Briggs and Riley @ Costco
#1
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Briggs and Riley @ Costco
My 10 year old Atlantic Luggage finally gave in after nearly 1 million miles... Research on this forum has made me lean towards B+R. Costco seems to be liquidating the older baseline model... u420XW-18 in chocolate. $189
I swung by and took a look and I was wondering if this model is different than the ones sold by B+R (ex, is it a special costco run with lesser quality).
Things I noticed -- no "handle" on the bottom of the bag for when you go-wheels out... handle seems a little "twisty".
I am heading to a bigger store to do some side-by-side but I am wondering if I passed a good deal up?
I swung by and took a look and I was wondering if this model is different than the ones sold by B+R (ex, is it a special costco run with lesser quality).
Things I noticed -- no "handle" on the bottom of the bag for when you go-wheels out... handle seems a little "twisty".
I am heading to a bigger store to do some side-by-side but I am wondering if I passed a good deal up?
#2
Join Date: Jul 2012
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I purchased one from Costco a few weeks ago (chocolate). It does indeed have nylon fabric based handle on the bottom. It is flush with the case so may be hard to see. As far as I can tell it is exactly the same as those that were discontinued by B+R (replaced by the new 2012 versions). Here is the main thread about this bag:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ravellers.html
Regards, Peter
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ravellers.html
Regards, Peter
#3
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Got mine from Costco. The top and side handles are nice big leather handles. The bottom handle is almost like a pocket in the nylon for you to grab - and it is hard to see. My B&R Transcend pieces have the same type of bottom handle, (and they are not from Costco), I believe this is how they are all designed.
I don't believe there is a special Costco addition - this is a good way to clear out older models, but even if it was, with both a B&R lifetime warranty, and incredible Costco return policy, I don't think you can find a better value.
I don't believe there is a special Costco addition - this is a good way to clear out older models, but even if it was, with both a B&R lifetime warranty, and incredible Costco return policy, I don't think you can find a better value.
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Thanks.. I must have not looked closely enough at the bottom of the bag... I was already getting strange looks comparing the BR and Tumi while in the store --- and store security probably didn't like it when I took some kirkland brand goodies and tested the sizing for the shirts.
Now I guess I have to decide if the old model is good enough or if I need to consider the new one.
Now I guess I have to decide if the old model is good enough or if I need to consider the new one.
#7
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Costco has a good return policy, see if you can't convince her to bring it home and give it a try. I thought the same thing (u-g-l-y)when I saw it in the store, but after one trip the color had completely grown on me, and now I actually admire it. I've always been a black only luggage guy, but I'm ready to branch out.
#9
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Its a solid price. The lock it comes with is a 3 number combo lock with a cable locking device.
Costco now has it marked with an asterisk so it will be going back to the vendor real soon in order to make room for new items. If you can grab one, its a solid deal with two lifetime warranties. Both Costco and B&R still offer a lifetime warranty. B&R is funny now as they will "sell" you a repair kit in lieu of you mailing it back for them to repair it for free;-)
Costco now has it marked with an asterisk so it will be going back to the vendor real soon in order to make room for new items. If you can grab one, its a solid deal with two lifetime warranties. Both Costco and B&R still offer a lifetime warranty. B&R is funny now as they will "sell" you a repair kit in lieu of you mailing it back for them to repair it for free;-)
#10
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I've done the bit of trying to do a trial packing in the COSTCO and have never been watched or felt that I was.
The Costco guarantee is honest and easy to get honored.
I am very devoted to Red Oxx bags but now and then need a bag with wheels for a specific task or situation. I've also bought bags at Costco for foreign visitors who had a bag failure while traveling.
The Costco guarantee is honest and easy to get honored.
I am very devoted to Red Oxx bags but now and then need a bag with wheels for a specific task or situation. I've also bought bags at Costco for foreign visitors who had a bag failure while traveling.
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#13
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Please don't discount Swiss Army. I love their Victorinox line their other lines look good. I was looking at Briggs and Riely but as you stated did not like that they send you a repair kit versus you sending it back to them for repairs. Swiss Army will send you a label and you then send it back. If they cannot repair it they will replace it with a current model gratis.
#15
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Recently bought 2 Briggs & Riley chocolate colored rollerboards further marked down from $189.99 to $139.99 apiece at Iwilei store in Honolulu, Hawaii. They were running out of stock & on Sunday only had a very few left. It is a very convenient size for bringing aboard and holds up pretty well as checked luggage. One of our relatives has logged A LOT of flights with this bag. He generally carries it aboard but we checked it & it only suffered some discoloration when the agriculatural agent put a sticker on the handle. Otherwise, the luggage holds up very nicely and is highly recommended. For the very reasonable price with the unconditional B&R warranty as well as the Costco unconditional return policy, you can't beat it! Saw THE SAME suitcase at a luggage store in different color for the full list price of $399.99!