NYC subway and high-end jewelry

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#16
apey_grapey said:
Those things are ordinary sightings. Most of the time no one pays attention to anybody on the subway - it's a city of self-centered people ("eight million centers of the universe"). I do, however, notice the ones gripping the pole with two white-knuckled hands; they're most likely tourists as the locals try to touch as little of the subway as possible.

One tip: If it's late at night and there aren't many people around, ride either in the first car where the driver is, or in the middle car where the person who operates the door is.
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hihihi... thanks for the tip, you're funny :)
 
#17
All good advice. My sister had her purse "picked" after she had been using a new IPhone in Century 21. The person obviously saw her using it and targeted her. On the other hand, virtually every person on the subway is using their devices with headphones.

The subway is very safe. Late at night, I'd be more cautious.

When traveling, I just ask myself, do I really need to wear this? If not, leave it home.
 
#18
apey_grapey said:
I do, however, notice the ones gripping the pole with two white-knuckled hands; they're most likely tourists as the locals try to touch as little of the subway as possible.
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Off topic, but I found out there is a reason why nobody wants to touch anything on the subway the first time I went to New York. I heading up the stairs to Battery Park, and I grabbed the rail. My hand came away sticky with some unknown substance! :sick: :laugh:
 
#19
I've lived in NYC my entire life and I can say it is safe. Just be mindful and pay attention to your surroundings. NYC has so many people from all walks of life with different incomes and you will not be the only person on the subway wearing/carrying expensive items. I do it all the time.

You have nothing to worry about regarding the subway ride from the village to Columbia. The train will be going along really populated areas and you are not going into the "ghettos" at all.

Most people on the subway pay attention to themselves. Also, if you are concerned, you can ride in the car where the conductor is. Not to judge or anything, but since you have such expensive pieces, why don't you just take a cab and save yourself the trouble? With that said, things can happen in the cab ride too and basically anywhere really.

I think you are safe. Just don't look nervous and call attention to yourself. Look like you belong and just act like you don't care or give a crap. If you portray yourself like that, you will be fine. If you bring attention to yourself or act in a way that makes you appear like you don't belong, people will start paying attention to you.
 
#20
I personally never take public transportation but use taxi or car service app I can easily book a car with, called "Uber" via my iphone. It can be used from Android and iPad too.
It's very convenient because it will tell you how long it would take the car to get to you (usually in minutes), send you an alert when the car is arriving, etc.

The problem with Washington Heights is you might not see many yellow cabs, in which case Uber comes really handy. You can download the app on your phone.

Good luck and be safe :)
 
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#21
When I lived in Manhattan (90-92) the worst thing that happened to me was that someone through a candy wrapper at me on the subway. Once.

Here are the rules I lived by:

1) walk with purpose
2) don't look people in the eye when walking
3) if you have to read a map (this was before mobiles) go into a building or store to do it
4) do not ask directions on the street
5) do not point at things
6) when on the subway do not look at anyone else and
7) do not touch the pole
8) if it is late at night, do not walk on the sidewalk, walk on the street near the cars away from dark doorways
9) do not wear or carry anything you don't mind parting with
10) I personally did not take the subway after 8 PM
11) I did not walk in the park alone during or after dusk
12) Now, I would not use a mobile on the street, I'd go into a building to call or look at data

Sorry if these seem blunt or over the top, but they are what kept me safe
 
#23
saligator said:
When I lived in Manhattan (90-92) the worst thing that happened to me was that someone through a candy wrapper at me on the subway. Once.

Here are the rules I lived by:

1) walk with purpose
2) don't look people in the eye when walking
3) if you have to read a map (this was before mobiles) go into a building or store to do it
4) do not ask directions on the street
5) do not point at things
6) when on the subway do not look at anyone else and
7) do not touch the pole
8) if it is late at night, do not walk on the sidewalk, walk on the street near the cars away from dark doorways
9) do not wear or carry anything you don't mind parting with
10) I personally did not take the subway after 8 PM
11) I did not walk in the park alone during or after dusk
12) Now, I would not use a mobile on the street, I'd go into a building to call or look at data

Sorry if these seem blunt or over the top, but they are what kept me safe
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NYC has changed dramatically and is much safer post Giuliani and then Bloomberg.
 
#27
saligator said:
When I lived in Manhattan (90-92) the worst thing that happened to me was that someone through a candy wrapper at me on the subway. Once.

Here are the rules I lived by:

1) walk with purpose
2) don't look people in the eye when walking
3) if you have to read a map (this was before mobiles) go into a building or store to do it
4) do not ask directions on the street
5) do not point at things
6) when on the subway do not look at anyone else and
7) do not touch the pole
8) if it is late at night, do not walk on the sidewalk, walk on the street near the cars away from dark doorways
9) do not wear or carry anything you don't mind parting with
10) I personally did not take the subway after 8 PM
11) I did not walk in the park alone during or after dusk
12) Now, I would not use a mobile on the street, I'd go into a building to call or look at data

Sorry if these seem blunt or over the top, but they are what kept me safe
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Yeah that is VERY extreme especially the subway after 8pm and not looking at a cellphone in public.. But whatever works best for you to feel safe is what you should do!
 
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