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Update on stolen digital camera in checked luggage
I reported a few months ago my Nikon 5700 digital camera stolen in a
January trip to one of the Caribbean islands. I have never thought twice in the past two to three years packing a digital camera in my checked bag when my carry on runs out of room. And nothing has happened, obviously, until this past January. In my hotel room when I arrived, I found a TSA note notifying my the bag has been searched. Naturally when I returned in February, I filed a claim against TSA, and also my home insurance. I also found the carriers (there were two, CO on the first leg, and AA second) were cleared of any responsibilities by virtue of the ticket agreement. Guess what? I received a letter from TSA asking me if I'd agree to accept a compensation of three hundred and fity some dollars, I forgot the exact figures, for the loss. Since my home owners policy has a $500 deductible. I might as well forego the claim with the incurance co. The TSA compensation worths about 50% of the camera. But I used the Nikon for more than two years. I'll gladly accept the 50%. I bought a far superior digital SLR Nikon D70 in any case. Does that mean TSA is admitting guilt? |
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"yaofeng" wrote in message ups.com... I reported a few months ago my Nikon 5700 digital camera stolen in a January trip to one of the Caribbean islands. I have never thought twice in the past two to three years packing a digital camera in my checked bag when my carry on runs out of room. And nothing has happened, obviously, until this past January. In my hotel room when I arrived, I found a TSA note notifying my the bag has been searched. Naturally when I returned in February, I filed a claim against TSA, and also my home insurance. I also found the carriers (there were two, CO on the first leg, and AA second) were cleared of any responsibilities by virtue of the ticket agreement. Guess what? I received a letter from TSA asking me if I'd agree to accept a compensation of three hundred and fity some dollars, I forgot the exact figures, for the loss. Since my home owners policy has a $500 deductible. I might as well forego the claim with the incurance co. The TSA compensation worths about 50% of the camera. But I used the Nikon for more than two years. I'll gladly accept the 50%. I bought a far superior digital SLR Nikon D70 in any case. Does that mean TSA is admitting guilt? no, it means they are admitting negligence tim |
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If TSA is "offering" a settlement, why not make a counter offer saying
you will settle for the actual cost of the camera? |
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On 13 Jun 2005 15:42:13 -0700, "JimL" wrote:
If TSA is "offering" a settlement, why not make a counter offer saying you will settle for the actual cost of the camera? Take the money and run, or a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. |
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JimL wrote:
If TSA is "offering" a settlement, why not make a counter offer saying you will settle for the actual cost of the camera? It's a good offer. Consider what would happen if you had to prove that you actually lost something. How do you actually prove the camera was there to start with? It seems like anyone can claim something got lost. |
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"JimL" wrote:
If TSA is "offering" a settlement, why not make a counter offer saying you will settle for the actual cost of the camera? Not to make light of your situation, but recently... A TSA guy at the Newark Airport peered into the bag of an item that I had hand-carried across the Atlantic from Amsterdam that morning, and said, "We're gonna have to confiscate that." I got a very confused look on my face, "Huh? I said. "Don't worry, he's only kidding," said the agent next to him. "We're not going to keep your Belgian chocolate." I was actually worried there, for a moment. =Rog'= |
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"yaofeng" wrote in message ups.com... Does that mean TSA is admitting guilt? No, it means carry your camera into the plane on carryon. |
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Is that what you would have done?
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Rog' wrote: Not to make light of your situation, but recently... A TSA guy at the Newark Airport peered into the bag of an item that I had hand-carried across the Atlantic from Amsterdam that morning, and said, "We're gonna have to confiscate that." I got a very confused look on my face, "Huh? I said. "Don't worry, he's only kidding," said the agent next to him. "We're not going to keep your Belgian chocolate." I was actually worried there, for a moment. =Rog'= Ah yes, cop humor. It truly exists in a world of its own. And if you'd said "No, I thought you meant the Semtex" they would have wrestled you to the ground. I guess it's only funny when THEY say it. |
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On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 19:58:26 -0400, "Rog'"
wrote: "JimL" wrote: If TSA is "offering" a settlement, why not make a counter offer saying you will settle for the actual cost of the camera? Not to make light of your situation, but recently... A TSA guy at the Newark Airport peered into the bag of an item that I had hand-carried across the Atlantic from Amsterdam that morning, and said, "We're gonna have to confiscate that." I got a very confused look on my face, "Huh? I said. "Don't worry, he's only kidding," said the agent next to him. "We're not going to keep your Belgian chocolate." I was actually worried there, for a moment. =Rog'= Try making a similar "joke" to them and see what happens.... Jim P. |
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