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From: Kathryn Hagy <khagy@u.washington.edu>
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Subject: Re: bike by plane - HELP!
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On Tue, 4 Feb 1997, Daniel Robinson wrote:

> 	I've heard of other people claiming their bikes were art supplies
> and not getting charged, but I can't substantiate these claims.  Good
> luck.

If you're going to use this one, be careful to state that you are carrying
"exhibition materials" or "art supplies" and not one-of-a-kind, original
artwork, as some art can cost much more than a bike and be even more of a
hassle for airlines to mess with.

Kathryn Hagy
Artist

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> 
> On Tue, 4 Feb 1997, Dan Murphy wrote:
> 
> > i just decided to go to the bay area for the long weekend next weekend,
> > and provided that i can get a bike case to take it (is there one avail for
> > loan out there?) i would love to ride there. but i don't want to pay the
> > $50 to do it each way as the airlines are likely to charge. i have heard
> > from certain sources that there are certain ways around this. rumor #1 is
> > to say that the bike case is NOT a bike case. risky, but a knowing wink
> > and a 10 spot to the skycap might do the job. rumor #2: united will ship a
> > bike for free if you're a USCF member, or other nat'l org. (i am flying
> > alaska)  rumor #3: play dumb at the curb and act like you didn't know it'd
> > cost extra, helped by the fact you only have carry-on anyways. (aka the
> > starving student role) can anyone confirm/deny any of these, or suggest
> > other plans of attack? marin county beckons! i have to get back! any help
> > would be greatly appreciated...
> > dan
> > 
> > ps. crit mass friday, westlake at 530p  
> > 
> 
> 


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