Treven Posted March 27, 2016 #26 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) I secure mine with zip-ties. There's nothing of particular value in there, my electronic toys are in my carry on(s), along with my meds, and all the money I didn't spend on the cruise.🙄 Yeah, right! Edited March 27, 2016 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 27, 2016 #27 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I lock it just to keep the zippers from coming open. There is nothing in them that cannot be easily replaced. Meds and keys stay with me. +1. If someone really wants to get into a suitcase they will. The locks just stop it being opened by accident, like a zip pull getting caught in/on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted March 27, 2016 #28 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I locked mine after i put all the heavy stuff back... (It was too heavy for airplane)! Unfortunately i also put the keys to the car in there... Forgetting i had attached the luggage keys to the car keys ... Not good! Had to have the steward cut the locks off... Which also showed me how safe the locks are... I Don't bother to lock it anymore... I don't carry anything valuable in there... You might want to use combination locks next time. No key to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripper10 Posted March 27, 2016 #29 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Combination lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted March 27, 2016 #30 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I always locked them. Coming and Going!! I use TSA locks. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 27, 2016 #31 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Ours are locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labatsman Posted March 27, 2016 #32 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Locked with TSA locks. We carry all our medications and all valuables. Totally agree and do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted March 27, 2016 #33 Share Posted March 27, 2016 https://clocks.cruisecritic.com.au/countdown.pl?image=australia&name=mrs and mrs&date=10-17-2016&text=non-judgemental acceptance is the highest form of intelligence&ship=Golden Princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 27, 2016 #34 Share Posted March 27, 2016 We lock our suitcases prior to checking them in at the port and also prior to putting them outside on the last evening of the cruise. If someone really wants to get into them they can but we assume that they will go after those without locks. Be sure to keep valuables and meds and important items in your carry on. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted March 27, 2016 #35 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Heard/read this some time ago, but it's still valid. A lock keeps the honest people out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted March 27, 2016 #36 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Years ago I always used locks, now I never do! I don't really worry about someone going in my bag, nothing of value, clothes and shoes! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24639 Posted March 27, 2016 #37 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Another zip tie user here. Keeping the honest people honest. I have never had one taken off or broken in transit. Sometimes I wish someone would steal my stuff on the way home so I don't have to unpack and wash everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirl65 Posted March 27, 2016 #38 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Always use zip ties. Never been opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted March 27, 2016 #39 Share Posted March 27, 2016 The most valuable thing is my suitcase. All the rest of the stuff can be replaced for next to nothing. :D:D So what good is it going to do by locking it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted March 27, 2016 #40 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Locked, so I can comfortably go to Passenger Services and file a claim, knowing I did everything within reason to keep my belongings intact. Locked, so I can comfortably file an insurance claim, knowing I did everything within reason to keep my belongings intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 28, 2016 #41 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The most valuable thing is my suitcase. All the rest of the stuff can be replaced for next to nothing. :D:DSo what good is it going to do by locking it up. Personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted March 28, 2016 #42 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We don't lock our suitcases. Only thing we check are clothes and toiletries. Everything of value is in our carryon. As someone else posted, the suitcase is probably more expensive than anything in the suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyy7 Posted March 28, 2016 #43 Share Posted March 28, 2016 TSA approved lock because it's always there with luggage because I use it all the time. Why make it easy for someone to break in? Usually nothing valuable except on the return leg which all the stuff I bought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted March 28, 2016 #44 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Personal preference. It sure is. What's more valuable to you, your suitcase or the items inside of it? Assuming you don't pack valuables like iPhone, tablets, jewelry, passports, medications, etc. My jeans, underwear & T shirts, Polo's aren't all that valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carterd2002 Posted March 28, 2016 #45 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The most valuable thing is my suitcase. All the rest of the stuff can be replaced for next to nothing. :D:DSo what good is it going to do by locking it up. Same here - clothes and toiletries can be replaced, and I never put cameras, Ipads, etc. in checked luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 28, 2016 #46 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) It sure is. What's more valuable to you, your suitcase or the items inside of it?Assuming you don't pack valuables like iPhone, tablets, jewelry, passports, medications, etc. My jeans, underwear & T shirts, Polo's aren't all that valuable. Both but both can be replaced if someone decided to take our belongings, destroy our luggage or just walk off with it. We lock our luggage because that's what we choose to do. Of course we carry all medications and valuables. No need to assume. If you elect not to lock your luggage doesn't make what you do right and what I do wrong. Personal preference! Edited March 28, 2016 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted March 28, 2016 #47 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Both but both can be replaced if someone decided to take our belongings, destroy our luggage or just walk off with it. We lock our luggage because that's what we choose to do. Of course we carry all medications and valuables. No need to assume. If you elect not to lock your luggage doesn't make what you do right and what I do wrong. Personal preference! I wish someone would steal my suitcase.....but no one whats it with a duck taped hole in the side. :D This way they can buy me one a new one with 4 wheels. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 28, 2016 #48 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I wish someone would steal my suitcase.....but no one whats it with a duck taped hole in the side. :D This way they can buy me one a new one with 4 wheels. ;) Just my luck also. ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napunani Posted March 28, 2016 #49 Share Posted March 28, 2016 What do you do with your checked suitcases when boarding the ship (not your carry-ons)? Locked or unlocked? Unlocked. I have traveled the world with unlocked luggage. Of course, nothing of value in the luggage so no need for a lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted March 28, 2016 #50 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Zip ties for me. If someone wants in they need not damage my zippered bag. It keep the zipper shut. I was once called to the naughty room with Princess. They claimed I had a sword in my bag. I ask why they didn't just open it. Wait, wait, wait... They told me they had no way to open it. After a few "really's" from me they produced 12 inch long pair of tin snips. They worked. There was a photographic tripod in the bag. framer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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