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isis715 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 09:51 PM

Has anyone had any problems constantly setting off security alarms in stores with their koobas? My mom's Meredith seems to do it (I thought it was her iPhone case but), now that I got a new yellow Elisha, I'm setting off the alarms too. I don't have anything different in my bag that I don't hold with any others (including Kooba) but this is all new to me. Any suggestions? I might return the bag if I can't resolve this.

KoobaMe · Jul 24th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Wow - how odd! I've never had that happen. I hope you're able to figure it out and keep your lovely yellow Elisha!

HuskyLover · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:50 AM

I have had this happen several times while carrying my Sienna. I didn't put 2 & 2 together at first, but I did finally figure out it was only when carrying that bag! Also it doesn't do it in all stores, so it must be certain systems. I set off Walgreen's every time!

Compass Rose · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Holy Toot! I never heard of this before!! I think the tags are all just pure brass.

jojon21 · Jul 24th, 2008, 11:05 AM

I had sold a BNWT Kooba Elisha on eBay, and the buyer contacted me to ask if I had left a sensor in it (which I did not). She said the security alarm went off as she was leaving a Belk store and she couldn't figure out what else it could have been!

jojon21 · Jul 24th, 2008, 11:56 AM

I also wanted to add that I have not had any problems with alarms going off with any of my Koobas (devin, elisha, carly, bow wallet).

isis715 · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Thanks for all your responses! This is my third Kooba so I was a little weirded out. I have yet to decide if I'm going to return it...we'll have to see how annoying it gets.

tanmon · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:56 PM

one way or another, a kooba always manages to draw attention.

isis715 · Jul 27th, 2008, 03:31 AM

Well, it looks like Borders decided it for me! After setting off the alarm today, they placed my bag on their de-magnetizing panel and I haven't set off any alarms since

! Hope this info helps!

HuskyLover · Jul 27th, 2008, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by isis715

Well, it looks like Borders decided it for me! After setting off the alarm today, they placed my bag on their de-magnetizing panel and I haven't set off any alarms since

! Hope this info helps!

I'm going to have to try that - my Farrah set off an alarm yeserday at the video rental store!

Compass Rose · Jul 28th, 2008, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by tanmonahan

one way or another, a kooba always manages to draw attention.

I really wish we knew exactly what it was!!!

yvalenz · Jul 29th, 2008, 04:27 PM

I've had this happen with a different bag and for the life of me, couldn't figure out what it was. I came home and opened every compartment, zipper, pocket and sure enough - there was one of those little 'stick" sensors hiding inside!

they're pretty small (only about 1") and mine was black so i couldn't see it - it's about the size of the ones that they stick on to CD cases. Does that make sense?

Having another store "demagnetize" it is also a good idea!

Samia · Jul 29th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Sorry I don't have a Kooba and really don't know what your mom's bag looks like, but just wanted to add that I have the same problem with one of my Linea Pelle bags, it has a lot of metallic studs, maybe thats the reason for mine.

beachbunnyrenee · Aug 2nd, 2008, 12:26 PM

Some times a small security magnetic strip may be left inside the bag. Did you check all the pockets? I've heard the magnetic strip will set off alarms.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 09:51 PM	#1
isis715 OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	Security Alarms and Kooba Has anyone had any problems constantly setting off security alarms in stores with their koobas? My mom's Meredith seems to do it (I thought it was her iPhone case but), now that I got a new yellow Elisha, I'm setting off the alarms too. I don't have anything different in my bag that I don't hold with any others (including Kooba) but this is all new to me. Any suggestions? I might return the bag if I can't resolve this.
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Jul 24th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#3
HuskyLover Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 768	I have had this happen several times while carrying my Sienna. I didn't put 2 & 2 together at first, but I did finally figure out it was only when carrying that bag! Also it doesn't do it in all stores, so it must be certain systems. I set off Walgreen's every time!
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Jul 24th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#4
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,622	Holy Toot! I never heard of this before!! I think the tags are all just pure brass.
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Jul 24th, 2008, 11:05 AM	#5
jojon21 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 557	I had sold a BNWT Kooba Elisha on eBay, and the buyer contacted me to ask if I had left a sensor in it (which I did not). She said the security alarm went off as she was leaving a Belk store and she couldn't figure out what else it could have been!
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Jul 24th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#6
jojon21 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 557	I also wanted to add that I have not had any problems with alarms going off with any of my Koobas (devin, elisha, carly, bow wallet).
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Jul 24th, 2008, 08:56 AM	#2
KoobaMe Hardware Junkie ♥ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,566	Wow - how odd! I've never had that happen. I hope you're able to figure it out and keep your lovely yellow Elisha!

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#7
isis715 OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	Thanks for all your responses! This is my third Kooba so I was a little weirded out. I have yet to decide if I'm going to return it...we'll have to see how annoying it gets.
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Jul 24th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#8
tanmon Belen Echandia SM Joined: May 2008 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 772	one way or another, a kooba always manages to draw attention.
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Jul 27th, 2008, 03:31 AM	#9
isis715 OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	Well, it looks like Borders decided it for me! After setting off the alarm today, they placed my bag on their de-magnetizing panel and I haven't set off any alarms since! Hope this info helps!
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Jul 29th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#12
yvalenz LAMB-a-liscious!! Joined: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,626	I've had this happen with a different bag and for the life of me, couldn't figure out what it was. I came home and opened every compartment, zipper, pocket and sure enough - there was one of those little 'stick" sensors hiding inside! they're pretty small (only about 1") and mine was black so i couldn't see it - it's about the size of the ones that they stick on to CD cases. Does that make sense? Having another store "demagnetize" it is also a good idea!
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Jul 29th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#13
Samia Missing Life Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,144	Sorry I don't have a Kooba and really don't know what your mom's bag looks like, but just wanted to add that I have the same problem with one of my Linea Pelle bags, it has a lot of metallic studs, maybe thats the reason for mine.
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Aug 2nd, 2008, 12:26 PM	#14
beachbunnyrenee Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Bluegrass state Posts: 37	Some times a small security magnetic strip may be left inside the bag. Did you check all the pockets? I've heard the magnetic strip will set off alarms.

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