Originally Posted by
goalie
there is absolutely nfw i am going to leave my wallet or anything else of value (i.,e. cell phone) exposed in "the little grey bin".
why not simply leave your wallet in the pocket of your coat when you put your coat in the bin. i do it all the time and have never been questioned about it. wallet (& other goodies) in pocket of outermost garment-outermost garment removed-outermost garment in the bin-done.
That is the most logical method and the method I use.
Empty your pockets into your jacket/briefcase/carry-on well before the checkpoint and then "re-constitute" when you are clear of the checkpoint.