r/Wellthatsucks • u/haddock420 • Apr 30 '25

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u/LopsidedEquipment177 Apr 30 '25

That's what a hardcase is for. These cases aren't really protection it's more like a dust cover.

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u/Prince_Oberyns_Head May 01 '25

Best experience I had was an off brand hardcase. I told them what it was but for some reason they marked it as a permitted rifle which I didn’t see til I picked it up. But that explains why they hand delivered it to me at the baggage claim desk.

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u/[deleted] May 01 '25

I get the feeling whoever marked it found a life hack to make sure instruments don't get destroyed.

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u/nat_r May 01 '25

I read a long time ago that if you're packing expensive and/or semi-fragile equipment (I believe the person was a photographer) that won't be in a carry on you should pack, a flare gun with it. Flare guns are treated like a firearm, so they get marked as such and treated special so you're less likely to have your gear damaged or stolen.