The tablet's value isnt the conern of this post. It cost me $30, I don't have anything irreplacable on it. It's packed well so barring them losing the bag or it falling from 30000ft, I don't thin it will get damaged. Yes, if they steal it, then I'm SOL. I guess its crappy enough that its not worth stealing.
My concern is related to the fact that everytime I pack it, they decide to open my bag which may cause a delay in my bag arriving. I guess the only way to avoid that is carrying it with me.