I was robbed once - but it was a huge [mid 5 figure] loss.
I will just say that the details are too embarrassing to relate.
I do not enter a casino without an irrational amount of money.
I do use valet parking sometimes.
I am always armed.
Laws vary a great deal.
In many states e.g. Texas, Montana, etc.
a very high percentage of the population is armed.
In many states it is very difficult to get a "carry permit."
Perhaps the most difficult being New York, where the permit
is available to Jewelers and others carrying cash and jewelry.
Permit "waiting periods" vary tremendously.
Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash
Texas is about to get open carry on January 1. Kind of a moot point to this discussion since there aren't any real BJ options in Texas. But yes, the laws vary significantly. One should definitely get some education before they decide to buy and carry a weapon.
In Texas, for example, a person with a valid CHL (Concealed Handgun License) can carry any number of weapons as long as they are concealed. Any business can prohibit entry by a armed CHL holder if they display the appropriate sign. If a business gets more than 50% of it's revenues from the sale of alcohol, then they are required to display a compliant sign. These restrictions do not apply to Law Enforcement Officers (LEO's). Anyone who is legally able to own a gun can carry a gun in their car as long as it is concealed. You can carry in church but not in schools, so if your church meets in a school building, you are SOL. There are a few other finer points.
Certain states have reciprocity agreements where they will each honor the CHL's or CWP's of the other state's residents. But you have to follow the specific restrictions of the state that you are in. Most common differences relate to carrying where alcohol is consumed and there are other nuances with how you are required to notify a LEO that you are armed. In Texas, you just hand them your CHL along with your DL. Louisiana requires an affirmative and immediate notification upon contact by the LEO.
Spring-activated pocket knives with belt clips are a fair alternative.
Of course money-belts and similar articles designed to conceal cash
are readily available. The one sold at bj21.com is excellent.
It slides down the INSIDE of one's trousers.
Bankroll PouchThis hidden pouch was designed for use by jewelers, but is just the right size and shape for carrying currency. It will hold $20,000 with no problem, and $30,000 can be squeezed in.
The pouch clips securely to your belt and drops down inside your pants. You can easily wear more than one.
The pouch is sturdy -- leather, with a zipper opening. You won't have to worry about bills slipping down your pantleg and causing a riot.
Bulk can be a problem. $20,000 can make an embarrassing bulge if you are thin and wear tight pants. But almost all the bulge will be money -- the pouch itself adds little to the thickness.
Wearing a pouch through airport security will not set off an alarm -- at least we have no reports of it happening yet.
The price is $29.95 (plus sales tax if sent to a Nevada address). The Bankroll Pouch is available from:
Pi Yee Press
6267 Dean Martin Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone 702-579-7711
E-mail [email protected]
Last edited by ZenMaster_Flash; 11-30-2015 at 12:31 PM.
I'm not Zen, but in case you're still unclear I'll answer this. Most countries usually have some form of certified mail where you pay a larger fee than standard postage but you package is tracked and required signature on release. First, more than likely it won't get lost in the mail because of the extra care given. If it does, it's insured anyways. If the casino pockets the chips and says that they didn't receive it then you'll have a pretty easy time in court when you produce the receipt of the signature or have the mailing company present the original signature itself.
I've been somewhat under the weather and inactive, though I just plotted this post.
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1. So what if you have clear proof of sending a package. Do you have clear proof of what you sent. Let me absolutely assure you that even under the most generous of circumstances, that you will be hassled to the nth degree on a claim settlement, refused payment, and refused again upon review.
2. If shipment is international in nature, customs documents need be prepared to accompany the shipment. Now, the question as to wheather casino chips are a negotiable instrument or not is really a matter of interpretation - in other words, laws entering Canada and/ or the United States are very similar, however, how it interprets, and to the degree, is often subject to the individual customs agent. Opens up a whole new can of worms.
3. Insurance by shipping companies is often refused by shipping companies, when item shipped contains negotiable securities.
I have never personally used certified mail so I only have a rough idea of what it offers. Perhaps ZenMaster_Flash could explain how the insurance works. Is it just blind $X of reimbursement no matter the contents, or is there a way to get proof of the contents for insurance purposes?
Anyways, I would like to hear more about the potential pro's and con's of cashing chips via mail. It'd be great to know as much as possible so I can decide how much of an option it is if the need ever arises.
Thanks Flash. I have a couple of these. I find I can squeeze $40K in one in hundreds (8 wraps) but there is no way any more will go into the pouch. I found a need for more pouches and couldn't find them on their site or anywhere else. I was surprised because that is were I bought mine. I will try the number above.
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