Eek, I didn't know it was possible to pay that much for one!

I do sorta feel your pain, though, as I find I reject the majority of the ones I look at on the basis of poor construction to the handle mechanism. If it looks like it can't stand a knock without breaking (or breaking off), I won't buy it. Thrift stores are full of used rollaboards with either worn cheap wheels or broken handles or handle guides.

Also, if you're ever forced to check a rollaboard (such as with full bins on a jet), you stand an excellent chance of it coming back to you with something broken. RJs and gate checks seem gentler but still out of your control.

Have been happy with my latest one a $24 "American Uni" brand bought at one of those Strip luggage shops in Las Vegas.