scrapmamma Posted November 18, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I was reading about where to pack the nail clippers and they recommended placing them in the checked luggage. I was going to put it in my carryon. I don't want them taken away cause I need them to clip my ties. LOL Where should I pack them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted November 18, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Iv had my scissors questions and two wine openers taken by port staff, but they never cared about nail clippers. For crusing put them in your pocket, or your purse, or whever you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishlinny Posted November 18, 2010 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Pack them in an outside pocket of your suitcase;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbay-eh Posted November 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Pack them in an outside pocket of your suitcase;) Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoray Posted November 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Nail clippers are an acceptable carry-on item. http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa_prohibited_items.php#toiletries Scroll down to "Personal Items" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted November 18, 2010 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2010 First of all, I don't close the ties tightly. I make them secure but with an open loop. Then,,,,,,, I RIP the heck out of them with a big car key or house key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillPooh Posted November 18, 2010 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have never had the TSA confiscate nail clippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted November 18, 2010 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Zip ties will just be cut off by TSA agents anway (or worse, by crooks during luggage handling). Crooks only have a few seconds to evaluate which bags to break into. They know that the ones with locs and/or ties are the ones most likely to have valuable loot. Most items stolen from luggage are taken from locked/tied luggage. The lesson here is to NEVER put valuables in your checked luggage. Keep them with you at all times. Do Not lock your luggage as this is a sign that there are valuables in there. The crooks have no interest in your underwear....just in jewelry, watches, cameras or other valuables that are easily sold. Do NOT put these items in your checked luggage....and if you do, do not advertise the fact that you have valuables inside by putting locks on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSRussell Posted November 18, 2010 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Your room steward usually has something you can borrow. When I needed to exchange luggage tags and I asked if he had a knife, he pulled out a bare blade to loan me. I carry toenail clippers which work, also, in my carry on. Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbay-eh Posted November 18, 2010 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Zip ties will just be cut off by TSA agents anway (or worse, by crooks during luggage handling). Crooks only have a few seconds to evaluate which bags to break into. They know that the ones with locs and/or ties are the ones most likely to have valuable loot. Most items stolen from luggage are taken from locked/tied luggage. The lesson here is to NEVER put valuables in your checked luggage. Keep them with you at all times. Do Not lock your luggage as this is a sign that there are valuables in there. The crooks have no interest in your underwear....just in jewelry, watches, cameras or other valuables that are easily sold. Do NOT put these items in your checked luggage....and if you do, do not advertise the fact that you have valuables inside by putting locks on them. Watched at program on 20/20 how they can break into a suitcase without tampering with locks, cutting ties, etc. Also suitcases have the double zipper - they take a pencil and push it through the zipper (usually nylon) splitting the zipper - take what they want and just rezipper using the two tabs locked together. There is no sure fire way - other than what you say - put ALL valubales into your carryon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted November 18, 2010 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Watched at program on 20/20 how they can break into a suitcase without tampering with locks, cutting ties, etc. Also suitcases have the double zipper - they take a pencil and push it through the zipper (usually nylon) splitting the zipper - take what they want and just rezipper using the two tabs locked together. There is no sure fire way - other than what you say - put ALL valubales into your carryon. Exactly! It takes seconds to break into luggage, with or without ties or locks. Crooks only have a few seconds to decide which bags to break into, and the locks/ties are a sure sign that there's valuable loot for them. Travel experts recommend keeping all valuables with you at all times, and not locking luggage....they know that making a target of your luggage is not a smart idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetElf Posted November 18, 2010 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Zip ties will just be cut off by TSA agents anway (or worse, by crooks during luggage handling). Crooks only have a few seconds to evaluate which bags to break into. They know that the ones with locs and/or ties are the ones most likely to have valuable loot. Most items stolen from luggage are taken from locked/tied luggage. The lesson here is to NEVER put valuables in your checked luggage. Keep them with you at all times. Do Not lock your luggage as this is a sign that there are valuables in there. The crooks have no interest in your underwear....just in jewelry, watches, cameras or other valuables that are easily sold. Do NOT put these items in your checked luggage....and if you do, do not advertise the fact that you have valuables inside by putting locks on them. Exactly, just don't ever pack valuables in your suitcase. Ours was taken at Dulles Airport by someone else. It was an honest mistake, and we did eventually get it back, but it was MIA for hours. And if someone less honest had gone through it... Most expensive thing in there was my makeup bag :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusingJoe Posted November 18, 2010 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Zip ties will just be cut off by TSA agents anway (or worse, by crooks during luggage handling). Crooks only have a few seconds to evaluate which bags to break into. They know that the ones with locs and/or ties are the ones most likely to have valuable loot. Most items stolen from luggage are taken from locked/tied luggage. The lesson here is to NEVER put valuables in your checked luggage. Keep them with you at all times. Do Not lock your luggage as this is a sign that there are valuables in there. The crooks have no interest in your underwear....just in jewelry, watches, cameras or other valuables that are easily sold. Do NOT put these items in your checked luggage....and if you do, do not advertise the fact that you have valuables inside by putting locks on them. This is not always the case. I lock mine with ties only to secure them from opening.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted November 18, 2010 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Just put the nail clippers in the carryon. I have removed zip ties by nipping them off with a disposable razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 18, 2010 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I sometimes put a lock on just to keep the zipper from opening...But I have also used twist ties for that, like from a loaf of bread...EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoray Posted November 18, 2010 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Here's a link to TSA's Entire list of permitted -and- prohibited items, in both Carry-on -and- Checked luggage. Click this ... http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa...php#toiletries . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSRussell Posted November 18, 2010 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I sometimes put a lock on just to keep the zipper from opening...But I have also used twist ties for that, like from a loaf of bread...EM Now THAT's a good idea...I have a heck of a time opening those suckers. Hmmm....but two or three all twisting the opposite way..they'll spend all day trying to open the twist ties. Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted November 18, 2010 #18 Share Posted November 18, 2010 As much as possible leave your valuables at home. Fine jewelry? You don't need it on a cruise. They even make "travel pearls" just for the purpose. Not that I would want to lose my suitcase but there is never anything in it that has financial or sentimental significant value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted November 18, 2010 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Pack them in an outside pocket of your suitcase;) That's what I do.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted November 18, 2010 #20 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have never had the TSA confiscate nail clippers. Even in October right after 9/11/01 I took nail clippers with me on an airplane. I was doing embroidery and used them in place of scissors. They were fine with it then, should be fine with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted November 18, 2010 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I was reading about where to pack the nail clippers and they recommended placing them in the checked luggage. I was going to put it in my carryon. I don't want them taken away cause I need them to clip my ties. LOL Where should I pack them? Not sure where you read the no clippers. They won't take them away. Don't know why you would carry them on. I normally just keep mine in the outside pocket of my luggage so they will always be where I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted November 18, 2010 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Just put the nail clippers in the carryon. I have removed zip ties by nipping them off with a disposable razor. I knew there was a use for those disposable razors in the cabin bathroom:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun, Fun 44 Posted November 19, 2010 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Every cruise we have taken, I have had clippers in my carry on and never been questioned or stopped in anyway. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankerbabe Posted November 19, 2010 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Just use your teeth and gnaw through the zip ties. :) JK. Put something sharp to cut the zip ties with in an outside pocket of your checked luggage. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted November 19, 2010 #25 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I was reading about where to pack the nail clippers and they recommended placing them in the checked luggage. I was going to put it in my carryon. I don't want them taken away cause I need them to clip my ties. LOL Where should I pack them? Lighter, or teeth. Consult dentist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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