Azazello1313 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 flew from chicago-midway to denver yesterday, and the f'n baggage handlers stole my digital camera right outta one of our checked bags. in this case, i KNOW it was the airline guys, because at midway, with frontier anyway, the TSA station is right there by the ticket counter and you actually have to take your bags over there yourself and hand it to the guy, and i watched him put it through the scanner and onto the belt (i.e., back into the airline's custody). so TSA is off the hook, and i think that gives me a little bit of leverage with the airline. i want some dough, or at the very least a couple vouchers or something. my initial call wasn't too fruitful ("not in our contract, blah blah blah"), but i have a call into the guy's supervisor, and i WILL be a persistent sumb'itch on this one. so...anyone have any experience dealing with this and getting a positive result? i know with stuff like this it's usually just a matter of who you talk to, and how persuasive/persistent you are. any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 flew from chicago-midway to denver yesterday, and the f'n baggage handlers stole my digital camera right outta one of our checked bags. in this case, i KNOW it was the airline guys, because at midway, with frontier anyway, the TSA station is right there by the ticket counter and you actually have to take your bags over there yourself and hand it to the guy, and i watched him put it through the scanner and onto the belt (i.e., back into the airline's custody). so TSA is off the hook, and i think that gives me a little bit of leverage with the airline. i want some dough, or at the very least a couple vouchers or something. my initial call wasn't too fruitful ("not in our contract, blah blah blah"), but i have a call into the guy's supervisor, and i WILL be a persistent sumb'itch on this one. so...anyone have any experience dealing with this and getting a positive result? i know with stuff like this it's usually just a matter of who you talk to, and how persuasive/persistent you are. any advice would be appreciated. No advice except I bought those locks that are TSA approved. At least that will tell you if someone has been in your luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Are you sure it's not just wrapped up in one of your skirts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Did it have any R or XXX-rated material on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I think you are out of luck here. I do know that if you dont tip the baggage handlers who check your bags on the curb, your luggage will be sent to Hawaii... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 what a crock of sh|t good luck, although I'm not optimistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Never, NEVER, NEVER check expensive electronic equipment. It is an invitation to either never see your bag again or at least never see the equipment again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 The camera was just stolen and already the culprit is posting the pictures of Az he found in the camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 The camera was just stolen and already the culprit is posting the pictures of Az he found in the camera Found another one here. You can type bastard, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 any advice would be appreciated. ya know, i almost posted "any non-smartass advice would be appreciated" here. thank god i didn't, otherwise i wouldn't get to read all these f'n hilarious replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Grits is right. It's a fairly well known fact that most theft from inside bags at the airport is from baggage handlers after security check. So....loading and unloading....it happens a lot. Bags are quickly rifled through then sent on their way. It's actually less common for your bag to be stolen right off the pickup carousel. Obviously...I'm not saying ALL handlers. It's just common knowledge.....there was an organized theft ring a few years ago finally "busted"....meaning they nabbed a couple guys. Big whoop...it's more widespread than that. Sort of like caregivers in assisted living homes that take things from seniors' rooms while they are cleaning. No one likes to talk about it or take responsibility.....but it's rampant. So...carry on all equipment (cameras, VTRs, laptops, ipods) and jewelry. And NEVER stash money in checked baggage. Sad but true. I'm not sure you'll get any compensation Az....maybe if you yell loud enough.....maybe. But I think if you read the language on your ticket......the disclaimer is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 ya know, i almost posted "any non-smartass advice would be appreciated" here. thank god i didn't, otherwise i wouldn't get to read all these f'n hilarious replies. Im sorry..But ive never seen a softball that I didnt like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 that blows! i'm pessimistic but keep doing what you are doing (supervisors). persistanceis also helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10g_DBA Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Sorry to hear that your camera done got stole. Me, the eternal optimist that I am, would encourage you to view this as an opportunity to upgrade. Check out this camera. It might be time to bump you to a digital SLR. http://www.maximumpc.com/2006/02/nikon_d50.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 F'n theives, with those paid to handle your luggage and a weasel clause from their employer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Im sorry..But ive never seen ladies panties that I didnt like to wear Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I believe you are hosed. The disclaimer on the ticket says they are not responsible. If they lose your luggage, that's a different matter. American Worse.. err West managed to loss my wife's bag on a flight from Las Vegas to Tucson. Took 3 reams of forms and 4 months before she was reimbursed. No advice except I bought those locks that are TSA approved. At least that will tell you if someone has been in your luggage. Good Info here. I travel a lot for work and I use one all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 F'n theives, with those paid to handle your luggage and a weasel clause from their employer. yup. some airlines have tried to have cameras on their luggage handlers to prevent this sort of thing, but of course, that's just not cool with the unions, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 that's just not cool with the unions, so... That's because they'd actually have to work then. Sorry about the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 You might as well have left it in your car at the park-n-ride. You're screwed. To think that all of those shots of your bedroom will forever be lost. BTW, I dig the velvet motif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Write a letter. Letters show that you are serious. They are rarely ignored. Make the person that can do something about it call you, rather than you making multiple calls trying to find a person that can do something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 And they're going to ask you for a receipt and whatnot, so make a copy of it (and the cover of the camera's manual and a copy of your e-ticket) and attach it to the letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Dear Diary, I'm one of the most pointlessly argumentative people at The Huddle. I :heart: semantics and am like so totally good at dragging people into arguements over minutae, and if I don't call them a name in one of my posts it is a rare day indeed. But diary, when I turned to this group of people to tell them I did something no real intelligent person would do, like put a several hundred dollar item into checked luggage, I find little sympathy. Never mind it was the equivalent of leaving it in an unlocked and untended car in a public parking lot, but diary am I really fooling myself to expect an answer thread devoid of smartass comments? Love, Az. ps - Atomic was right, it was packed in my skirt. Silly me. Tee. [/azazello1313] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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