Dollar Tree Glow Necklaces etc...

[DG-12]

I know a lot of people buy there glow necklaces, bracelets etc... before their trip. I was in today and they had a big display of all kinds of glow stuff out for the fourth of July. Just thought I would pass it on- I bought a bunch to take on our trip.

 

[robinb]

Just so you know, they cannot be put into carry-on luggage .

 

[DG-12]

Thank You! I did not know that. I think I'm going to stick them into the box I send to myself at the resort. That way I don't have to pack them in with any luggage. Thanks, Dana

 

[r&kmommy]

interesting that they can't go into your carry on... wonder why?

thanks for the post, OP! i'm going to check out the dollar tree on monday! i got a few 2-pack glow sticks at the target dollar spot last week, but want some bracelets and maybe necklaces!

 

[huffjoann]

I got the ones at TArget to take with us last week, they were great cause they were in a tube and you can link 2 together to make a necklace,, HUGE savings and happy kid

 

[Mom2micayla]

The Dollar Tree ones are nice, but you get an even better value at Michael's. IIRC, there are 6/$1 at DT, but at Michael's you can get 15/$1 in their dollar bins. I haven't been able to find them cheaper anywhere without buying them in huge quantities.

 

[robind]

Just so you know, they cannot be put into carry-on luggage .

I never check a bag and always carry these in my carry on bag - is this new?

 

[dntd]

When I pack ours we just placed them in the carry on in the kids luggage, I don't see what the issue would be.

 

[Fly4free]

Due to the liquid inside the glow sticks they should not be permitted by TSA to go in carry on luggage. The only liquids permitted have to be in a quart size ziplock bag. One bag permitted per passenger. The containers in the ziplock also have to be 3 oz. or less.

Check them in your checked luggage. If they are spotted during carry on screening TSA will confiscate them. We all know how "dangerous" glow sticks can be.

 

[bumbershoot]

If the containers had the ounces marked on them it would be easier (if they'd fit in the 311 bag). But I like getting through security quickly, so I don't take the "risk" of carrying them on and having them go through my bag. Having an oddly shaped mp3 player caused them enough stress one time!


I too like the Michael's deal and brand better. I had a ton of duds from the dollar store, but the Michael's sticks are good to go, even though I've had them for more than a year.

 

[robinb]

I never check a bag and always carry these in my carry on bag - is this new?

Glow sticks contain liquid. All liquids should be in your 3-1-1 quart bag and an unactivated glow stick necklace is too long to fit in a quart bag. So ... if you pack glow slicks in your carry-on you are breaking the TSA's rule on carry-on liquids and you risk having your bag torn apart and being searched yourself if they detect the glow sticks in your luggage. Personally, a few glow sticks are not worth the hassle to me.

PS: It feels like I am talking to my dyslexic self ... "robinb" to "robind" .

 

[luckey-lasvegas]

Thanks op! I need to get some for DD to take to girl scout camp next week.