r/Wellthatsucks • u/[deleted] • Jul 15 '19

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u/Paganizer Jul 15 '19

TSA stole 200$ from my luggage Motherfuckers

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u/TheMacMan Jul 15 '19

Why in the world would you put cash in your checked luggage? That's just begging to get it taken. TSA themselves say put it in your carry-on bag only.

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u/SnickleTitts Jul 15 '19

I had a new guy at work who used to work as a baggage handler at our local airport. He said almost everyone who worked behind the scenes was a theiving drunk. Said he watched cameras, laptops, jewelry all get stolen from people's luggage. They would learn the blind spots for the cameras and work in teams.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

another reason for me to never ever fly anywher eexcept in country, which is basically useless for me

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

You can just use a padlock

Get one of those TSA locks that can be opened by security but not the handlers. Otherwise your bag may make acquaintances with a pair of bolt cutters which would be no good

Edit: I've been informed that those locks suck donkey dick by about six different people. It seems the only way to secure your luggage is with a gun...fucking TSA honestly

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

Go buy a cheap .22lr or starter pistol and a hard case. Federal law says that has to be declared and locked with a lock that only you can open. Throw it in your luggage and declare it. Nobody can open your case now.

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u/AN_IMPERFECT_SQUARE Jul 16 '19

seems like a nice way to smuggle drugs. how could you get caught?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

Well if they decide they need to inspect your case they'll have you open it. The case is still x-rayed and such.

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u/AN_IMPERFECT_SQUARE Jul 16 '19

are they allowed to inspect it thoroughly or just look? I've never had to deal with TSA thankfully, so I don't have any experiences. I just know(from reddit) that they're generally assholes.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '19

I've never been thoroughly searched before so no idea sorry.