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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 01:41 PM
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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?

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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 01:50 PM
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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!
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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 01:56 PM
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I've seen these in many dollar stores as well as Walmart.

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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 01:57 PM
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Radio Shack
Circuit City
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Walmart probably has them as well
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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.
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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.
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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 04:22 PM
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Computer and electronics stores, because they are used to bundle cords.
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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 05:28 PM
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Got mine at Staples.

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