FlyerTalk bag tags ?
 

Just an idea, but given the fact that most FT'ers are pretty frequent flyers, we must all be walking past each other in major airports around the world.

How about some entrepreneur coming up with a FlyerTalk bag tag....?

Try clicking on the "FlyerTalk Store" button above! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif

Unlike AMEX, I never leave home without my FT bag tags!

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum95/HTML/000355.html

I never leave home without my FrequentFlyer bag tags, but given how fragile they are, I don't always get home with them. I've tried taping them around the hole, punching new holes, etc. They are so thin and brittle that they break. Down to my last tag. Sigh...

See also...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum95/HTML/000534.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum95/HTML/000295.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum94/HTML/001601.html

They're on my bags . . . . Hope they help me meet you at the airport! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

-levi aka eastwest

The FlyerTalk tags are a nice idea but they are awful! I was disppointed when they arrived to see how flimsy they are. Needless to say first flight out the one on my suitcase was gone by the time I reached ATL.

No way could Randy have approved these!

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Mark

They're not great for checked baggage, that's for sure. The baggage mangling machinery simply chews them up and spits them out. (As far as that goes, the baggage mangling machinery at DEN has twice broken the heavy plastic RCC tags I use on my checked luggage! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif For all I know, the baggage mangling machinery at DEN could even conquor Old Gold's "sootkase tags" but I'm too shrewd to let them get a shot at his.)

However, if they're for use in identifying each other at airline lounges, airports, and while on flights, makes better sense to put them on your carry-ons. That's where mine has been since I got it at the PiP, and it's holding up well.

"Coming soon to an airport near you!"

I don't check bags with FlyerTalk tags on them. I'm losing them on the carry-ons. And since I always have had one on my computer case, I don't think it's due to my throwing that case around. Maybe I should use duct tape around the hole where the plastic cord goes instead of the clear plastic tape. However, I think Randy got sold a bill of goods on this one and needs to find a better vendor.

All of mine are now history - split, cracked, broken - both on roll-aboard and over-the-shoulder computer case. Not a good investment!

amazing... mine are all still in one piece, with no cracks!

Lost another one yesterday between ALB and SEA. Darn!! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif I think I will stick with just the one on my computer case from now on. It has actually held up fairly well--just one broken corner so far.

Here's my advice. Keep any part of any that you may have left. Hey, we didn't manufactor them, but I've lost a few myself. Anyway, we have samples of some new ones, though we're trying to decide if flourescent pink or orange is of any of your liking. These new ones are actually pretty cool. I tested a demo set on a few trips the last few weeks and not a problem. So when we have them ready for distribution, simply send me an email (better yet, I'll post another employees email address) and we'll send replacements for those that you had problems with....at no charge. Now, I'm so convinced you'll like these new ones that I'm sure you'll buy more of them to see others on the road. Now, what color......floursecent pink or orange?

I hear Old Gold makes a mean "sootkase tag."

Randy:

Thanks, and pink please!!

Orange. And Creamsicle scented. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Fluorescent ORANGE. They have to stand out to be recognized by the fraternity members. I think that is what making a statement is about.

Uh oh, one of mine died en route SDF-ORD-SEA today http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

Uhhh.....I prefer black.... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Orange--definately!! Kind of a gold colored orange. Old Gold, are you still making those luggage tags that we've heard so much about?

bj-21.

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'Tis better to have played and won, then never to have played at all.

I've seen a few of Old Gold's engraved metal tags at FT meetings, and in fact Rudi had his on bag last weekend. Maybe Randy should sub-contract to Old Gold?!

How about flouro pink LEATHER Randy. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Seriously the current ones as we have all now commented on are a disaster on checked bags. Leather or metal like the CO Elite ones, even if they cost more, surely make better sense? I'd rather pay 10 bucks for one that lasts. Bright is the way is my vote whatever you decide on. For rambling discussion on engraved PLATINUM FT tags, with Blackjack21 and others, and whether a pound of platinum weighs more than a pound of feathers, read on!

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum.../000134-3.html

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~ Glen ~




[This message has been edited by ozstamps (edited 02-02-2001).]

I proudly showed my OldGold black metal FlyerTalk tags (attached to my backpack) during my recent Australian journey, and all my FlyerTalk friends there were sooooooo©® jealous!

Black metal Flyertalk tags with gold colored engaving. Now we're geting somewhere!! Only problem is--they would be in such demand that they might "accidentally" disappear from your checked luggage. They would have to be attached with one piece titanium strapping--but that's no good, because then the handle that they were attached to might be "accidentally" broken, and the tag lost.

And, oz, the pound of feathers mentioned in the earlier thread would probably now be so dried out, that the pound of platinum would surely be that much heavier--IMAO.

bj-21.

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'Tis better to have played and won, then never to have played at all.

[This message has been edited by blackjack-21 (edited 02-03-2001).]

Randy, that is very generous of you! And yes! Orange would be nice! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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Mark

Color??

I was about to order tags, but will not if they are that obvious. When walking into meetings with my briefcase, I don't mind having FT tags, but I don't want them to be the center of attention.

Think about it for a minute. Hey guy, what are those tags? Oh, those are from a BB that I spend countless hours scanning and chating every night. See, as you expected, I don't have a life.

On the other hand, if I was Randy or his staff, it would be a great idea for them.