*** UPDATE *** Long-Term Use
This will probably be my last update on this carry-on. I got the original in March of 2014 and it is now May, 2015.
I quit taking notes on this bag, but I was just a couple legs shy of A-List Preferred on Southwest last year (50 one-way/25 round trips per year), but I had a few trips on other airlines and I've continued this year so I'd guess I have about 30+ trips on this bag.
Still works great, still looks fine, wheels and handle are still functioning great. Costco still gets these in as a single carry-on every now and then, and they often have a 2-piece set.
I can't recommend this enough. I considered it disposable luggage I have not had to dispose of. I still think folks who get a Rimowa hard spinner are nuts
But hey, I waste money my way ... you waste money your way, it's all good!