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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
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First, welcome to Flyertalk!
Personally, I cannot justify the cost for the more expensive bags.
I have a tendency to buy the cheap bags... and you know what? They last me for years.
Occasionally, we use them when my partner is going back home to Colombia and wants to carry a lot of things for family. We actually just leave the bags there... or cocoon them when returning.
I know many like the quality... and say they last for years.... but I am not rough on my luggage... and have been fortunate.