AustinTech 0 Posted May 27, 2010 Lady says TSA stole her Rollie. http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-05...-security-check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted May 27, 2010 Ouch that sucks.... On the bright side, I believe Robert has these on special sale for $89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted May 27, 2010 Ouch that sucks.... On the bright side, I believe Robert has these on special sale for $89 we should have a new member by the name TSA very soon........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted May 27, 2010 Sucks. I put all my stuff (wallet, phone, watches) in my zipped up and locked carry-on and send it through the machine. If they need to inspect it, they do it in front of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barkingtoad 2 Posted May 27, 2010 what a pisser looked a-bit small for that wrist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted May 27, 2010 Worst of it is it sounds like they are not particularly rich but the watch was something scrimped and saved for over a very long time. The tell thing here are the comments, not much support for these clowns is there? How conveniant the cameras were down that day. Of cause the staff had no idea about that did they? Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted May 27, 2010 Well about every security guard i have ever meet has been a thief with a uniform. Whatever they are guarding they seem to steal the most of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted May 27, 2010 Yes Ive had many a boxing match with airport security Never will it leave my line of sight You want to re xray it then back I go Had many a head butting contest with manager types who always acquiesce when I explain that when I pay in large amounts of folding to a bank, never would they take it into a back room then come back and tell me how much was there! Further, they are supposed to be providing security - where is my security in this? letting a minimum wage goffle scamper about with my valuables unsupervised! . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 27, 2010 I don't know how anyone gets away with coming back with loads of watches - I'd be worried they'd seize them all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SubFrog 0 Posted May 27, 2010 I couldn't get the link to come up but.... I KNOW THIS STORY ALL TOO DAMN WELL!!!!! In a rush for the airport...packed my stuff and forgot to put my new SS DD president in my carry on. When I got home and realized I didn't have it on me, I unzipped the travel kit...and voilà ! ...GONE! SCREW TSA Luckily, it wasn't a 24k Rollie...but, it was my favorite Rep from Eddie Lee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 27, 2010 Does this seriously happen that regularly in the US? I've always understood UK customs and airport staff to be very well behaved, I don't think I can ever recall a newspaper story about it happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted May 27, 2010 Does this seriously happen that regularly in the US? I've always understood UK customs and airport staff to be very well behaved, I don't think I can ever recall a newspaper story about it happening. I don't think it is common at all. I've never heard of a watch getting stolen, but I bet this lady isn't the only one. I don't trust the other people in line even more than the TSA. I lock mine up anyway, HD style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,517 Posted May 28, 2010 I had my gen 14060, the one I received for my 18th, packed in my luggage when I moved from the Canary Islands to Las Vegas... Somewhere between Spain and Las Vegas the watch disappeared (i doubt of it's own accord). So yes this sort of stuff does happen all too often. Sad thing is that watch can never be replaced, it held more sentimental value than anything else I ever owned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted May 28, 2010 If your luggage has zips its called 'come steal me' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmd33 0 Posted May 28, 2010 Apparently all of us watch freaks should be working at TSA or Customs - we'd never have to order from Hont again - LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rc42 0 Posted May 28, 2010 Oh great, this is just the thread I need to see before I fly to Papua New Guinea on Tuesday Mind you, I'm actually more likely to be murdered than have my watch stolen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,517 Posted May 28, 2010 If your luggage has zips its called 'come steal me' Another fantastic TSA training video... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted May 28, 2010 Oh great, this is just the thread I need to see before I fly to Papua New Guinea on Tuesday Mind you, I'm actually more likely to be murdered than have my watch stolen Exactly- murdered is seriously on the cards!.....but don't even think of wearing any valuable watch to PNG. Buy a $5.00 special, and just give it up when the demand comes (Not if) Nothing is unstealable up there! Offshore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 28, 2010 Sounds like a nice place... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted May 28, 2010 PNG The antithesis to the pistol packing for self defence credo a gun there will get you killed in a heartbeat (cos they want to steal the gun ) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
