MuttMutt Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 So the other day I remember reading something about marking your luggage tags in some way so they are easy to spot when getting off the ship. It's been playing over and over again in my head because on my last Liberty of the Seas sailing I had a woman who was tenacious in holding on to my girlfriends bag and basically ignoring me while I tried to explain to her she had the wrong bag. After multiple times of being extremely polite and being ignored she started to walk away and I held her wrist to prevent her from walking off and again said that it was not her bag. Anyway I get on Adventure of the Seas in a couple days and I came up with this: I think it will work quite well in preventing someone from accidentally taking my bag again. Figured I may as well share for anyone interested in making their own and It's not too hard to do so if someone wanted one and doesn't have the ability to make one up I can easily toss something together when I get back home. It's basically setup to be folded twice with the large blank area folded underneath and stapled or taped around a handle much like the luggage tags. I can EASILY make them the same size as the luggage tags as well if someone wants them that size. Anyway just wanted to share the option as it may be better than stickers or markers on the tags given out on the ship for spotting bags. CFL, 4ensic, KristiZ and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 You need a bumper sticker that says "If you can read this tag, this is not your bag" WAAAYTOOO and 4ensic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted February 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: You need a bumper sticker that says "If you can read this tag, this is not your bag" Yeah with that woman I did. She would not even acknowledge me until I put my hand on her wrist and her husband was about 8 feet away calling to her because he had her bag already. She grabbed on and was just not interested in letting go at all. For a minute I thought she was going to try and take a swing at me to be honest. I don't think it would have been a fair fight though since I am about 30 years younger and easily had 100 pounds on her, LOL. Hopefully my new tags will solve that one. ChessE4 and 4ensic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 If you're looking for something similar, and potentially more durable, there's neoprene luggage handle wraps in a variety of colors. Most 5 packs are $10-$12 on Amazon. My approach is to used two different designs, one for each handle on my checked suitcase, and gluing them shut along the Velcro on the wraps (the wraps are cheap enough to cut off when it's time to replace). They're not coming off easily and mixing designs means less of a chance of someone else using a similar pair of wraps on their luggage. Carlyn3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Mickey Mouse Duct Tape!! Sharla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Should not share what we do to our bags, since nobody (us) wants a bunch of look-alike bags. BUT, do something distinctive with tape, ribbons, wrap, name tags. If you are flying prior or after, make sure that whatever you do cannot get caught in airport conveyor belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, Allen2 said: something distinctive with tape This is my method. Swear I can spot my bag halfway across the terminal. Only negative is the adhesive residue. Positive is having some tape for any random needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted February 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I know there are tons of different things that can be done. I like making custom tags up because no one will be able to claim mine as theirs plus I get to do a little shameless advertising on my bag. teddy and Pooch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluer101 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 We have matching bright orange luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryresangel Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, bluer101 said: We have matching bright orange luggage. So do we. We could literally see our luggage being loaded all over the place, it really sticks out. We will have to make sure we know if we are a cruise together to avoid confusion! bluer101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 20 hours ago, MuttMutt said: Yeah with that woman I did. She would not even acknowledge me until I put my hand on her wrist and her husband was about 8 feet away calling to her because he had her bag already. She grabbed on and was just not interested in letting go at all. For a minute I thought she was going to try and take a swing at me to be honest. I don't think it would have been a fair fight though since I am about 30 years younger and easily had 100 pounds on her, LOL. Hopefully my new tags will solve that one. I empathize with you as my wife had her bag taken at Southampton -- a similar bag was "found" by Royal, but it wasn't hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I use my Harley Davidson luggage. If you are not a biker you know better than to touch it, if you are a biker and its not yours you know better not to touch it. Pooch, teddy, fireclan and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 One of my suitcases is an unusual color (sort of a light, rose color) and I have a bright, big, purple luggage tag on it, so it's easy for me to spot. Our other one, though, is black. I have a lime-green lock on it, and another bright purple luggage tag on it, but I also put one of these on it. I run it through the side handles to keep it from slipping. It's easy to see on the airport carousel and at the pier. (Yes, they do come in other colors. Yes, I am obsessed with purple). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR6SYWJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1978bucketlist Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I let my granddaughter go to town putting stickers all over mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 My wife puts multiple strands of curling ribbon on the handle of her suitcase, and curls them up nicely. There is no way to mistake her luggage for someone else's, regardless of color, size, or shape. And surprisingly, this ribbon remains intact after many flights and voyages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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