Author Topic: best luggage (Read 40016 times)

est · « **on:** August 01, 2008, 07:58:58 AM »

I want to buy a set of luggage for about $1000 - anyone have any opinions on the best company or deals. I was told by a store that briggs and riley is the best, with a lifetime warranty- but they are very expensive is it worth it? any ideas where to get good deals?

E · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2008, 01:02:47 PM »

http://www.tumi.com/ is hands down the best luggage you just might not want to pay so much, woodberry commons has a Tumi outlet with better prices if your really interested

est · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2008, 04:27:13 PM »

what makes it the best? and how does it compare to briggs and riley? is there a lifetime warranty?

AsherO · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2008, 05:21:42 AM »

Just buy your luggage on Kingston Avenue (or your local equivalent). The way baggage handlers throw luggage around, I wouldn't expect any suitcase to last more than one trip lol

est · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2008, 08:27:18 AM »

thats why I wanted to know if it was worth spending a little more one time on briggs and riley and then having a lifetime warranty

AsherO · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2008, 06:39:49 PM »

Quote from: ER on August 14, 2008, 08:27:18 AM

thats why I wanted to know if it was worth spending a little more one time on briggs and riley and then having a lifetime warranty

If you keep having to pay return shipping then the warranty defeats it's purpose.

Also, lifetime warranties are usually limited (i.e. Briggs and Riley will only replace your damaged luggage x amount of times).

azhoopsfan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2010, 06:30:47 PM »

Looking for suggesions on the best type or where to buy large, cheap, light luggage to maximize the possibility of travelling with a single bag and avoiding the bag fee on the second bag.

Thanks

deals · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2010, 08:22:16 PM »

Quote from: azhoopsfan on January 19, 2010, 06:30:47 PM

Looking for suggesions on the best type or where to buy large, cheap, light luggage to maximize the possibility of travelling with a single bag and avoiding the bag fee on the second bag.

Thanks

remember the first bag has a max of 50 pound (if you not elite etc...)

Daniel · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2010, 02:27:42 PM »

Quote from: azhoopsfan on January 19, 2010, 06:30:47 PM

Looking for suggesions on the best type or where to buy large, cheap, light luggage to maximize the possibility of travelling with a single bag and avoiding the bag fee on the second bag.

Thanks

If you live in NY- Amazing savings had cheap and big soft trunks last time I needed to buy

Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2010, 02:56:04 PM »

I like traveling with the $30-$40 30" long duffels that Costco sells. Pretty light, can fit a ton of stuff inside, and they can fit into smaller spaces than traditional luggage.

hocker · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2010, 07:43:58 PM »

me 2!

Daniel · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:29:22 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 20, 2010, 02:56:04 PM

I like traveling with the $30-$40 30" long duffels that Costco sells. Pretty light, can fit a ton of stuff inside, and they can fit into smaller spaces than traditional luggage.

Do they have wheels?

Dan · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:36:34 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on January 25, 2010, 03:29:22 PM

Do they have wheels?

Yes, of course.

Daniel · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:57:19 PM »

Dan, is this the one you mean
http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=11469069&search=duffel&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=duffel&Ntt=duffel&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

I usually buy these:
http://www.amarobags.com/product-p/45341.htm
(ignore the minimum order- you can talk them into it)

Dan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:11:49 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on January 25, 2010, 03:57:19 PM

Dan, is this the one you mean
http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=11469069&search=duffel&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=duffel&Ntt=duffel&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

I usually buy these:
http://www.amarobags.com/product-p/45341.htm
(ignore the minimum order- you can talk them into it)

My local costco has a different brand and a better looking bag, but yes, that's the idea.
And because it's from Costco they'll stand behind the bag.

How much do the Amaro bags weigh and how do you order just 1 or 2?

Daniel · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:27:10 PM »

I'll have to weigh them when I get a chance. I just tell them that I want to try and sell a few pieces and see how they sell. I was able to pick them up locally from their warehouse. But cosco looks just as good.

Dan · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:29:57 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on January 25, 2010, 04:27:10 PM

I'll have to weigh them when I get a chance. I just tell them that I want to try and sell a few pieces and see how they sell. I was able to pick them up locally from their warehouse. But cosco looks just as good.

I like that the Amaro's are 34" long.

Daniel · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:33:38 PM »

Right, that is very good. Whatever the official airline dimensions are, I've never had an issue with these bags. I've actually used 36 or 38" bags before and also no one said anything...

Dan · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:54:36 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on January 25, 2010, 04:33:38 PM

Right, that is very good. Whatever the official airline dimensions are, I've never had an issue with these bags. I've actually used 36 or 38" bags before and also no one said anything...

Generally you're allowed 62 total linear inches.

I see now that the Amaro's are less tall and are narrower than the Costco bags...if you can check the weight on them with a luggage scale that would be great!

Amaro=61 total linear inches
Costco=60 total linear inches

Daniel · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:56:20 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 25, 2010, 04:54:36 PM

Generally you're allowed 62 total linear inches.

I see now that the Amaro's are less tall and are narrower than the Costco bags...if you can check the weight on them with a luggage scale that would be great!

Amaro=61 total linear inches
Costco=60 total linear inches

Have you ever seen an airline agent pull out a tape measure?