RIMOWA Luggage Brand Protection
To me it sure looks like Rimowa has the brand protected over the last several years since the take over. All these places that were selling the luggage at those big discounted prices are now long gone.. I myself being a Rimowa fanatic really liked seeing that with the brand... No more KD etc etc etc...! Whats others thoughts..?
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Originally Posted by bulbmogul
(Post 32657918)
To me it sure looks like Rimowa has the brand protected over the last several years since the take over. All these places that were selling the luggage at those big discounted prices are now long gone.. I myself being a Rimowa fanatic really liked seeing that with the brand... No more KD etc etc etc...! Whats others thoughts..?
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Originally Posted by Chris2013
(Post 32658066)
I think Tumi and Rimowa do a great job at keeping the brand exclusive and not letting their product be found at discount stores. Having boutiques in high-end shopping districts also adds to the brand cachet. I do wish Rimowa would have airport locations as thats when many people have the most amount of free time to browse for new luggage. I usually hit up the Tumi store in the airport and check out the new styles and if something really catches my eye, I'll order it when I get home. I think Rimowa could grow their customer base if they followed suit. Nothing like a captive audience with disposable income to sell expensive luggage.
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Originally Posted by bulbmogul
(Post 32658107)
I hardly ever ever been to a international airport that does not have a huge flagship store.. Large Shopping mall Worldwide have huge flagship stores.. Was in Seoul recently and spent several hours in the Rimowa Shop.
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Originally Posted by Chris2013
(Post 32658130)
I was talking domestic. Yes, International airports are far ahead of the US in terms of the quality and quantity of their shopping/dining/just about everything. I fly domestically 80% of the time and I'd really like to see the US take some cues from Europe/Asia in this area.
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RIMOWA, yes.
Tumi, no. lol Tumi can be found at discount retailers like TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack and Off Saks Fifth. LVMH has better control, than Samsonite, in product distribution to retail stores and authorized retailers. |
Tumi is in every decent outlet mall. Nothing special about the brand anymore.
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Don't count on the Rimowa iPhone cases working well with wireless charging. One of the main reasons why I would avoid some phone case nowadays.
Originally Posted by Chris2013
(Post 32658130)
I was talking domestic. Yes, International airports are far ahead of the US in terms of the quality and quantity of their shopping/dining/just about everything. I fly domestically 80% of the time and I'd really like to see the US take some cues from Europe/Asia in this area.
Given how airlines charge for baggage fees, how airlines handle baggage and the inconveniences of having checked luggage when it could otherwise be avoidable, buying luggage at airports has limited attraction for me. If I were to be replacing a bag on the fly, it can be very convenient, but likely not the best deal -- especially if I've already hit the duty free limit for a trip or otherwise was going to do so. |
Originally Posted by LondonElite
(Post 32659939)
Tumi is in every decent outlet mall. Nothing special about the brand anymore.
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Originally Posted by bulbmogul
(Post 32660218)
One can find Tumi just about everywhere but you play hell trying to find RIMOWA at any of these low ball discount joints . LV really has put the clamps on it for Rimowa ever since the take over... I think the recognition of the brand name is even higher now for some reason...
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
(Post 32660029)
Don't count on the Rimowa iPhone cases working well with wireless charging. One of the main reasons why I would avoid some phone case nowadays.
I dislike the shopping mall experience at airports in Europe and Asia where it means having to navigate via channels of more crowded areas set up to maximize foot traffic at retailers and even slow down passenger flows somewhat in order to do that and increase retail sales revenue and profits for the airport owner/operator. Given how airlines charge for baggage fees, how airlines handle baggage and the inconveniences of having checked luggage when it could otherwise be avoidable, buying luggage at airports has limited attraction for me. If I were to be replacing a bag on the fly, it can be very convenient, but likely not the best deal -- especially if I've already hit the duty free limit for a trip or otherwise was going to do so. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0a6b5683d.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bdccfa228.jpeg |
Originally Posted by hornillas1
(Post 32659919)
RIMOWA, yes.
Tumi, no. lol Tumi can be found at discount retailers like TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack and Off Saks Fifth. LVMH has better control, than Samsonite, in product distribution to retail stores and authorized retailers. I do agree that LVMH does have a better grip on its distribution but doesn't change the fact that these two brands compete for the same buyer pool looking for high-end luggage. I'd venture to guess about 90% of people looking to spend upwards of $500 on a suitcase are debating between Tumi and Rimowa. |
Originally Posted by LondonElite
(Post 32660230)
But quality has gone sharply downhill since LV takeover.
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Originally Posted by bulbmogul
(Post 32660218)
One can find Tumi just about everywhere but you play hell trying to find RIMOWA at any of these low ball discount joints . LV really has put the clamps on it for Rimowa ever since the take over... I think the recognition of the brand name is even higher now for some reason...
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Originally Posted by Chris2013
(Post 32660232)
I'd venture to guess about 90% of people looking to spend upwards of $500 on a suitcase are debating between Tumi and Rimowa.
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