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My checked bag(s) have been opened on every flight from/to USA and on some others. So I would think plastic wrap would be a waste of money. Especially if it increases the probability of inspection ("maybe this guy is trying to hide something").

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  • My latest trip, a shopping trolley with stroller size wheels had one of them bent even though they had bars "protecting" them from impact. – WGroleau Jun 13 '17 at 13:28
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    This is opinion based and although I have personally always avoided paying for the wrap, it was explained to me that it helps hold the luggage together in the unfortunate event where the locks or zip get broken and it happens. It is not mainly against theft, for that it is useless. Still I am a probability guy so I take my chances. – Augustine of Hippo Jun 13 '17 at 13:31
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    If you are using the exact same luggage, it's likely there is some characteristic about the bag itself that appears suspicious. – DTRT Jun 13 '17 at 14:02
  • It's opinion based. 2. Even then it depends on the price of wrapping (and the content of your suitcase). Wrap for 1 money may be considered as reasonable while the same wrap in the same airport for 25 moneys would be considered as waste of money.
    • – Neusser Jun 13 '17 at 14:03
  • see https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/3220/why-would-you-wrap-your-luggage-in-plastic – Kate Gregory Jun 13 '17 at 17:30
  • @KateGregory: that link revealed a good idea: turning two or more small items into one to save checking fees. – WGroleau Jun 13 '17 at 17:49
  • Maybe the wrap will cover the pro-drug-abuse stickers and other hints that your luggage merits special attention from the authorities. – Spehro Pefhany Jun 14 '17 at 17:12
  • Ha! Anyone that stupid is going to get caught anyway. :-) – WGroleau Jun 14 '17 at 19:18