Originally Posted by
Global Adventurer
😱 That looks terrible. I heard that luggage can avoid being damaged if you load it with something even some torn down boxes etc that you can throw away once you get to your destination. That's just what I have heard. But I wouldn't even check a Rimowa in the first place getting all those dents and scratches. But I'm in the minority. Thanks for the photo.
Our carry on Rimowas have held up pretty well. This one has been getting abused for 14 years. . Patina.

. We'll see how long I can keep it in use. Iinteresting idea on the stuffing the cases thing.
The Cabin and Business Multiwheels have also been all over the place for more than a decade. Luckily in much better shape. The wifey's Salsa Air has been checked once. Suffered a broken handle. Not good.