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Just returned from the 10-day cruise on the Summit and since I was concerned
about not locking my luggage, I went into the Transportation Security
Administration's website for whatever help they could give me.

The T.S.A.-approved locks are available at Tilley's Endurables, about $5.00
Canadian. They come in different colours and are labelled with the T.S.A.
symbol on them.

On our return home, one of our bags was opened by the T.S.A. On the outside
handle next to the lock was one of those blue plastic tags indicating
"T.S.A. inspected" and on the inside was a flyer indicating that our bag was
one of those selected for physical inspection.

No damage done to the locks and the contents were minimally disturbed. I'm
really glad now that I went to the trouble of getting the locks. It gave me
added peace of mind.

Their website is www.TSATravelTips.us. If anybody needs further info on
Tilley's, let me know.



--
Jacqui B.

We do not use any locks but just tie a knot in a shoelace, just enough to deter
anyone not really serious about opening the case. Out of four checked items on
our recent return from New Orleans one of them was opened and the shoelace and a
information card was inside. Unfortunately when they repacked it they put a cast
iron lawn frog next to a glass bird feeder and the glass cracked. Perhaps next
time we will be a little proactive and distribute these things to all the
suitcases.

Cal Ford
Lido Deck Cruises


In article able.rogers.com,
Jacqui B. says...

Just returned from the 10-day cruise on the Summit and since I was concerned
about not locking my luggage, I went into the Transportation Security
Administration's website for whatever help they could give me.

The T.S.A.-approved locks are available at Tilley's Endurables, about $5.00
Canadian. They come in different colours and are labelled with the T.S.A.
symbol on them.

On our return home, one of our bags was opened by the T.S.A. On the outside
handle next to the lock was one of those blue plastic tags indicating
"T.S.A. inspected" and on the inside was a flyer indicating that our bag was
one of those selected for physical inspection.

No damage done to the locks and the contents were minimally disturbed. I'm
really glad now that I went to the trouble of getting the locks. It gave me
added peace of mind.

Their website is www.TSATravelTips.us. If anybody needs further info on
Tilley's, let me know.



--
Jacqui B.

"Jacqui B." wrote:

Just returned from the 10-day cruise on the Summit and since I was concerned
about not locking my luggage, I went into the Transportation Security
Administration's website for whatever help they could give me.

The T.S.A.-approved locks are available at Tilley's Endurables, about $5.00
Canadian. They come in different colours and are labelled with the T.S.A.
symbol on them.

On our return home, one of our bags was opened by the T.S.A. On the outside
handle next to the lock was one of those blue plastic tags indicating
"T.S.A. inspected" and on the inside was a flyer indicating that our bag was
one of those selected for physical inspection.

No damage done to the locks and the contents were minimally disturbed. I'm
really glad now that I went to the trouble of getting the locks. It gave me
added peace of mind.

Their website is www.TSATravelTips.us. If anybody needs further info on
Tilley's, let me know.

--
Jacqui B.

Interesting web site. Went to their Travel Tips, then to the Important
Notice Concerning Checked Baggage. On that page they had a brief
mention about locks, to wit: "TSA suggests that you help prevent the
need to break your locks by using a TSA recognized locking mechanism.
These "special" locks can be opened by TSA using tools provided to us by
the luggage industry members." But, they had no other detail those
"special" locks. No description of what makes them "special" or
anything else. Used their Search box, with "locks" as the argument, and
it brought me back to the same page. Typical government obfuscation!

Fortunately, Google is my friend, and a search for "TSA approved locks"
turned up a bunch of sources. Never found a 4-dial combo lock under $10
ea. About the lowest price for the 3-dial locks was $7.50. Finally
settled on a pack of 4 key locks for $10 from E-Bags. I'm not willing
to pay $7.50 ea for 4 locks, especially to keep the TSA happy.

Now, I'll see if they work.

Stranger

Interesting web site. Went to their Travel Tips, then to the Important
Notice Concerning Checked Baggage. On that page they had a brief mention
about locks, to wit: "TSA suggests that you help prevent the need to
break your locks by using a TSA recognized locking mechanism. These
"special" locks can be opened by TSA using tools provided to us by the
luggage industry members." But, they had no other detail those
"special" locks. No description of what makes them "special" or anything
else. Used their Search box, with "locks" as the argument, and it
brought me back to the same page. Typical government obfuscation!
Fortunately, Google is my friend, and a search for "TSA approved locks"
turned up a bunch of sources. Never found a 4-dial combo lock under $10
ea. About the lowest price for the 3-dial locks was $7.50. Finally
settled on a pack of 4 key locks for $10 from E-Bags. I'm not willing to
pay $7.50 ea for 4 locks, especially to keep the TSA happy.
Now, I'll see if they work.
Stranger
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Sounds like more financial terrorism to me. 'You buy the lock to make it
easier on us to root through your stuff'.
And it's "TSA approved"( OH I am very sorry RECOGNIZED)!!! The tools
are "provided" by the luggage industry but how do you know that the
person "rooting" through your things will have the tool when your bag
needs to be "opened".
The person using the tool has to be certified and there are only 2
people certified in the country, and they are out of the country on
vacation. I'm surprised they haven't had them on an
infomercial. JR

wrote in :

These "special" locks can be opened by TSA using tools provided to us by
the luggage industry members."

An article I read shortly after these types of locks were introduced noted
that the "tools" that the TSA uses are master keys that ARE available to
the general public, if you know what to ask for.

Sale of the master key is not illegal to the public, but their existence
isn't widely advertised.


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From: (orwell)
An article I read shortly after these types of locks were introduced
noted that the "tools" that the TSA uses are master keys that ARE
available to the general public, if you know what to ask for.
Sale of the master key is not illegal to the public, but their existence
isn't widely advertised.
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JDRAgain, I ask, "Why Bother"? IMO, it is a WASTE of your money. BUT,
it is my opinion.
========
From: "Jacqui B." wrote:
Well, I'm not even sure why I bother to lock my suitcases--I NEVER put
anything of value in them. Plus, my clothes are all so old fashioned, no
young punk would want to steal them! But, I guess I just don't like the
idea that someone can very easily go through them if they are unlocked.
Though I have avoided air travel like the plague since retiring in '97,
before that I was constantly on the go for 20+ years. I only had one
instance of anything being pilfered from an unlocked bag, and NEVER had
any lock cut off or bag ripped open. Guess times have changed, huh?
I read that some folks just use plastic ties on their luggage--why
bother? Most bags are zippered these days, and aren't likely to just pop
open like the bags of old would. And, anybody with a pair of scissors
can cut a tie. One guy posted in a BB that he simply tied his with a
shoe lace!
They had a great system in place in Europe the last time I traveled
there--before you boarded the plane, you had to personally identify your
luggage and open it for security inspection. Then, you could lock it
before it was placed on the plane. If you didn't show, or otherwise
identify your luggage, it didn't go on the plane.
So, guess I'll use my TSA approved locks on the forthcoming flight and
cruise, and see what happens.
Stranger
=========
JDR Wants to know why people waste their money on stuff that is
"APPROVED BY______"
Reality is if they need to go through your bag they will find a way,
lock or no lock.
I'll stick with the plastic ties or shoe laces.

wrote:

"Jacqui B." wrote:

Just returned from the 10-day cruise on the Summit and since I was concerned
about not locking my luggage, I went into the Transportation Security
Administration's website for whatever help they could give me.

The T.S.A.-approved locks are available at Tilley's Endurables, about $5.00
Canadian. They come in different colours and are labelled with the T.S.A.
symbol on them.

On our return home, one of our bags was opened by the T.S.A. On the outside
handle next to the lock was one of those blue plastic tags indicating
"T.S.A. inspected" and on the inside was a flyer indicating that our bag was
one of those selected for physical inspection.

No damage done to the locks and the contents were minimally disturbed. I'm
really glad now that I went to the trouble of getting the locks. It gave me
added peace of mind.

Their website is www.TSATravelTips.us. If anybody needs further info on
Tilley's, let me know.

--
Jacqui B.

Interesting web site. Went to their Travel Tips, then to the Important
Notice Concerning Checked Baggage. On that page they had a brief
mention about locks, to wit: "TSA suggests that you help prevent the
need to break your locks by using a TSA recognized locking mechanism.
These "special" locks can be opened by TSA using tools provided to us by
the luggage industry members." But, they had no other detail those
"special" locks. No description of what makes them "special" or
anything else. Used their Search box, with "locks" as the argument, and
it brought me back to the same page. Typical government obfuscation!

Fortunately, Google is my friend, and a search for "TSA approved locks"
turned up a bunch of sources. Never found a 4-dial combo lock under $10
ea. About the lowest price for the 3-dial locks was $7.50. Finally
settled on a pack of 4 key locks for $10 from E-Bags. I'm not willing
to pay $7.50 ea for 4 locks, especially to keep the TSA happy.

Now, I'll see if they work.

Stranger

Just received the locks I ordered from E-Bags. Arrived right on time,
per E-Bags estimate. If you use the "Bill Me" option rather than a
credit card, they pay UPS shipping. Good vendor!

The locks are key operated, with the TSA diamond logo, and are made by
Lewis N. Clark (Seriously!! Hey, I don't name 'em, I just report 'em!)
Two colors are available--Neon Green and Neon Pink. Got 4 locks for
$10. The keys are fairly substantial and have the hill-and-valley
configuration on one side, which seems to indicate pin and tumbler
locks. They are fairly heavy, much the same weight as similar sized
brass locks, and the lock body is 1 inch wide by 3/4 inch high. The
hasp seems a bit skinny, and probably not case hardened.

They were packaged two locks to a blister pack, with each package
containing 4 keys. Now, here's the interesting part: the keys from each
package would operate the lock from the other package as well. That
kind of makes me wonder: are ALL the keys the same? Does anyone else
with the same lock have keys that will fit mine? Oh, well, as I said in
another post, I won't put anything expensive in my bags.

Now, I'll be waiting to see if TSA opens them and leaves their calling
card.

Stranger

May I ask which airports you traveled through? I wonder if the smaller
airports (such as Savannah) will have the capability of opening these locks.

Candy -- locks cut off, camera stolen

Jacqui B. wrote:
Just returned from the 10-day cruise on the Summit and since I was concerned
about not locking my luggage, I went into the Transportation Security
Administration's website for whatever help they could give me.

The T.S.A.-approved locks are available at Tilley's Endurables, about $5.00
Canadian. They come in different colours and are labelled with the T.S.A.
symbol on them.

On our return home, one of our bags was opened by the T.S.A. On the outside
handle next to the lock was one of those blue plastic tags indicating
"T.S.A. inspected" and on the inside was a flyer indicating that our bag was
one of those selected for physical inspection.

No damage done to the locks and the contents were minimally disturbed. I'm
really glad now that I went to the trouble of getting the locks. It gave me
added peace of mind.

Their website is www.TSATravelTips.us. If anybody needs further info on
Tilley's, let me know.

Why pay $5 for a TSA lock ,they are just a blue plastic wire tie?? You
can buy a giant bundle of them at Home depot, Lowes,etc. for less! You
can always mark them with a blue sharpie, I always use them on all our
bags. Don't forget your nail clippers!

BILL

Because it's not a blue plastic wire tie. It's a lock with a combination
that the TSA has a master key to open, and then relock on your bag..


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Why pay $5 for a TSA lock ,they are just a blue plastic wire tie?? You
can buy a giant bundle of them at Home depot, Lowes,etc. for less! You
can always mark them with a blue sharpie, I always use them on all our
bags. Don't forget your nail clippers!

BILL