Originally Posted by Coathanger
I too have always wanted a TUMI, and am thinking of getting one as a graduation present for myself. Not too crazy about the Gen4 and derivative products, but love this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TUMI-2967-at...QQcmdZViewItem
The 2967 looks fantastic in my mind, but is it practical? I only ever carry around a laptop (and associated cables) and some folders. I have an STM Backpack, but the creases it leaves on my jackets are not very good for my suit.
Yes, I tend to agree. I couldn't find the 2967 on the Tumi website so don't know if they are still making it or not. I have always been curious where some of this "new" Tumi stuff comes from on E-Bay and have always been nervous about buying it on E-Bay. I asked Tumi that question a couple of years ago when I had to send back a suitcase for repair and they told me they have a couple of "outlet" stores where they send some of their "mistakes" and maybe people buy them there and try to sell them as "perfect" on e-Bay. They also said it will be marked inside the bag if it is a "second" and that those items don't carry the standard Tumi warranty. I think I will just buy from a retail store so if I have any problems I have some back up. I like the customer service that Tumi gives