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sandesurf · June 17, 2009, 12:07 PM

Hope some Tuggers know the answer... Is it okay to take a pound (or three), of See's Candy in your carry on? If so, do you need to tell them about it first?
I called TSA, and the airline, but neither agent knew what See's Candy was!
Thanks!

janej · June 17, 2009, 12:20 PM

I don't think that would be a problem. There are See's candy store at the airport inside security. I usually buy from there.

MULTIZ321 · June 17, 2009, 12:39 PM

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Prohibited Items List for Airplane Carryon

Best I can tell, Chocolate is ok

Richard

sandesurf · June 17, 2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janej

I don't think that would be a problem. There are See's candy store at the airport inside security. I usually buy from there.

Thanks, but I've already bought the 3 boxes, I want to take.
I just called again, got a different agent. They said it was okay. I just don't want to dump over $40 of candy.

Fern Modena · June 17, 2009, 01:03 PM

The only problem I see is that if it is gift wrapped, even by See's, they may ask you to open them. I think that's unlikely, though.

Everybody likes See's. I've brought it to a friend in Mazatlán, who promptly hid it (the later to eat it one piece at a time), and to English friends.

Man, what I wouldn't give for some of Mother See's best right now...

Fern

falmouth3 · June 17, 2009, 01:08 PM

I used to buy See's candy on my trips to SLC and bring them home. I never had an issue. Love See's candy.

Sue

brother coony · June 17, 2009, 01:15 PM

took two boxes in carry on from cali. last mth. (may) no Problem. Had some Hot links that I had to open for the agent. says there was no problem. but he could not tell what it was as I had wrap it in color paper.advise next time place in clear plastic bags

sandesurf · June 17, 2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falmouth3

I used to buy See's candy on my trips to SLC and bring them home. I never had an issue. Love See's candy.

Sue

Thanks, all, for your imput. Was the candy inside your carry on, and do I need to tell them about it first?

T_R_Oglodyte · June 17, 2009, 02:16 PM

We had a similar issue come up last year when we traveled from Kona to Lihue and we had stuck carried some groceries with us in carryon, including a pound of cheese. The TSA folks were initially stumped as to whether cheese was allowed or not. Eventually a supervisor decided that cheese was OK.

SherryS · June 17, 2009, 02:29 PM

The TSA agent in GRR called to his fellow agent, "Fudge alert!" when we carried on candy last Christmas. (But we were allowed to carry it on)

falmouth3 · June 17, 2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandesurf

Thanks, all, for your imput. Was the candy inside your carry on, and do I need to tell them about it first?

I never checked my bags on those trips, so it was all carry on. No one questioned me at all. And I made quite a number of trips with candy.

Sue

Aussiedog · June 17, 2009, 07:27 PM

If you want to avoid all that security check hassle, just go ahead and have that See's Candy mailed to me (I prefer Nuts and Chews).

After removing a few to make sure they are nice and fresh I promise to send them on to you.

Ann

isisdave · June 17, 2009, 11:48 PM

My daughter just visited from New York and went home with 8 pounds. $132 total. The lady selling it didn't even bat an eye ... I guess it wasn't as big an order as we thought.

zazz · June 17, 2009, 11:54 PM

Its not a problem at all. I carry it all time time in my carry-ons. Its the only souvenir my wife asks for when I hit the west coast.

Jimster · June 18, 2009, 02:06 AM

We have a See's candy just 2 miles away and I am in Chicago area. No big deal.

T_R_Oglodyte · June 18, 2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussiedog

If you want to avoid all that security check hassle, just go ahead and have that See's Candy mailed to me (I prefer Nuts and Chews).

After removing a few to make sure they are nice and fresh I promise to send them on to you.

Ann

We'll help with the peanut brittle!!

sandesurf · June 18, 2009, 10:09 AM

LOL, okay guys, I get it. Next See's shipment will go to my TUG friends!

Chicago huh? I thought See's was a West Coast thing. ??

The friends that I'm taking it to are in Maryland. They used to live here, and always seem overjoyed when I bring them some.

Jimster · June 18, 2009, 11:03 AM

YEP, its new

sandesurf · June 24, 2009, 10:47 PM

Just back from Maryland, and guess what was in the BWI airport?!!!
Yep, Sees!!!!
Oh well, at least our friends didn't know about it yet, and seemed to appreciate it.

Thanks for all the advice. I came back with four boxes of Berger's Cookies!

June 17, 2009, 12:07 PM	#1
sandesurf TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 24, 05 Location: So. CA Posts: 601 Resorts: Marriott Desert Springs villas II Monarch Grand Vacation Riviera Beach and Spa (So. CA) Maui Marriott O.F. Yeah baby	taking See's Candy in carry-on? Hope some Tuggers know the answer... Is it okay to take a pound (or three), of See's Candy in your carry on? If so, do you need to tell them about it first? I called TSA, and the airline, but neither agent knew what See's Candy was! Thanks!

June 17, 2009, 01:03 PM	#5
Fern Modena TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 04 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,533	The only problem I see is that if it is gift wrapped, even by See's, they may ask you to open them. I think that's unlikely, though. Everybody likes See's. I've brought it to a friend in Mazatlán, who promptly hid it (the later to eat it one piece at a time), and to English friends. Man, what I wouldn't give for some of Mother See's best right now... Fern __________________ Fern Modena To email me click here Never play leapfrog with a Rhino

June 17, 2009, 02:16 PM	#9
T_R_Oglodyte TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Belly-View, WA Posts: 5,740 Resorts: Diamond Resorts Poipu Raintree Vacation Club Winners Circle Wyndham Pahio Bali Hai Villas	We had a similar issue come up last year when we traveled from Kona to Lihue and we had stuck carried some groceries with us in carryon, including a pound of cheese. The TSA folks were initially stumped as to whether cheese was allowed or not. Eventually a supervisor decided that cheese was OK. __________________ Steve Nelson Democracy is two wolves and a rabbit voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed rabbit preventing the vote from being enforced.

June 17, 2009, 02:29 PM	#10
SherryS TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Siesta Key, FL and Grandville, MI Posts: 484 Resorts: 3 weeks at Calini Beach Club	The TSA agent in GRR called to his fellow agent, "Fudge alert!" when we carried on candy last Christmas. (But we were allowed to carry it on) __________________ SherryS: Siesta Key, FL and Grandville, MI owner 3 weeks: Calini Beach Club, Siesta Key, FL

June 17, 2009, 07:27 PM	#12
Aussiedog TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 13, 07 Location: North Carolina Posts: 463 Resorts: Fairfield Pts, Worldmark, Bluegreen, Sheraton's BP, Royal Dunes, Longboat Bay Club	if you are concerned - just send it to me If you want to avoid all that security check hassle, just go ahead and have that See's Candy mailed to me (I prefer Nuts and Chews). After removing a few to make sure they are nice and fresh I promise to send them on to you. Ann __________________ One Husband, Twelve Timeshares, Ten Dogs -- Life is Good!

June 17, 2009, 12:20 PM	#2
janej TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 26, 05 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 688	I don't think that would be a problem. There are See's candy store at the airport inside security. I usually buy from there.

June 17, 2009, 12:39 PM	#3
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,595 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Prohibited Items List for Airplane Carryon Best I can tell, Chocolate is ok Richard

June 17, 2009, 01:08 PM	#6
falmouth3 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,649	I used to buy See's candy on my trips to SLC and bring them home. I never had an issue. Love See's candy. Sue

June 17, 2009, 01:15 PM	#7
brother coony TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 14, 06 Location: Baldwin,ny Posts: 155 Resorts: ManhattanClub, Gurneys Inn, Sandals Grande Jamaica	took two boxes in carry on from cali. last mth. (may) no Problem. Had some Hot links that I had to open for the agent. says there was no problem. but he could not tell what it was as I had wrap it in color paper.advise next time place in clear plastic bags

June 17, 2009, 11:48 PM	#13
isisdave TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Murrieta CA Posts: 461 Resorts: Marriott Newport Coast, Marriott Waiohai	My daughter just visited from New York and went home with 8 pounds. $132 total. The lady selling it didn't even bat an eye ... I guess it wasn't as big an order as we thought.

June 17, 2009, 11:54 PM	#14
zazz TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 19, 05 Posts: 178 Resorts: Wyndham La Cascada - 154K	Its not a problem at all. I carry it all time time in my carry-ons. Its the only souvenir my wife asks for when I hit the west coast.

June 18, 2009, 02:06 AM	#15
Jimster TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 11, 05 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 1,461 Resorts: Orange Lake in FL; Silverleaf's Holiday Hills in Branson, MO.; and Murray Valley, Queensland, Australia	candy We have a See's candy just 2 miles away and I am in Chicago area. No big deal.

June 18, 2009, 10:09 AM	#17
sandesurf TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 24, 05 Location: So. CA Posts: 601 Resorts: Marriott Desert Springs villas II Monarch Grand Vacation Riviera Beach and Spa (So. CA) Maui Marriott O.F. Yeah baby	LOL, okay guys, I get it. Next See's shipment will go to my TUG friends! Chicago huh? I thought See's was a West Coast thing. ?? The friends that I'm taking it to are in Maryland. They used to live here, and always seem overjoyed when I bring them some.

June 18, 2009, 11:03 AM	#18
Jimster TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 11, 05 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 1,461 Resorts: Orange Lake in FL; Silverleaf's Holiday Hills in Branson, MO.; and Murray Valley, Queensland, Australia	YEP YEP, its new

June 24, 2009, 10:47 PM	#19
sandesurf TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 24, 05 Location: So. CA Posts: 601 Resorts: Marriott Desert Springs villas II Monarch Grand Vacation Riviera Beach and Spa (So. CA) Maui Marriott O.F. Yeah baby	Just back from Maryland, and guess what was in the BWI airport?!!! Yep, Sees!!!! Oh well, at least our friends didn't know about it yet, and seemed to appreciate it. Thanks for all the advice. I came back with four boxes of Berger's Cookies!

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