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TSA Travel Luggage Lock 5 pieces for $19.95, free shipping

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TSA Travel Luggage Lock 5 pieces for $19.95, free shipping
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AssociatedLsalesking on 21/01/2013 - 13:22 salesking.com.au (923 clicks)

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TSA luggage lock 330 with 4 dials. Ideal for air travel to protect your valuable things! TSA: Transportation Security Administration (www.tsa.gov) TSA screens every passenger's baggage before it is placed on an air plane. While TSA technology allows the custom to electronically screen bags, there are times when the security officers need to physically inspect a piece of luggage. TSA has worked with several big companies to develop locks that can be opened by security officers using universal master keys so that the locks may not have to be cut.

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  • Associatedsalesking @ SalesKing on 21/01/2013 - 13:25
    +1

    the exact link for 5x lock should be: http://www.salesking.com.au/763-5-x-tsa-lock-330.html
    It will be great if mod can help us to update it so that the picture can be more exact.
    Sorry for the confusion.

  • gviddy on 21/01/2013 - 13:45

    going O/S in a months time, so just purchased the 3 pack… :)

    • delfredo on 21/01/2013 - 13:48

      To the US? I wouldn't recommend if you're going to Asia.

      • shake on 21/01/2013 - 13:55

        May I ask why? Would a TSA lock be any different to a non-TSA one for travelling in Asia?

        • montemaj on 21/01/2013 - 13:58

          TSA locks allow airport inspectors to open your bag (when you are not around) by using a master key. This usually happens for checked-in bags that are supicious (via xray). Non TSA locks are usually broken and when you get your bag, the lock is gone and there will be a note inside your bag that it was inspected.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2013 - 14:02

          Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a US Govt agency, they don't control airport security outside the US. Thus if an airport security person outside of a US airport wishes to inspect your bag, they'll cut TSA lock off just like any other lock.

          Most people seem to recommend using cable ties.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2013 - 14:03
          +2

          not all the time, ive had my luggage cut open from the side and no note.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2013 - 14:04

          yeah me too

        • shake on 21/01/2013 - 14:19

          I understand all of the above - but was simply wondering whether there were any drawbacks to using a TSA lock in Asia, as opposed to a non-TSA one. (delfredo's wording suggested that he was specifically recommending against using a TSA lock in Asia - and I was interested in the reason. Maybe I've misinterpreted.)

          For someone who: (a) travels to both the USA and Asia, and (b) prefers using locks over cable ties, why wouldn't I simply buy a TSA lock and use it on all my trips?

        • christhehunter on 21/01/2013 - 14:29

          When I travelled to the US I bought TSA approved locks to avoid them cutting the locks. Upon receiving my luggage back in Aus, the locks had been cut and a note left by TSA. Just use zip ties…

        • terlalu on 21/01/2013 - 14:34

          yeh that probably wasn't airport security!

        • Gina Rinehart on 21/01/2013 - 14:43

          Cable ties or those special cable ties with a unique digit on them so you can check if it's the same cable tie when you get off, if it's different or not there, you can know if it has been inspected or not and make sure nothing has been planted or anything in your bag :)

        • sydney_kings on 21/01/2013 - 14:46

          I use a Samsonite TSA lock with an indicator to show if it had been opened. After departing the USA and arriving back to Australia, I noticed that the TSA indicator popped up. On opening my bag, I had a note to say that my bag had been opened for screening.

          So they don't always cut your locks, I would think that they do try and open the TSA locks first before cutting them.

        • irajohn90 on 21/01/2013 - 15:13

          my luggage went missing one time with no note. to this day not sure where it is?

        • christhehunter on 21/01/2013 - 16:20

          Yeah, they obviously wouldn't cut every TSA approved lock. Just speaking from pure experience. TSA approved locks cut open by TSA staff.

        • delfredo on 21/01/2013 - 16:28

          TSA locks are for use in the US. If you're going elsewhere, your bags will be more secured if you use a lock that only you have the key to. You would want to avoid someone planting foreign items into your bag and using you to transport this without your knowledge. Some Asian countries has mandatory capital punishment for drug traffickers. It's not so much about your lock being broken or belongings being stolen.

        • shake on 23/01/2013 - 15:51

          Fair point. Although I'm not sure how safely guarded the TSA 'master keys' are, I suppose it's better to be safe than sorry.

  • Devil on 21/01/2013 - 14:32

    Do these locks have the indicator to advise that the lock has been opened by TSA?

    • ttwaite on 21/01/2013 - 14:37

      I doubt it. Id say its a bargain as i paid around $20 for a combination lock (just one) about 5 years back. Cable ties are a decent idea but if you need to open your bags and lock them you need to have a pair of cutter handy (nothing suss lol) and then additional cable ties handy. Worst come to worst you do a few trips and they get cut. $20 is cheap insurance that they want steal your shit be in during you flights or whilst traveling in the country itself.

      • Devil on 21/01/2013 - 14:49

        I've been using TSA locks for a while now and have never had a problem with them. I've got the Kathmandu ones & they've got the indicator on them so they're great as I know that my bags haven't been opened.

        You're right about these being a bargain though, I paid about $15 each for my ones. Will probably just grab these as extra padlocks.

        Have avoided cable ties. I always find that I've forgotten to put something in or take something out after I lock up.. and you're right, pair of cutters.. not suss at all ;) lol

  • ironpaw on 21/01/2013 - 14:43

    Rep - when will these arrive by if I buy them today? I'm in Melbourne.

    • takezo on 21/01/2013 - 15:23

      .

  • ttwaite on 21/01/2013 - 15:01

    Only other thing i have to note is if you need luggage keep a look out on COTD for QANTAS Heathrow luggage as they come with TSA locks for the 3 bags. I missed out and got my eyes peeled ($220 delivered for 3 luggage bags and locks). Not sure if i should just buy these as well encase i miss out :S

  • AussieMark on 21/01/2013 - 15:15

    bought 3 TSA locks.

    Like others said though probavly best for USA travellers.

    Im just too lazy to buy any from else where

  • cornucopia on 21/01/2013 - 15:28

    Bought 5….serial traveller. These are way cheap for proper TSA locks, at least $10 each normally and more like $20 at the airport!!

  • Ace on 21/01/2013 - 16:13

    If you're going to buy TSA locks, buy the combo ones that have an indicator to let you know that they've been unlocked. Once the lock has been opened with the skeleton key, the indicator goes to red and cannot be reset to green without the combination.

    When you pick up your luggage, check to see if the indicator is red straight away and if it is then head over to TSA, show them the lock and then open it in their presence. If anything is missing or there's some new goodies in your bag then there's some proof your luggage was opened with a skeleton key.

    With TSA locks being so popular, there's bound to be a few skeleton keys floating around with the wrong people. I would also recommend using unique cable ties like others have mentioned above in combination with the indicator locks.

  • jskf01 on 21/01/2013 - 16:16

    have used TSA locks i bought off ebay. one lock was opened in the US and a note left when i eventually recieved it. phew

  • dreamzz on 21/01/2013 - 18:37

    There are lots of cheaoer tsa locks selling on ebay , cant see how this is better

  • dreamzz on 21/01/2013 - 18:53

    Edit

  • The J man on 21/01/2013 - 20:23

    Just curious if anyone can point me in the direction of instructions on how to change the combination for these please? Thanks.

    • ttwaite on 22/01/2013 - 09:07

      At this price i wouldnt think you could, would be happy to be proven wrong.

      • delfredo on 22/01/2013 - 09:12

        That would be a pain to try to remember another number in addition to the zillions of other PINs/passwords that we already have.

        • The J man on 22/01/2013 - 15:23

          Well the ones I have all have combinations of 0-0-0-0. If all of these TSA locks have the same combo. by default, it'd be quite easy to guess the combination. Hence that's why I wanted to change the combination of the ones I have.

    • pikey on 22/01/2013 - 09:43
      +1

      The ones i have you unlock it. Then swivel it 180 degrees and lift it up.. Then u can change the combo and then push the lock back down and then swivel it back 180 degrees to its normal lock position.. Does that make sense?

      • The J man on 22/01/2013 - 15:21

        Thanks mate, I was able to change the combination to the ones I purchased a few months ago with a system similar to the one you suggested, the only difference was at 90 degrees I had to push the top of the lock down, turn it another 90 degrees to where the numbers are, choose the new combination then re-lock it with the new combo.

    • Associatedsalesking @ SalesKing on 22/01/2013 - 13:09
      +1

      I searched on youtube and hope this video helps:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OutVGRVdsII

  • ttwaite on 11/02/2013 - 13:04

    Received mine and yes you can set them to whatever 4 digit number you want.

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