[mars6423]

well i would never personally put any electronics such as a playstation portable or an ipod in checked luggage, the ipod is able to fit into your pocket or easily into a carryon bag (not sure about the playstation, haven't seen one)

i am pretty sure it says do not pack electronics in your checked luggage as the airline isn't responsible for that (seen that many times i have booked a flight, as well as on signs at the airport near check in) so i think your gonna be out of luck here

what you bring up with the designer clothes, the airline will refund the money if you can prove it with a reciept (easy if you put it on your credit card) but many times i believe they will have a limit where it is for "regular" clothes (the term isnt popping intomy head) rather than designer as many people may claim that they lost a gucci bag or whatnot