Originally Posted by QueenOfCoach

As a passenger, I have two choices.

First, buy a suitcase that fits easily in the overhead bin, but not the sizer, thus gaining more room to carry on my clothes, equipment, etc, and avoiding a checked bag fee if not elite.

Second, buy a suitcase that fits in the sizer, thus needing to check (and pay for if not elite) another bag for clothes, equipment, etc, and hope that the sizer is always enforced....

......I'll just go with buying an using a bag that fits in the overhead bin but not necessarily in the sizer.