Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
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Given that Tumi has cut out all discount outlets from carrying their brand, .
Not at all. Every single Tumi I bought (and we have quite a few of both Tumi and TTech) came from a discounter for at least 40% off retail.
Costco was the best given the return policy but I also got them from Nordstrom Rack, TJMaxx, Tumi outlet and probably a few others...
I probably don't care that much about warranty beyond 5 yrs as by then I'll want a newer design anyways.