Luggage tags

[lorri111]

Just had a look at the luggage tags we printed off for fast approaching cruise. They look awfully flimsy, especially if it were to rain (thinking worst case scenario here). I am thinking of covering it with a strip of wide clear sticky tape to protect and strengthen it, but would this interfere with the scanning of the bar code? Any other ideas?

[Astro Flyer]

Just had a look at the luggage tags we printed off for fast approaching cruise. They look awfully flimsy, especially if it were to rain (thinking worst case scenario here). I am thinking of covering it with a strip of wide clear sticky tape to protect and strengthen it, but would this interfere with the scanning of the bar code? Any other ideas?

Wrapping in cellophane or packing tape along with stapling should ensure the tags remaining on your luggage & to arrive at your cabin without any problems. Some passengers after wrapping with tape (or laminating) secure them to the handle using tie-wraps. Many have been very successful & have never lost their luggage tags using either of these techniques.

 

After having a stapled/packing tape secured tag nearly ripped off, I purchased reusable plastic luggage tag holders with straps. Although it may be too late if you want them, I've seen them available on Amazon or directly from manufacturers such as Favors by Serendipity for a couple of dollars each.

Edited August 11, 2014 by Astro Flyer

[IECalCruiser]

Wrapping in cellophane or packing tape along with stapling should ensure the tags remaining on your luggage. Some passengers after wrapping with tape secure them to the handle using tie-wraps. Many have been very successful & have never lost their luggage tags using either of these techniques.

 

After having a stapled/packing tape secured tag nearly ripped off, I purchased reusable plastic luggage tag holders with straps. Although it may be too late if you want them, I've seen them available on Amazon or directly from manufacturers such as Favors by Serendipity for a couple of dollars each.

I agree that the reusable plastic tag holders are the way to go. We have used ours more than a half dozen times already. If you order from Favors by Serendipity, be sure to get the 9" loops rather than the 6-1/2" loops as they are much easier to attach with the longer loops.

 

 

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[lorri111]

With my short time frame, sticky tape it is!

[silverwillow]

I always cover mine with packing tape then punch a hole in the bottom and attach to my baggage with a thick rubber band when I'm ready. Those suckers would survive a tsunami :)

[Snowesha]

I always cover mine with packing tape then punch a hole in the bottom and attach to my baggage with a thick rubber band when I'm ready. Those suckers would survive a tsunami :)

 

So do you put these on before your flight or do you attach them after you retrieve your bags from baggage claim. Just trying to decide how to do this since we are using princess transfer to the ship.

 

Thanks!

[Nomsayin]

So do you put these on before your flight or do you attach them after you retrieve your bags from baggage claim. Just trying to decide how to do this since we are using princess transfer to the ship.

 

Thanks!

 

I always attach ours after picking them up in baggage claim.

[suzyed]

So do you put these on before your flight or do you attach them after you retrieve your bags from baggage claim. Just trying to decide how to do this since we are using princess transfer to the ship.

 

Thanks!

 

After you retrieve at baggage claim. I never wanted to confuse the airport baggage handlers with multiple luggage tags. Anyway, this way you will be sure to still have tags to attach that aren't mangled! ;)

[custompcsys]

I got the Cruise Critic luggage tag holders here...4 of them for about $10 i think. They came quickly and work great.

[beg3yrs]

The only thing we do with our tags is use a good paper (24 lb - 90 g/m^2) and generously apply staples. We have never had a problem. Sometimes the tags are a bit crumpled but they've always been there.

[hospvol]

I got the Cruise Critic luggage tag holders here...4 of them for about $10 i think. They came quickly and work great.

 

 

I got these luggage tag holders also. Beats covering them with tape, etc.

[Colo Cruiser]

We used to put them on only when we arrived in the embarkation city.

Now we always put them in before leaving home.

[Nanagolf]

Just had a look at the luggage tags we printed off for fast approaching cruise. They look awfully flimsy, especially if it were to rain (thinking worst case scenario here). I am thinking of covering it with a strip of wide clear sticky tape to protect and strengthen it, but would this interfere with the scanning of the bar code? Any other ideas?

 

Take them to Office Depot or one of those office places and they will laminate them and punch a hole through them. They also lhave the little plastic tags to attach them to your suitcase. Should be less than two dollars.

Edited August 11, 2014 by Nanagolf

[LucyDiamond]

I was told by the Princess rep that met me at Heathrow last year that it's a good idea to put the tag on before you check your luggage. That way, IF your luggage gets lost it's easier to determine where it goes when found.

[sashas_mom]

Favors By Serendipity will email itinerary forms to you to insert into the tag holders for your flight, in case your luggage gets lost. You can switch it out for the printed luggage tags before boarding. I recommend the 9" loops too.

[KruzeKrazy!]

We also always completely seal the paper tags in th clear wide packing tape and then tape it again fully around the luggage handle. Never had one problem - always there when arrive and in good shape (the luggage tags, not us, that is... ;-) ).

[caribill]

Luggage tag kit by "chrysalis"

 

[beg3yrs]

Luggage tag kit by "chrysalis"

 

 

Best laugh all morning. That's almost exactly what I visualize when reading some of these posts!

 

BTW, if those are your tools, we have something in common besides cruising. Brands, style and even the patina look real familiar. The powered tape measure is interesting ...

Edited August 11, 2014 by beg3yrs

[Thrak]

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Love my luggage tag holders but wish I had gotten the longer loops. The short ones work but are much more of a pain in the neck than they should be. I keep meaning to go back and order the longer loops but I always forget to do so.

[bhopal21]

We used to put them on only when we arrived in the embarkation city.

Now we always put them in before leaving home.

 

We do the same.

 

Mike:)

[Thrak]

Poop. I just posted about the longer loops so I went to look for them. I see how to order the tags with the longer loops but don't see a way to just order more loops. Guess I'll have to stick with the short ones. :(

[bhopal21]

Poop. I just posted about the longer loops so I went to look for them. I see how to order the tags with the longer loops but don't see a way to just order more loops. Guess I'll have to stick with the short ones. :(

 

You can get them most anywhere. Amazon has 100 for $8.95 I imagine Staples would have them as well.

 

Mike:)

[Thrak]

You can get them most anywhere. Amazon has 100 for $8.95 I imagine Staples would have them as well.

 

Mike:)

 

Wow! I want like 6 or so... :)

[IECalCruiser]

Wow! I want like 6 or so... :)

You can also send an e-mail to favors by serendipity. They gave us the ordering info. Might cost almost as much as the 100 from Amazon though :eek:

[sashas_mom]

Poop. I just posted about the longer loops so I went to look for them. I see how to order the tags with the longer loops but don't see a way to just order more loops. Guess I'll have to stick with the short ones. :(

 

I have some extra, email me at elangdon2 at gmail dot com with your address and I'll mail them to you.:)