Originally Posted by MSP-FFF
So I gather from your responses that I was at fault for putting the camera in my bag in the first place. That I should simply expect that anything of value will systematically be removed from all checked luggage by either the folks at TSA charged with protecting the traveling public, or the unscrupulous airline baggage personnel.
Is this what we've come to?
Definitely not your fault...but it is what we've come to and should expect. Now you know for next time. Also, you should check your cc provider if you purchased the camera recently - some of them have lost/damaged replacement provisions if it happens within the 1st 90 days of purchase.