[Jewelry making - Article 00247] - Re: [Orchid] Check luggage

[Hanuman]

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From: <dmblow AT ix.netcom.com>

    My experience with this was pre-9/11, so I am sure they're even more
    aggressive about this now.  Approximately 2 years ago my family and
    I flew from SF to LA to visit friends for the holidays.  We had
    prepared lots of tasty holiday treats to share with various friends
    and relatives and the items were packed in tins in our locked,
    checked baggage.  When we arrived in LA, our bags did not.  They came
    2 hours later and had clearly been gone through. The locks were cut
    cleanly off the bags (we were lucky in that it could be done without
    the bags being ruined) but the food had clearly been handled and
    messily repacked.  With this as a guideline, post-9/11 I have never
    sent anything through checked bags that I could not or would not want
    to lose. regards, Donna Blow, dzines by donna dmblow AT ix.netcom.com 

From: andy cooperman <gemboy AT wolfenet.com>

    Thanks for the info Elaine, 

    Yes, I'm sure I could ship the tools ahead.  The point is this
    incurs extra expense for someone, either the  school or myself. 
    Also, more often than not, many of the tools and supplies are being
    used in my studio up to a day before I leave.  Shipping adds lead
    time at the beginning and lag time at the end. 

    At the very least I will have to change the way I do things.  This
    will include creating a "teaching kit" that is never disassembled,
    getting things ready way in advance, etc.  The problems happen when 2
    trips are scheduled w/in a week of each other.  The costs and
    realities of shipping under such tight time lines is a matter of
    concern. 

    Of course, I could space trips at longer intervals, etc.  There are
    undoubtedly ways around all of this.  It's just that at some point
    the hassles simply outweigh the benefits... 

    Not complaining just commiserating. Andy

From: Metalwerx <metalart AT attbi.com>

    I second this.  Andy, I would carry your bags personally if I
    thought you would stop teaching.  Anyone who has the priviledge of
    attending an Andy Cooperman workshop is a very lucky person.  I would
    even cop to being a potential groupie if I wasn't so damn busy
    myself! -k 

From: Marianne <2hunter AT cox.net>

    Hi Andy, re traveling with your finely tuned tool cases. I've found
    flying with my jewelry that they will indeed go through EVERYTHING
    very carefully, but they have been careful and considerate.  You are
    not allowed to touch anything while they are taking things out and
    inspecting them, but you may comment on what needs careful handling
    etc.  they will allow you to repack your things yourself .  this is
    for carry on baggage. I suggest you call the airports in question and
    speak with their security people.  Seems to me that they might  be
    very cooperative and have you come a little earlier and have your 
    checked baggage hand cleared in your presence so that you can be sure
    your tools are not damaged or lost.  I've found  the security people 
    happy to be helpful when i tell them up front that i know i have
    high-value and suspicious looking baggage that they will want to
    inspect carefully. Rather than setting up roadblocks and inviting
    argument, I've found people wanting to keep things smooth and calm. 
    Good luck! marianne hunter 




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