Another premium brand in addition to Tumi & B&R that will cover any damage is Boyt.

While not carried as widely, they make first class bags. I have had a medium and large size rolling "rectangles" for 5 years of heavy travel. Domestic and Int. When one of them finally "broke a leg" the store where they were purchased (Robinson's in Philadelphia) sent it in to Boyt for me. two weeks later, it was back good as new. They had also replaced all of the exterior leather and rivets that had been scuffed up over the years in addition to the damaged "leg." The balistic nylon still looks great.

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[This message has been edited by BLADE (edited 09-09-1999).]

SAMSONITE-No problem with them paying for repairs since I was able to provide a sales receipt proving purchase within the warranty period. Work was done locally by shop approved by Samsonite.

I went to a local "Luggage Outlet" store and got a Briggs & Reilly garment bag and rolling bag. They weren't cheap, but they are so well made. And their warranty is they'll fix it no matter who breaks it. They're located in Half Moon Bay, CA, just a hour away from here.

And something else I just love--those Eagle Creek Pack-It Systems. They make packing and finding things when packed a breeze.

[This message has been edited by Nanook (edited 09-12-1999).]

I agree with Dgolds: after my first Andiamo bag, I won't use anything else (I now have 6 plus their toilet kit). They're not cheap, but they're nearly indestructible. And when a zipper gave out after ten years, my dealer (probably the same one Dgolds uses, since we live five blocks apart!) sent it in. They replaced the zipper...as well as the other zipper (figured it may be dieing, too)...and replaced a strap that had gotten a bit frayed. Total cost (and bear in mind that each zipper was about 50", going around three sides): $35, including round-trip shipping!

BTW: said dealer reports that Andiamo is the only brand he recommends to get repaired. The others all charge enough more (and a replacement bag is enough cheaper) that you do better to buy new.