Feb 22, 2010
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Master Lock 4683Q TSA-Approved Nickel Keyed Alike
Price: $10.29
4 Pack, TSA Accepted Luggage Locks Are Keyed Alike, Allows Screeners To Inspect & Relock Bags Without Damaging The Lock, 7/8″ 22mm Solid Brass Body.
Master Lock 4683Q TSA-Approved Nickel Keyed Alike Luggage/Baggage Lock, 4-Pack
Features
- 4-pack of keyed luggage/baggage locks
- TSA-approved. allows TSA screeners to inspect baggage without damaging locks
- Solid brass construction for optimal security and durability
- Convenient, keyed alike sets ideal for family, group, or any multi-luggage travel
- 7/8-inch (22mm) body. limited lifetime warranty
User Reviews
I recently travelled out of the country and wanted to leave my suitcases locked in my hotel rooms with valuables. I guess they serve as a visual deterrent only, but for real security they are worthless. I locked the one of the keys in the suitcase at one point and easily popped it open with the back of a spoon. For real security I will look elsewhere next time. -- Not Very Secure
Poorly made little locks, and one of the four did not work. I'd go elsewhere. -- Cheesy
These worked great. They were nice and heavier than I thought. I will be ordering these again if I need more or loose the keys. -- GREAT VALUE!!!
Revised 04/12/2010
Initial impressions were not good but now that I've traveled with the locks I rate them "okay" with three stars (up from 1). The locks survived a trip to China and back. The locking mechanism(s) are still rough and flimsy feeling but they did not pop open (as expected) with general airport handling.
Adequate with a reasonable price point for 4 locks.
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Just bought these for a trip overseas and 1 of the four arrived DOA.
The first thing I did was to test the locks by pulling on the shackle and the first lock popped right open. I tried to secure the loop giving it the benefit of a doubt but, no, it refused to lock. I then tried to use the key to see if that would set the shackle into the body but the key wouldn't turn at all.
The other locks seem to work as expected but I doubt their longevity. At this point I'm going to use them since I leave soon but I don't expect them to survive the trip one-way much less there and back.
As far as I'm concerned these aren't much better than a toy padlock one could get from a gumball machine and Master Lock owes me a refund.
TSA will have no worries with these locks -- one stink-eyed look and they'll pop right open. -- At Least They Look Nice ...
Bought these for a 2/2010 trip to Mazatlan, Mexico. They worked great. On the return at the Mazatlan airport you are required to open ALL bags, even bags to be checked in. Some had trouble opening combanation locks as some felt pressured by airport security to open their locks. Others had several keys for different locks. I just needed my one key to unlock the 3 locks I was using. No pressure! Had no problems with any of the locks but only needed to use 3. Best deal for the price. -- Great under pressure
