[Jewelry making - Article 00095] - Re: [Orchid] Problem at airport security

[Etienne Perret]

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    Oh, airport security, a highlight of my busy travel experience.
    Business takes me on the road at least on week a month. Most of my
    trips mean pass age through airport security with my jewelry
    collection. Travelling with a sample line is stressful enough, but
    airport security do their best to add to the pressure of carrying a
    quarter of a million dollars in a littl e bag. When going through
    security I always make sure that the area is clear of people that
    might grab my bag before I get to the other side, I clear my pockets
    of metal objects so that I can quickly proceed thru the scanner, and 
    I always hand the X-RAY operator. All too often I get a responce lik e
    this, "Hey Gladys check out this JEWELRY" or simply "OH JEWELRY" 
    This is usually done in a tone that is loud enough for everyone
    within 40 feet to hear. Great to allert any Columbians that have dosed
    off in a dark co rner. Another thing that happens to me, and this
    almost always happens wh en I am in a rush to get on a plane. The
    guard speaking Ebonics will pull my bag after it has gone through
    X-RAY and tell me they have to open the bag to inspect it. Of course I
    try to explain that this is not needed, I am a jeweler and most get on
    my flight. After a few minutes of one sided whispering the inspectors
    usually can be convinced to take the goods to seperate room for
    viewing rather than opening everything right out in the open. This is
    where it gets a little harried especially with female insp ectors as
    most women like fine jewelry, one look at my jewels and they to want
    to see the whole collection . Yup, you guessed it a little trunk-sh ow
    for the security staff. "Oh Phyllis look at these rings. Are these
    all diamonds? These must be really expensive! Can I try on this ring?"
    All t he while I am watching the clock out of the corner of my eye to
    make sure I have not missed my flight. 

    Unfortunately budgets often force airport security firms to hire the
    lowe st level of intelegence known to man. I have no solutions to
    airports and their security measures. Traveling by car is certainly no
    safer. In the end I do believe it neccessary to get out of my idyllic
    community on the coast of Maine to visit clients around the country.
    It seems that at this point I can not yet accomplish all over the
    internet. 

Travel Safe,
EtiennePerret.com

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