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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: ironmanps]
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07/27/2015 03:58 PM
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I didn't realize a conch shell was so dangerous!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />Did he show her the material advising people of this? I have brought back a whole package of shells in carry-on with no problem. They seem to keep changing the rules; it is difficult to keep up.
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: islandgem]
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07/27/2015 04:19 PM
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islandgem said: I didn't realize a conch shell was so dangerous!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />Did he show her the material advising people of this? I have brought back a whole package of shells in carry on The danger is not FROM a conch, rather TO the conch population. https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/...%3D/suggested/1Queen conch is in the CITES list. There is a glass display on the first level of the SXM airport near passport control (before you go upstairs) of items you cannot take. A conch is on one of the shelves.
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: ironmanps]
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07/27/2015 04:51 PM
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I understand the want and it's sad it was confiscated.
Many years ago, during one of our earliest tent camping trips I noted the following signage at a campground - "Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints" .....
I was quite surprised when we read and were told the same thing years later as we spent a post-Christmas vacation on St. John.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: GaKaye]
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07/27/2015 05:49 PM
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The couch shell is legal to bring in the US and to carry in checked baggage. There are signs in the airport, unfortunately, they are only going up to the security security level - a bit late. The reason they don't want the shell in your check in baggage is because it can be used as a weapon! Slip your hand into the shell, punch out and you can do a lot of damage to a person. How do I know - we had to give one up on our second visit and the security person told us. Fortunately, I live in Key West so we have plenty. Just wanted to add one from SXM!!!
Joe & Lori Key West, FL
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: ironmanps]
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07/27/2015 07:17 PM
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We had a similar experience a few years ago, but with a sight twist. We were all packed, dressed, and waiting for the taxi to pick us up at Club O. A friend walked over and gave us a conch as a souvenir. Since the suitcase was locked, I put it in the carryon without thinking. The lady at the security said "What's this", and said I couldn't take it. After some discussion, I asked to speak to her supervisor. Some more discussions, and I asked to speak to HER manager. Thus lady came out of the inner sanctum, took one look at the conch, and said "Nice souvenir. OK, just this one time. Don't do it again". I suppose the conch could have been used as a weapon . All's well that ends well.
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: ironmanps]
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07/27/2015 10:00 PM
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I can somewhat understand the shells, but we had a bag of sea glass taken a couple of years ago. Really unusual colors and nice pieces too. I figured the security woman that took it had a friend that made sea glass jewelry.
Mike & Dixie
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: madisoncty]
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07/28/2015 05:43 AM
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Where do they draw the line on this?? It is getting to the point of being ridiculous with what could be used "As a weapon". Your keys, your belt with the buckle, your eyeglasses or sunglasses (sharpen the ear piece to a point). A bar of soap in a sock or a roll of coins in a sock- All can be used as a weapon, but they let those items on the plane in a carry-on. I believe they are just using that as an excuse for confiscating the item for themselves. You should have taken the conch shell and walked over to the trash can, and broken it into pieces and threw it away. Then reply "OK, it's safe now". It's sad, but just another example of how someone with a minimum wage job is using their "power" to control you. They were probably bullied when they were growing up, and are trying to get back at everyone now.
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: PreK176]
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07/28/2015 11:35 AM
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Uh oh! If bringing back sand is forbidden, we are in deep trouble! I can never get rid of the sand in my suitcases. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante, that's all I want, La Vie Dansante (JB)
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
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07/28/2015 11:53 AM
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Yeah, I always have big problems with that myself! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
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07/28/2015 07:14 PM
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Importing Queen Conch shells from St. Maarten is allowed. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website, Queen Conch shells can only be imported from the following countries. Countries from which import may be allowed include: Anguilla, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, the Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos, and Venezuela
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Re: Conch Shell in the carry-on
[Re: wilsonck]
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07/28/2015 09:34 PM
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wilsonck said:Importing Queen Conch shells from St. Maarten is allowed. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website, Queen Conch shells can only be imported from the following countries. Countries from which import may be allowed include: Anguilla, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, the Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos, and Venezuela Where is Sint Maarten on that list?
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