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Luggage advice please.

legarlu — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:41:18 GMT

Looking at buying some luggage for a cruise in a few weeks. Want something mid size approx 75-78cm, well made and durable.

Have looked at well know brands, eg samsonite, antler but some reviews suggest they aren't made like they use to be.

Anyone bought some lately?

Re: Luggage advice please.

*mrgrizz* — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:46:15 GMT

how often do you plan on using it?

if not very often what is wrong with the cheap stuff from big W?

had mine for years get used may 3 or 4 times a year

Re: Luggage advice please.

**meep** — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:54:38 GMT

have a look at lanza. middle of the range price wise, good quality.

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legarlu — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:01:06 GMT

I want something that lasts. I purchased a nice red bag in the 70's and it travelled a couple of times round the world as well a couple of cruises and interstate trips. It served me well with having to get someone to sit on it so it would close many times. Looking at a hard case without zippers preferably.

Re: Luggage advice please.

**meep** — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:06:33 GMT

lanza is one of the luggage that Choice tested. Dont know what the results were as you need to subscribe. Maybe worth looking into it.

aldi luggage has good reviews.

Re: Luggage advice please.

legarlu — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:14:21 GMT

Thanks meep. I didn't think to try Aldi.

Re: Luggage advice please.

**meep** — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:15:24 GMT

sorry, there is an option to purchase a single report as well.

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kennedia_nigricans — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:19:36 GMT

go to auctions and buy an old one from the days when things didn't fall apart when you use them first.

you also will pay a fraction

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kennedia_nigricans — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:21:13 GMT

i think i had one from aldi, i am pretty sure about that (although not 100%), the dragging handle fell off after a few hours which made it rather inconvenient to use.

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cherry*135 — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:45:17 GMT

I used to love my old suitcase with the clips. However since moving to a new one with zips I woukdnt ever go back to one with clips.

The latest ones (zip) have 4 wheels now and much eadier to push around.

I buy samsonite when on special 40% off.
They have a long guarantee.. 5 yrs I think.

We also have one from Target that has traveled the world and still in use.

If you intend to fly to places the some new style ones are extra light also.

Re: Luggage advice please.

cherry*135 — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:56:46 GMT

Bought a Samsonite 79cm -zipper, 4 wheels, weighs 3.6 kg last week. $239 sale price. To replace our oldest one with 2 wheels.

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legarlu — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:18:38 GMT

am*3 which Samsonite did you get and where did you buy it from if you don't mind me asking.

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ten*teeny*tiny*toes — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:43:06 GMT

Legarlu, I used my rewards points to get some Samsonite luggage. Its the B Lite spinner range.

I haven't tested them out yet but they are all all packed and ready to go, so I will report back after the flight and the cruise

They look great, and waaay lighter than my original hard, had to sit on it to close, Samsonite suitcase. Oh and I had the matching red Vanity Case, gosh those were the days....

Re: Luggage advice please.

**meep** — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:58:58 GMT

@legarlu wrote:
am*3 which Samsonite did you get and where did you buy it from if you don't mind me asking.

check out strandbags, they have it on sale atm

Re: Luggage advice please.

cherry*135 — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:23:04 GMT

It was from the M department store, the special ended last Sun though.. That store and DJ usually have a good range of suitcases.

Both usually have 35-40% luggage off from time to time on different brands. I saw an online store that had same discounted price and free delivery, though it is probably best to see them in person.

It was a B Lite-Fresh spinner (4 wheels).