Have you ever seen an airline agent pull out a tape measure?
Yes.
Wow! With what airline? Was the bag clearly over regulation or borderline looking?
where can i get good suitcases for cheap ?
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.
they have LIFETIME warranty