Is baggage wrap a waste of money? [closed]
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My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on some others. So I would think plastic wrap would be a waste of money. Especially if it increases the probability of inspection ("maybe this guy is trying to hide something").
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asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
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My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on some others. So I would think plastic wrap would be a waste of money. Especially if it increases the probability of inspection ("maybe this guy is trying to hide something").
luggage damaged-luggage
asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
WGroleau
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Giorgio, Itai, Honorary World Citizen, Jan, JoErNanO♦ Jun 13 '17 at 14:37
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
My latest trip, a shopping trolley with stroller size wheels had one of them bent even though they had bars "protecting" them from impact.
– WGroleau
Jun 13 '17 at 13:28
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This is opinion based and although I have personally always avoided paying for the wrap, it was explained to me that it helps hold the luggage together in the unfortunate event where the locks or zip get broken and it happens. It is not mainly against theft, for that it is useless. Still I am a probability guy so I take my chances.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jun 13 '17 at 13:31
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If you are using the exact same luggage, it's likely there is some characteristic about the bag itself that appears suspicious.
– Johns-305
Jun 13 '17 at 14:02
1. It's opinion based. 2. Even then it depends on the price of wrapping (and the content of your suitcase). Wrap for 1 money may be considered as reasonable while the same wrap in the same airport for 25 moneys would be considered as waste of money.
– Neusser
Jun 13 '17 at 14:03
see travel.stackexchange.com/questions/3220/…
– Kate Gregory
Jun 13 '17 at 17:30
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My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on some others. So I would think plastic wrap would be a waste of money. Especially if it increases the probability of inspection ("maybe this guy is trying to hide something").
luggage damaged-luggage
asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
WGroleau
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My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on some others. So I would think plastic wrap would be a waste of money. Especially if it increases the probability of inspection ("maybe this guy is trying to hide something").
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asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
WGroleau
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asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
WGroleau
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asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
WGroleau
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asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
WGroleau
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asked Jun 13 '17 at 13:26
WGroleau
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Giorgio, Itai, Honorary World Citizen, Jan, JoErNanO♦ Jun 13 '17 at 14:37
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Giorgio, Itai, Honorary World Citizen, Jan, JoErNanO♦ Jun 13 '17 at 14:37
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
My latest trip, a shopping trolley with stroller size wheels had one of them bent even though they had bars "protecting" them from impact.
– WGroleau
Jun 13 '17 at 13:28
1
This is opinion based and although I have personally always avoided paying for the wrap, it was explained to me that it helps hold the luggage together in the unfortunate event where the locks or zip get broken and it happens. It is not mainly against theft, for that it is useless. Still I am a probability guy so I take my chances.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jun 13 '17 at 13:31
1
If you are using the exact same luggage, it's likely there is some characteristic about the bag itself that appears suspicious.
– Johns-305
Jun 13 '17 at 14:02
1. It's opinion based. 2. Even then it depends on the price of wrapping (and the content of your suitcase). Wrap for 1 money may be considered as reasonable while the same wrap in the same airport for 25 moneys would be considered as waste of money.
– Neusser
Jun 13 '17 at 14:03
see travel.stackexchange.com/questions/3220/…
– Kate Gregory
Jun 13 '17 at 17:30
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My latest trip, a shopping trolley with stroller size wheels had one of them bent even though they had bars "protecting" them from impact.
– WGroleau
Jun 13 '17 at 13:28
1
This is opinion based and although I have personally always avoided paying for the wrap, it was explained to me that it helps hold the luggage together in the unfortunate event where the locks or zip get broken and it happens. It is not mainly against theft, for that it is useless. Still I am a probability guy so I take my chances.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jun 13 '17 at 13:31
1
If you are using the exact same luggage, it's likely there is some characteristic about the bag itself that appears suspicious.
– Johns-305
Jun 13 '17 at 14:02
1. It's opinion based. 2. Even then it depends on the price of wrapping (and the content of your suitcase). Wrap for 1 money may be considered as reasonable while the same wrap in the same airport for 25 moneys would be considered as waste of money.
– Neusser
Jun 13 '17 at 14:03
see travel.stackexchange.com/questions/3220/…
– Kate Gregory
Jun 13 '17 at 17:30
My latest trip, a shopping trolley with stroller size wheels had one of them bent even though they had bars "protecting" them from impact.
– WGroleau
Jun 13 '17 at 13:28
My latest trip, a shopping trolley with stroller size wheels had one of them bent even though they had bars "protecting" them from impact.
– WGroleau
Jun 13 '17 at 13:28
1
1
This is opinion based and although I have personally always avoided paying for the wrap, it was explained to me that it helps hold the luggage together in the unfortunate event where the locks or zip get broken and it happens. It is not mainly against theft, for that it is useless. Still I am a probability guy so I take my chances.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jun 13 '17 at 13:31
This is opinion based and although I have personally always avoided paying for the wrap, it was explained to me that it helps hold the luggage together in the unfortunate event where the locks or zip get broken and it happens. It is not mainly against theft, for that it is useless. Still I am a probability guy so I take my chances.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jun 13 '17 at 13:31
1
1
If you are using the exact same luggage, it's likely there is some characteristic about the bag itself that appears suspicious.
– Johns-305
Jun 13 '17 at 14:02
If you are using the exact same luggage, it's likely there is some characteristic about the bag itself that appears suspicious.
– Johns-305
Jun 13 '17 at 14:02
1. It's opinion based. 2. Even then it depends on the price of wrapping (and the content of your suitcase). Wrap for 1 money may be considered as reasonable while the same wrap in the same airport for 25 moneys would be considered as waste of money.
– Neusser
Jun 13 '17 at 14:03
1. It's opinion based. 2. Even then it depends on the price of wrapping (and the content of your suitcase). Wrap for 1 money may be considered as reasonable while the same wrap in the same airport for 25 moneys would be considered as waste of money.
– Neusser
Jun 13 '17 at 14:03
see travel.stackexchange.com/questions/3220/…
– Kate Gregory
Jun 13 '17 at 17:30
see travel.stackexchange.com/questions/3220/…
– Kate Gregory
Jun 13 '17 at 17:30
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Well:
My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on
some others
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Scope of the plastic wrap is to preserve your baggage from scratches and to keep things inside in case of zip/lock failures, so if it's worthy is up to every one's taste.
But, given your premises, it's clearly and objectively a total waste of money because it will never be able to fulfill its task.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
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Well:
My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on
some others
(emphasis mine)
Scope of the plastic wrap is to preserve your baggage from scratches and to keep things inside in case of zip/lock failures, so if it's worthy is up to every one's taste.
But, given your premises, it's clearly and objectively a total waste of money because it will never be able to fulfill its task.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
motoDrizzt
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Well:
My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on
some others
(emphasis mine)
Scope of the plastic wrap is to preserve your baggage from scratches and to keep things inside in case of zip/lock failures, so if it's worthy is up to every one's taste.
But, given your premises, it's clearly and objectively a total waste of money because it will never be able to fulfill its task.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
motoDrizzt
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Well:
My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on
some others
(emphasis mine)
Scope of the plastic wrap is to preserve your baggage from scratches and to keep things inside in case of zip/lock failures, so if it's worthy is up to every one's taste.
But, given your premises, it's clearly and objectively a total waste of money because it will never be able to fulfill its task.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
motoDrizzt
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Well:
My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on
some others
(emphasis mine)
Scope of the plastic wrap is to preserve your baggage from scratches and to keep things inside in case of zip/lock failures, so if it's worthy is up to every one's taste.
But, given your premises, it's clearly and objectively a total waste of money because it will never be able to fulfill its task.
answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
motoDrizzt
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answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
motoDrizzt
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answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
motoDrizzt
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answered Jun 13 '17 at 14:35
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My latest trip, a shopping trolley with stroller size wheels had one of them bent even though they had bars "protecting" them from impact.
– WGroleau
Jun 13 '17 at 13:28
1
This is opinion based and although I have personally always avoided paying for the wrap, it was explained to me that it helps hold the luggage together in the unfortunate event where the locks or zip get broken and it happens. It is not mainly against theft, for that it is useless. Still I am a probability guy so I take my chances.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jun 13 '17 at 13:31
1
If you are using the exact same luggage, it's likely there is some characteristic about the bag itself that appears suspicious.
– Johns-305
Jun 13 '17 at 14:02
1. It's opinion based. 2. Even then it depends on the price of wrapping (and the content of your suitcase). Wrap for 1 money may be considered as reasonable while the same wrap in the same airport for 25 moneys would be considered as waste of money.
– Neusser
Jun 13 '17 at 14:03
see travel.stackexchange.com/questions/3220/…
– Kate Gregory
Jun 13 '17 at 17:30