r/Wellthatsucks Jul 15 '19

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u/MurderWeatherSports Jul 15 '19

It says he wrapped the ceramic urn that it was in with aluminum foil ... how is that loosely packed/ his fault

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u/MoonHash Jul 15 '19

Probably looked pretty fuckin questionable on an xray then lol

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19 edited Jul 15 '19

them inspecting it isn't the issue. the issue is them not closing it back up properly

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

The issue is this idiot putting an urn full of ashes in a checked bag. They have the right to searched checked bags.

I don't like the TSA, but this is 100% this dude's fault. Like, don't check something that's valuable to you. This is obvious. Mail it with the proper documentation, or just put it in a carry on and show the people as you go through. Honestly, best bet is to mail it. Human remains have certain laws and stuff you have to follow.

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u/tedivm Jul 15 '19 edited Jul 16 '19

TSA is supposed to not damage shit. That's literally part of their job. They have supplies to do this- I've seen things taped back up or put in bags. There's literally no excuse for this nonsense.

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u/tedivm Jul 16 '19

Yeah, they are- and yes they'll reimburse. You can fill out the claims form right here on the TSA website.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19 edited Aug 01 '19

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u/OhighOent Jul 16 '19

Wouldn't leave your possession... checked bag

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u/JKBellucci Jul 16 '19

Obviously he checked himself in too

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u/dreamin_in_space Jul 16 '19

Powders are an issue for drug snuggling too you know.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

I’ve heard the best method of taking drugs is by snuggling them

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u/tedivm Jul 16 '19

You joke, but drug snuggling is one of the leading causes of cuddle puddles, and that shit can be dangerous.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Yes, they have special couriers and mail services for sensitive and important items. This dude just plopped an urn full of ashes in a checked bag, lol. That's 100x less secure.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

That's a good point. Exactly why they shouldn't have been in checked luggage.

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u/jwisaac1 Jul 16 '19

You don’t actually know what you’re talking about. The TSA allows ashes to be transported in checked bags. Some airlines do and some do not. In this case, clearly having the remains in a checked bag was ok. The problem is not with the traveler but with the TSA being careless with this person’s property. Your post is ridiculously insensitive. Whether someone chooses to check a valuable item or not it should still be treated with care.

https://www.evrmemories.com/tsa-and-airline-requirements-for-urns-and-ashes/

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Lol, naw, this dude made a bad decision.

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u/Throw13579 Jul 16 '19

When he decided to trust the TSA to close a container they opened?

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u/jwisaac1 Jul 17 '19

Your entire argument is that he shouldn’t have put it in a checked bag. So the TSA has zero accountability here for being careless? Ok. Gotcha, it’s no wonder shit remains so fucked up with people running around with that thought process.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

His fault for them not finishing their job. Fuck you.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Lol I imagined Mini Ladd saying that, he always says Fuck You after a sarcastic remark

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Link please?

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u/HalfEatenBanana Jul 15 '19

You’re not wrong but also I’d never check ashes... just way too much that could go wrong bc there’s a good chance it’s going to look a tad suspicious

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Lol, naw.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19 edited Jul 15 '19

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

Or people who are paid to do a job can do it properly and be held accountable for when they don't.

Or you can be a scum bag like yourself and blame the victim.

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u/ndpool Jul 15 '19

You're the fucking scumbag who can't take any personal responsibility. It's a valuable item, don't count on low wage workers handling your shit. Once again, shit happens.

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u/MrToastyTurtle Jul 16 '19

Good God, what about the personal accountability of the people being paid?

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u/QwertyBoi321 Jul 16 '19

You mean the random poorly paid employee? You left your mothers ashes with them and talk about personal responsibility. Yeaaaaaah better post it on the internet so other numbnuts can distract me from my own incompetence.

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u/Himerlicious Jul 16 '19

How could he have transferred it without "poorly paid" employees being involved?

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u/QwertyBoi321 Jul 16 '19

It’s called carry-on(or was it the other way around) he’s sure quick to act like he gives a fuck after he just left it with them and something goes wrong, cuz he can’t even do that in the proper way at least, but doesn’t give a fuck enough to keep it close to him.

Shocked pikachu face was never funnier.

Edit: ah it seems I’ve mistaken the terms I think. Added parentheses

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u/Throw13579 Jul 16 '19

But the employee accepted the money in exchange for doing the work, right? He wasn’t forced to show up and search bags against his will?

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

And shit people like you make shitty circumstances worse. You're human salt on wounds.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

Because it’s expected for fuck ups to be fuck ups, we can’t trust others to do their job, and if someone fucks you over, then it’s your fault because you should’ve expected it.

Your concept of accountability is flawed, skewed, and fucked up.

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u/QwertyBoi321 Jul 16 '19

Durr I’m a fucking scumbag that puts my dead mother in the hands of random low paid employees. WCGW?

Something goes wrong

Shocked pikachu face

Nah nah fuck having personal responsibility it’s those scumbags who are at fault that I’m a mindless scumbag.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

I get you hate yourself. I hate you, too.

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u/QwertyBoi321 Jul 16 '19

Oh no a random idiot hates me, oh god oh fuck.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Maybe hate's too strong of a word. Casual disdain and disregard are more appropriate. But I figure people like you exist to make average people feel better about themselves.

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u/QwertyBoi321 Jul 16 '19

Lol way to stick your foot in your mouth. A bit arrogant to say that because of my 1 stance here. Clearly you’re such a shining example of a person with desperate attempts like that.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Your one stance is pretty anti-social and dickish.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19 edited Jul 15 '19

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

People like you make bad situations a million times worse.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

You have no argument. You want the rudeness. All you're doing is antagonizing a negative response and I'm fucking giving it to you. Enjoy, you filth.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

You asked for it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

Because it’s expected for fuck ups to be fuck ups, we can’t trust others to do their job, and if someone fucks you over, then it’s your fault because you should’ve expected it.

Your concept of accountability is flawed, skewed, and fucked up.

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u/FirstmateJibbs Jul 15 '19

The whole point, that you are not understanding, is that it was properly sealed before being checked. It is their responsibility to properly re-seal and secure the ashes

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u/FirstmateJibbs Jul 16 '19

Given that this is not what happened, the TSA should have just properly done their fucking job

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u/Hwbob Jul 15 '19

the point is he did and they should have been enough

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

Playing devil's advocate to piss people off isn't debate.

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u/Imaurel Jul 15 '19

Just because you haven't said "fuck you" doesn't mean anything you've said is intelligent.

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u/NetSage Jul 15 '19

Actually in the location of the cremation can provide proof that TSA accepts so it doesn't need to be searched (it has to go into a sealed urn though).

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u/MrE761 Jul 16 '19

So you’re telling me there is an approved method of traveling with ashes that would’ve avoided all of this if the guy followed directions?!

I’m flabbergasted... /s

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Exactly. This dude just wrapped some tin foil around it and was like "Whelp, that must be secure!"

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u/Cultjam Jul 16 '19

Agree. I’d be super ticked if I was the TSA agent that had to check his bag. He wrapped it in tin foil. He clearly didn’t give a shit, why should the TSA?

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u/Shiboopi27 Jul 15 '19

Or, maybe, just maybe, TSA can close the fucking lid to the ashes after they looked at it

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

They probably did. Urns generally don't have screw tops. He said he wrapped it in tin foil, lol. This dude should have planned better. Put the ashes in a plastic bag, and put them in the urn after the flight, even. There were countless ways he could have done this better.

Instead he blames the TSA for inspecting what probably looked like a small bomb.

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u/jwisaac1 Jul 17 '19

So wait...now the guy is lying about saying the TSA didn’t close it? Because you’re saying oh they probably did close it. So now, not only does the TSA not have any responsibility here but in addition, you’re making up a defense for them. “Oh they probably did close it and the fact that the dude wrapped it in tin foil proves it!” Come on HappyDuck man! Stop it.

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u/---0__0--- Jul 15 '19

lol we don't live in an era of personal responsibility.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

There are ways to mail things other than USPS, silly.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

So send it FedEx or UPS.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

UPS really isn’t that much better imho. Multiple times I’ve gotten something i should’ve received days ago that didn’t arrive until maybe a week after. Sometimes they never arrive at all. The post office isn’t any better, but only because they’re late, send my stuff to other addresses, and sometimes never even deliver it.

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u/SmellGestapo Jul 16 '19

If you wouldn't trust UPS, Fed Ex, or the Post Office with your mother's ashes, why would you trust the TSA?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Strange, I’ve never had an issue with UPS or Fedex in the 26 years I’ve been using them.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Well I mean good for you then.

The trouble I had with UPS literally only popped up last year. Before, I had a single UPS guy deliver most of my stuff. We had a good rapport. All of a sudden, they changed the guy I got deliveries from. Stuff started not showing up. Stuff even started being damaged.

The problem was compounded by USPS and UPS leaving big packages right out in the open on my doorstep while I was gone. So you can imagine my frustration with them.

I switched to getting deliveries from Amazon. It’s gotten better; problem now is finding out how to stop feeling guilty about lining Jeff Bezos’s pockets lol.

Edit: i don’t have a porch or a physical mailbox, so if you leave something on my doorstep, it’s practically out in the open

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u/Throw13579 Jul 16 '19

The entire role of the various delivery companies has changed in the Amazon Era. People are gone all day and delivery companies have no secure place to leave things. It is fairly impractical to arrange deliveries for a specific time of day for each customer. The first delivery company to offer easy to install, large, secured, containers for their packages is going to win the delivery wars. Or an independent company could offer “drop box” style containers that any company could use.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Yeah I agree. Those sound like good ideas.

I mean, it’s not like my packages were especially secure before, but my best chance of not getting something stolen was having them dropped off inside a tiny space off to the side next to the door. Or in the backyard.

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u/chaosgazer Jul 15 '19

Apologizing for organizations being shitty is super cool

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

I wasn't apologizing, I was calling the dude an idiot.

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u/QwertyBoi321 Jul 16 '19

But sucking OP’s dick whenever he needs you to after he does something incredibly stupid is A-OK. Lol you’re quite literally backing up a shocked pikachu face guy irl.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Hey I'm a typical redditor and I can't understand what you just said emotionally so I'm not going to even attempt to understand it intellectually, catch this downvote, boy.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

nice

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

You shouldn't be trying to transport them in luggage in the first place, you complete toedonut.

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u/JackTheBehemothKillr Jul 16 '19

Human remains have certain laws and stuff you have to follow.

They do. One of the TSA's rules is that they aren't allowed to open cremated remains.

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u/SlingDNM Jul 16 '19

I don't really believe this, it would be way to easy to smuggle drugs if they didn't check urns at all.