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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
Brookstone is the first to sell them, others will be sure to follow. They
are combination locks, but if further inspection is needed, according to the press releases over at http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031112/new002_1.html "they use a special, secure system to unlock the Easy Check lock and then re-lock it once the inspection is complete". Not sure if I believe only the TSA will figure out how to open them, but it's a great idea.Pack of two for $20. On the Brookstone website (just search for luggage lock if you can't handle long URL's) http://www.brookstone.com/shop/produ...luggage%20lock |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
"Mike Cordelli" wrote in message news Brookstone is the first to sell them, others will be sure to follow. They are combination locks, but if further inspection is needed, according to the press releases over at http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031112/new002_1.html "they use a special, secure system to unlock the Easy Check lock and then re-lock it once the inspection is complete". It's called a "key." I just bought four of them from Brookstone. $20 for two, and, though they're pretty heavy, they're rather cheesy and shaky. However, they're still better than having your locks clipped with no security at all. We're going to Europe, so I ran out and got 'em as soon as I heard about them. Not sure if I believe only the TSA will figure out how to open them, but it's a great idea.Pack of two for $20. On the Brookstone website (just search for luggage lock if you can't handle long URL's) http://www.brookstone.com/shop/produ...&search_type=s earch&search_words=luggage%20lock |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
Totally agree, but with the TSA having to open ties and the rest it just
lets the people behind them have their way with your luggage. You still have the baggage handlers and the rest who have been going through bags way before the TSA was involved. I would probably say get a lock if you want a lock, and some type of tamper seal so you can tell if it was opened or not. If the TSA has to open it they can relock it and you still have the seal to show somebody was in it. If the Baggage people want it they will either use the super secret method the TSA has to open the locks, or just break the lock, but either way your seal tape will show somebody was in there. "Robin" wrote in message om... Bingo. If my bag gets opened, I'd rather know about it. |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
How lone before the luggage handlers get a set of these "special keys"?
These locks will do absolutely nothing to keep out anyone who wants to get into the bags. The colored ties will at least let you know if the bag was opened assuming the guys who open the bag don't have a pocket full of them to replace yours. How many different colors are there? "Robin" wrote in message om... "Mike Cordelli" wrote in message "they use a special, secure system to unlock the Easy Check lock and then re-lock it once the inspection is complete". Not sure if I believe only the TSA will figure out how to open them, Bingo. If my bag gets opened, I'd rather know about it. If it's tampered with and there is a loss, I can claim it before I leave the airport. I have used brightly colored tie wraps to secure zippers in the past and may return to the practice. They are about as secure as those cheesey little luggage locks and cheaper to replace. On a recent trip to Europe we had checked 3 bags, 1 unlocked and 2 locked, on the way there. If the bag was locked, you had to wait for it to clear the scanner before you went to the boarding area. The unlocked bag got sent on its way and I was detained while the 2 locked bags were opened in front of me and thoroughly searched. The searched bags got tagged with a "hand searched security sticker" and were sent on their way. On the return trip to the states the same bags were also locked, but none were searched. |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
But if these locks can be opened by TSA people you know unscrupulous people
will also be able to open them. I always wondered why peopleworried about locking the luggage most is softsided adn nothing easier to open then a lock on the luggage anyway! do not put things of value in checked luggage! Susette Join us on our Annual Group Cruise 29Nov03 Navigator of the Seas Check out our new website: www.cruiseoutlets.com |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
a pocket full of them
to replace yours. How many different colors are there? I did see at the Dollar store FLUORESCENT colored ones.. Using these are a great idea! Susette Join us on our Annual Group Cruise 29Nov03 Navigator of the Seas Check out our new website: www.cruiseoutlets.com |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
Robin,
Where do you find those colored ties? I have the cable ties but like the idea of the colored ties as well. Thanks, Gayle On Thu, 13 Nov 2003, Robin wrote: "Rich Cacace" richcacace-REMOVE TO REPLY The colored ties will at least let you know if the bag was opened assuming the guys who open the bag don't have a pocket full of them to replace yours. How many different colors are there? I have day-glo yellow, orange, green, blue, and pink. You can also put a mark on them with a permanent marker or paint marker. If the thief carries a set of art supplies in addition to the colored ties, I'm SOL! |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
Amen.
"Susette405" wrote in message ... But if these locks can be opened by TSA people you know unscrupulous people will also be able to open them. I always wondered why peopleworried about locking the luggage most is softsided adn nothing easier to open then a lock on the luggage anyway! do not put things of value in checked luggage! Susette Join us on our Annual Group Cruise 29Nov03 Navigator of the Seas Check out our new website: www.cruiseoutlets.com |
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TSA OK's new locks for luggage
On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:18:02 -0500, "Rich Cacace" richcacace-REMOVE
TO wrote: Amen. Prayer is only allowed on alt.religion. Please read the charter. |
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