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11-01-2010, 10:59 PM #1
TSA and Razor Theft
Hey guys. I know similar discussions have been had on this topic, but I have recently spoken to several people that have told me both razors and scissors have been stolen by TSA luggage checkers and I have personally had stuff stolen from checked luggage.
This really burns me. You can't bring the stuff on the plane, so you have to check it. You can't lock the stuff up, because they have to search it. Then they help themselves to your valuables. What the heck?
So now, I have to travel. Even a razor I paid $10.00 is worth more than that by the time I'm done with it and I don't want it stolen.
So that leaves me with a DE or a Shavette type razor. Either one of which I either have to check the luggage or buy blades at the destination, which for sure will be just some generic blade - not a Derby or other good blade.
So I have two questions. First what is the value in getting a Parker or Dovo Shavette, and second what has been peoples experience buying DE blades at the destination.
Thanks in advance.
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11-01-2010, 11:19 PM #2
I can't offer much in the way of answering your questions directly , but my experience when traveling has been a good one every time. Maybe I have been lucky so far(knocks on wood) , but I just put my razors and the rest of my gear in my luggage that gets checked in. I make sure to surround it with cloths so it will not suffer as the luggage gets tossed about. So far , so good.
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11-01-2010, 11:20 PM #3
I refuse to travel with my straights exactly for that reason. I don't want my razors to be stolen or damaged by careless people.
I own two shavette type razors from years ago when I couldn't find a real straight I usually take these with me when traveling and no problem so far.
As for the blades I usually just pre load it and carry an extra one in my toiletries kit. So far I've had no issues with it, the only problem is having to deal with using a shavette when I've gotten so used to my regular straight razor.Shaving_story on Instagram
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11-01-2010, 11:24 PM #4
I started traveling frequently with work about six months ago. I bring a Dovo Best Quality with me. I have yet to have a problem. I put all my toiletries in a ziplock bag in my checked luggage and my straight inside it's plastic box, inside of a zippered leather pouch. Knock on wood, but I've had no problems thus far. Good luck!
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11-01-2010, 11:33 PM #5
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Thanked: 18As I will be taking a journey to Europe at the end of the year, this thread is of interest to me.
I am very curious to know - WHY would a baggage-checker WANT to steal a straight razor? For what purpose? It's not like they're watches or fine pens or DVDs...it'd be much harder to try and fence a razor or something...
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11-01-2010, 11:38 PM #6
The best bet is have some vintage ugly razors that shave well and take them. I suspect they would be stolen because if they are lookers someone who doesn't know might think shiny metal and gold decoration means value.
When I used to travel alot I had some ugly pieces I took. I never had problems.No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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11-04-2010, 03:21 PM #7
What he said.
Or buy a shavette. Buying blades at your destination is a real bother. Especially on business travel when you don't have much time to find a shaving shop. I bought a second hand Feather for this very purpose.
It is not something that people will steal because they see it is modern and not special or antique. And even if they would steal it, I have no emotional attachment to it in the same way I am not attached to my toothbrush.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day
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11-01-2010, 11:49 PM #8
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11-01-2010, 11:58 PM #9
I'd just pack those orange Bic Sensitives, a boar brush and Palmolive soap. They are as cheap as anything and I find they provide as good a shave as a DE. Nobody would bother to steal them and if they did, big deal!
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11-04-2010, 05:36 AM #10
If your going through Charles degaul be very cautious about what you pack in your check in luggage every time i fly through Paris my luggage is gone through and things taken and thats just why the luggage is being transferred to another plane .
I have lost cameras, underwear ? (strange) presents I have bought for friends . tsa locks and zippers are nothing to open try it with your bags that zip up use the point of a knife and pop it open zip it up again and you never know till you notice something missing..