Originally Posted by
a1derer
I have one of these and it has been cut off twice (in the right place), and put back. Once by TSA in Newark, and once at Heathrow. All good. As you say, they'll probably cut it off anyway, so why not buy one that is supposed to?
Your experience is not the norm.
Does the lock come with a money-back guarantee (like some TSA-approved locks do) if it does get cut off? If not, then I absolutely wouldn't consider it.
OP mentions that after the lock has been cut, the shackle can be replaced cheaply. How did you replace it (since it got cut twice)? Did you take it back to the retailer for a replacement? That's too much hassle for me.