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FYI re credit cards on JVD & Xray of film cameras
FYI re credit cards on JVD & Xray of film cameras
Last month, one of our disposable underwater film cameras went through the checked bag X-ray machine on STT and was wiped clean.
Those things must be pretty strong, plus I believe the high ISO film in those cameras is more susceptible to X ray. The other one that went through carry on X ray was OK.
Safest yet for film is to request hand inspection (coming and going) just like back in the old 35mm days.
Item 2 is we charged our lunch and drinks at Soggy Dollar during day trip to JVD. Bartender had trouble with machine, swiping it several times. Mgr got it to work, assured us the other attempts did not go through.
Low and behold, bill comes last week with 3 extra charges. Now going through dispute resolution process with CC company.
Realize that this can happen anywhere, but may be more likely in a semi-remote place like JVD where telecommunication service may be spotty on occasion (?)
Those things must be pretty strong, plus I believe the high ISO film in those cameras is more susceptible to X ray. The other one that went through carry on X ray was OK.
Safest yet for film is to request hand inspection (coming and going) just like back in the old 35mm days.
Item 2 is we charged our lunch and drinks at Soggy Dollar during day trip to JVD. Bartender had trouble with machine, swiping it several times. Mgr got it to work, assured us the other attempts did not go through.
Low and behold, bill comes last week with 3 extra charges. Now going through dispute resolution process with CC company.
Realize that this can happen anywhere, but may be more likely in a semi-remote place like JVD where telecommunication service may be spotty on occasion (?)
When we come to place where the sea and the sky collide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
Bummer! about the cameras and the extra charges. We brought back about 10 underwater cameras and they all fared well. Checked the credit card statements too but everything was OK there too. I wonder who does the books for these establishments? I know at my office we balance out the charges daily so we can correct any errors before we leave for the day. Im sure Island time is different though. Good luck with everything, Im sure the CC companies will help you.
