On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:41:26 GMT, "Jean O'Boyle"
wrote:
>
>"Dillon Pyron" wrote in message
>news:rai2e2lov304s2ebbmnna9t8puun049ruo@4ax.com...
>> Thus spake "Jean O'Boyle" :
>>
>>>
>>>"Kurt Ullman" wrote in message
>>>news:kurtullman-BCDD82.09062011082006@customer-201-> yo can still lock
>>>your
>>>suitcases. There is a special TSA lock that you
>>>> can use so they can open it with their master key. Probably at least as
>>>> secure as the regular locks (YOU can decide if that is a good thing or
>>>> damning with faint praise-grin)
>>>
>>>Kurt, I have considered buying the TSA locks, but have wondered how long
>>>before the wrong hands get on the TSA keys.
>>>Until I am convinced that is the way to go, I will use plastic ties...At
>>>least I know if a suitcase has been opened if one is cut off.
>>>
>>>--Jean
>>>
>>
>> Jean, I use colored zip ties that I bought at Home Depot for about $3
>> for 50. I use the same color on all the bags and have a different
>> color for the trip home. Each bag also has a pair of wirecutters in
>> an outside pocket. The last time TSA went through my bags, they lost
>> a sandal. And told me tough, since I didn't report it when I arrived
>> at my destination. Sydney.
>>
>> I've also heard of TSA "approved" locks being cut off.
>> --
>> dillon
>
>Dillon,
>We bought a big bag of about 100 plain ones at the hardware store...Never
>saw the colored ones, but will have to check next time we are in Home Depot.
>I'm not clear, are you saying the wire cutters are sold with each bag of
>ties or that you put wire cutters in the outside pocket of each of your
>bags?
>--Jean
>
Large quantities of zip ties often come with a small "snipper". Try a
large electronics store or electrical supply too, they often have
packages with assorted colors as us computer wonks use them to tie up
groups of cables and the colors help later on. Nail clippers work
just fine on them as a rule also.
Jim P. |
