Originally Posted by
tgtg
Many times overseas I've seen "kiosks" at the airport which allow you to wrap checked baggage in large "saran" wrap (Istanbul comes to mind.). This helps protect against water and other damages. Had no problem with this going through customs in JFK with lamps inside.
AMS has this service as well. Details:
http://www.schiphol.nl/web/show/id=103054/langid=42