Getting the best deal on Tumi: Negotiating in store, outlet or online?
May 8, 2008, 2:15 pm
#31
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Wow, a nearby costco just received a shipment of Tumis - 5 different models from alpha collection (2 backpacks, 22" carryon, wheeled brief and wheeled duffel). Priced <50% of retail. I picked up tumi 26102 for $230 (costco item 296478 if you want to call and check).
Costco return policy + Tumi = ^
Costco return policy + Tumi = ^
May 8, 2008, 3:03 pm
#32
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May 18, 2008, 10:17 pm
#34
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I can confirm that Costco is starting to carry TUMI, my local Costco (TUCSON AZ, GRANT COSTCO) had 3 styles in stock for about %45 off MSRP, one type of Leather backpack and two types of carry on's. I bought two of the Leather backpack (STYLE #92182D4), This style is not listed on TUMI website or any other site I've searched, I only found one on eBay at this link, (good pictures)
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI....2BSI%26otn%3D4
The Quality on this backpack is second to none in my opinion....
it does come with TRACER program and serial number...
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI....2BSI%26otn%3D4
The Quality on this backpack is second to none in my opinion....
it does come with TRACER program and serial number...
May 18, 2008, 11:43 pm
#35
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I can confirm that Costco is starting to carry TUMI, my local Costco (TUCSON AZ, GRANT COSTCO) had 3 styles in for about %50 off MSRP, Leather backpack and two types of carry on. I bought two of the Leather backpack (STYLE #92182D4), This style is not listed on TUMI website or any other site I've searched, I only found one on eBay at this link, (good pictures)
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting
The Quality on this backpack is second to none in my opinion....it does come with TRACER program and serial number...
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting
The Quality on this backpack is second to none in my opinion....it does come with TRACER program and serial number...
May 19, 2008, 7:07 am
#36
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I can confirm that Costco is starting to carry TUMI, my local Costco (TUCSON AZ, GRANT COSTCO) had 3 styles in for about %45 off MSRP, Leather backpack and two types of carry on. I bought two of the Leather backpack (STYLE 92182D4), This style is not listed on TUMI website or any other site I've searched, The Quality on this backpack is second to none in my opinion....it does come with TRACER program and serial number...
May 19, 2008, 7:10 am
#37
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I only found one on eBay at this link, (good pictures)
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting
May 19, 2008, 7:15 am
#38
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Most of the discussion here seems to be around the USA- however this IS FT.. so I have always found by far the best deals at the Lane Crawford stores in Hong Kong- particularly the location in the IFC has very good prices, and if you are a Lane Crawford preferred customer you can get 10% further off- you can become a preferred customer by spending 10,000 HKD in one go- which makes it an even better deal. The warranty is also the international Tumi warranty, and like Nordstroms L C has very good service (although no USA locations).
May 19, 2008, 9:44 am
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I have also purchased Tumi at an outlet store, and it carried the full warranty. Never tried to negotiate a price. I agree that Nordstrom is great about just taking the bag and sending it out to be repaired. Have also taken it to the Tumi store and gotten very good service. Never an argument.
Jun 4, 2010, 6:39 am
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Getting the best deal on Tumi: Negotiating in store, outlet or online?
I think Outlet Store is the best option....Actually 4 years ago i purchase a handbag for my sister from online..Leather was worst...i got used bag...i always prefer Outlet Store..i fell top of the world when i get Coach Outlet Coupon...
Jun 7, 2010, 6:01 am
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Jun 19, 2010, 6:08 am
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Just read the whole thread from start to finish - seems pretty timeless to me! What I could really do with is a handy price arbitrage guide. It seems the UK is not the place to be buying Tumi given that the wheeled garment carry on I have my eye on is 575 in the UK and $595 in the US...
Jun 22, 2010, 9:31 am
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For those looking at this post in summer 2010, ebags has got a big Tumi sale going on at present:
http://www.ebags.com/category/summer-sale/20047283
http://www.ebags.com/category/summer-sale/20047283
Jun 25, 2010, 5:29 pm
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While I'm pretty sure I'll be SOL if I need a warranty repair, I just bought a Tumi Alpha Continental 20" wide roller on ebay for $400 delivered. Description says it is in all factory packaging with tags, manuals, etc. List price was $595 and I tried everywhere to get it for less.