Flying with Chip Case

BigRedAce · #1 07-13-2005, 11:41 PM

Has anyone had any problems travelling with an aluminum chip case full of metal-slug chips? I'm thinking they'll look kinda funky going through X-Ray and I don't want to end up in Gitmo.

It's an international flight, to boot (Canada).

Thanks!

tubalkain · #2 07-14-2005, 12:13 AM

Best to learn Arabic before you go... you'll need it.

Also, metal slug chips suck.

BigRedAce · #3 07-14-2005, 12:22 AM

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No sh1t, really? I suppose you'd bring the good ones on a flight and have them get confiscated? I'll bring my $40 Costco crap instead, and leave the Chipcos at home.

Anyone have any solid experience?

CrazyN8 · #4 07-14-2005, 12:30 AM

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Has anyone had any problems travelling with an aluminum chip case full of metal-slug chips? I'm thinking they'll look kinda funky going through X-Ray and I don't want to end up in Gitmo.

It's an international flight, to boot (Canada).

Thanks!

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I saw some dude flying with a bunch of old coins and he was getting reemed by security. I couldn't imagine they are just going to let you slide through. I would definitely give myself a lot of extra time!

Jersey Nick · #5 07-14-2005, 08:57 AM

I've put my chips in my checked bag before with no problems. I do consistently see the DHS sticker and zip tie on my bag when I've retrieved it. I leave them right on top so the bag screeners have easy access.

trevorwc · #6 07-14-2005, 10:54 AM

I brought 200 chips in a case in my carry-on one time. I guess it looked suspicious going through x-ray (or they just couldn't figure out what it was). They unpacked the whole bag, looked at the chips, and it was fine. Only problem was that they didn't give a flying fvck how they repacked my bag, and couldn't even get it shut again. Assholes.

MeridianFC · #7 07-14-2005, 12:03 PM

Maybe it's just me, but I'd prefer airport security give a second glance to a aluminum box full of weird metal filled discs. Sure it's easily explained but I want 'em askin' the question.

chaas4747 · #8 07-14-2005, 12:23 PM

A friend of mine was stopped coming back from Vegas with WSOP souvenir chips. I guess these have the metal insert in them.

#9 07-14-2005, 12:48 PM

You'll definitely get checked by security. I took mine as a carry-on from Raleigh to Boston. Security guys were pretty cool with it though. All they did was open up the case and ask me where the game was.

KenProspero · #10 07-14-2005, 01:43 PM

faux clay chips rock -- and no metal slug either