock your laptop to your bag if you're carrying one:
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-K64...1537584&sr=8-2
Apr 20, 2011, 1:55 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Honolulu, HI
Programs: Ovaltine secret decoder club, Hilton Diamond, United 1K, Hawaiian air Gold, Starwood Gold
Posts: 281
If you want physical safety consider using Pacsafe products. Slash proof for the not too determined crook, works as a good preventative measure. pacsafe.com
Also, check out The FISH's ideas on baggage theft deterrent. I have followed his lead as all of my bags have a fair amount of florescent tape and reflective tape on them. It's embarrassing for the first few flights but you get used to it. I imagine it's what our pets think when we put the "cone of shame" on them. I don't know how many thief are ballsy enough to try to steal a near glowing suitcase when they have hundreds of other basic black and red bags with no markings that will blend in well when they walk away.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...nited-quicker/
Also, check out The FISH's ideas on baggage theft deterrent. I have followed his lead as all of my bags have a fair amount of florescent tape and reflective tape on them. It's embarrassing for the first few flights but you get used to it. I imagine it's what our pets think when we put the "cone of shame" on them. I don't know how many thief are ballsy enough to try to steal a near glowing suitcase when they have hundreds of other basic black and red bags with no markings that will blend in well when they walk away.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...nited-quicker/