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knoxvillecouple Sep 12th, 2005 01:41 PM

Where to buy cable ties at the last minute?
 
I made the mistake of buying TSA-approved locks for our luggage, forgetting that other countries inspectors would simply cut the locks or otherwise mess up my trip. Many Fodorites recommend the use of small cable ties - my question is - we're leaving tomorrow morning so is there anyplace (e.g. Walmart) that sells these, or am I just out of luck?

Thanks in advance.

KC

cmt Sep 12th, 2005 01:50 PM

Home Depot definitely has them in all thicknesses, colors and package siozes. I think probably any hardware store would have them, but where I live there are very few small independent hardware stores leeft, so that's why I mention Home Depot.

That reminds me--I have a bag of them, but I don't know where I put them, and I'll need them in A few days!

J62 Sep 12th, 2005 01:56 PM

I've seen these in many dollar stores as well as Walmart.


ssachida Sep 12th, 2005 01:57 PM

Radio Shack
Circuit City
Sears
Walmart probably has them as well

Luisah Sep 12th, 2005 02:16 PM

I'm considering using my TSA-approved lock. If it gets cut off it's gone. It's not much good anyway if I can't use it.

Christina Sep 12th, 2005 02:40 PM

They sell those in my supermarket, I was just noticing them yesterday. My supermarket has one side of an aisle that is sort of a "dollar section" like those dollar bargain stores.

suze Sep 12th, 2005 04:22 PM

Computer and electronics stores, because they are used to bundle cords.

AJPeabody Sep 12th, 2005 05:28 PM

Got mine at Staples.

Don't forget the toenail clipper so you can cut your cable ties at your destination!


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