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Old Mar 23, 2008, 4:03 pm
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Henk

I had the TV on in the background last night. Was watching luxury something or other and saw Henk suitcase. Looks cool but with such a hefty price tag you have got to have more money than sense.
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Old Mar 23, 2008, 5:22 pm
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OMG... you need more than sense... you need lots of cents as well....

Very nice... but I would never spend that type of money on luggage.

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Old Mar 23, 2008, 6:37 pm
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Im not exactly a frugal person

And that is insane.
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Old Mar 23, 2008, 10:29 pm
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At about EUR20,000 or so per bag (plus VAT within Europe and customs duty elsewhere), I think it would compliment my Costco underwear very nicely.

I guess Henk customers never need wheels on their baggage, they have their 'man' to take care of all that.
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Old Mar 24, 2008, 7:18 am
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Originally Posted by RichardInSF
At about EUR20,000 or so per bag (plus VAT within Europe and customs duty elsewhere), I think it would compliment my Costco underwear very nicely.

I guess Henk customers never need wheels on their baggage, they have their 'man' to take care of all that.
If I ever get so much money that I have a 20,000 Euro suitcase, it isnt going to be a guy carrying it for me. Er, forget I said that
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Old Mar 24, 2008, 12:54 pm
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I guess Henk customers never need wheels on their baggage, they have their 'man' to take care of all that.
It has wheels. they are hidden in the sides and come out when you pull out the telescope handle. The wheels are big with spikes.
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Old Mar 24, 2008, 12:57 pm
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It has wheels. they are hidden in the sides and come out when you pull out the telescope handle. The wheels are big with spikes.
How much horsepower?
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Old Mar 27, 2008, 4:10 pm
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cmon, $30K for quality luggage isnt that bad. i dont think that gets you bespoke from henk does it? but its serious quality.

what gets more ridiculous is $30K for, say a pen thats not even limited edition.
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
cmon, $30K for quality luggage isnt that bad. i dont think that gets you bespoke from henk does it? but its serious quality.

what gets more ridiculous is $30K for, say a pen thats not even limited edition.
Both are so ridiculous that it would be difficult if not impossible for me to argue that one was more or less ridiculous than the other. Also, about the most I have seem for a non-limited edition pen is a couple thousand.
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
cmon, $30K for quality luggage isnt that bad.
This $30k gets you ONE smallish bag. It's an insane price, bordering on stupid.

$30k for a full set of luggage would be silly, but at least you'd be getting something for your money.
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Old Mar 27, 2008, 5:02 pm
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im just saying this is nothing compared to some products that are out there. also, production materials >
...yearly sales cap of 200 cases...

...even with 45 lbs inside, the case exerts only an ounce of pressure in the user’s hand...eliminates the standard rumble of a rolling suitcase...retractable titanium wheels...

...carbon-fiber composite shell, created with the same processes that forge the strong, lightweight cockpit of a Formula-1 racecar. Inside, rare Italian wood veneer and woven horsehair fashion unique compartments for belongings, inspired by the upholstery of the Queen Mum’s chair. The buttons are made from the finest black ebony wood – the material of Stradivarius violins – and the interior dividers are composed of the super-strong fabric of parachutes...

...built-in case that preserves the moisture of cigars...attaché case of calf leather...
http://www.frogdesign.com/case-study...d-luggage.html

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
im just saying this is nothing compared to some products that are out there. also, production materials >
...yearly sales cap of 200 cases...

...even with 45 lbs inside, the case exerts only an ounce of pressure in the user’s hand...eliminates the standard rumble of a rolling suitcase...retractable titanium wheels...

...carbon-fiber composite shell, created with the same processes that forge the strong, lightweight cockpit of a Formula-1 racecar. Inside, rare Italian wood veneer and woven horsehair fashion unique compartments for belongings, inspired by the upholstery of the Queen Mum’s chair. The buttons are made from the finest black ebony wood – the material of Stradivarius violins – and the interior dividers are composed of the super-strong fabric of parachutes...

...built-in case that preserves the moisture of cigars...attaché case of calf leather...
http://www.frogdesign.com/case-study...d-luggage.html
None of which makes it anything other than stupid
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who cares how people spend their money...

most of this stuff is more ridiculous >
http://www.bornrich.org/entry/top-15...-collectibles/
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
who cares how people spend their money...
Apparently you.


Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
most of this stuff is more ridiculous >
http://www.bornrich.org/entry/top-15...-collectibles/
No argument that is is as stupid or more so. It doesnt change my view of Henk suitcases. Although at least they arent hideously tacky like most of the stuff in the above link (with a noteworthy exception to Molly Sims)
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
most of this stuff is more ridiculous >
http://www.bornrich.org/entry/top-15...-collectibles/
What I find funny about all these things is that the underlying article is pretty mundane. They just superglued diamonds on it to meet the targeted price. No craftsmanship required.
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