Originally Posted by
guv1976
ernestnywang , what do you think is the current,
depreciated value of a bag you purchased "years ago" for $120? You're not entitled to your original purchase price or the cost of replacement for a bag that is several years old.
I would jump at 10,000 AAdvantage miles if I were you, and see if you can possibly add to them by crediting some of your future hotel stays, car rentals, or oneworld flights to AAdvantage.
Any time I've had the airline break or misplace a bag, they've covered replacement value, as long as it's reasonable. $120 is more than reasonable of an ask, it's quite low for a suitcase even.
What is the depreciation curve on a suitcase? Who calculates that? Is it age or usage dependent?