Looking for a new rollaboard.
Jun 7, 2005 | 4:34 pm
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Looking for a new rollaboard.
I know I saw a thread on this but I can't find it.
I need to replace my 20" er, (not the 22") and it needs to be lightweight in case I can't find some big strong husky to help me heft it into the overhead bin.
I need to replace my 20" er, (not the 22") and it needs to be lightweight in case I can't find some big strong husky to help me heft it into the overhead bin.
Jun 7, 2005 | 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Marylou
I know I saw a thread on this but I can't find it.
I need to replace my 20" er, (not the 22") and it needs to be lightweight in case I can't find some big strong husky to help me heft it into the overhead bin.
I need to replace my 20" er, (not the 22") and it needs to be lightweight in case I can't find some big strong husky to help me heft it into the overhead bin.
I recently replaced a bag that had over a million miles on it. After doing some research, I went with TravelPro and I've really enjoyed my selection. I can't be certain if they make the best bags out there, but it is certainly the best bag I have ever owned. And they definitely have a lightweight line that seems to match what you are looking for. You'll likely hear various suggestions, but I'd recommend putting TravelPro on the list of brands to consider. Good Luck!
Jun 7, 2005 | 4:53 pm
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It's a matter of personal taste, I guess. I absolutely detested the TravelPro set (not so much the rollaboard as the smaller carryon) that I had and finally threw it out. I spent a mint on a Tumi set and do not regret a penny of it.
Jun 7, 2005 | 6:40 pm
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Originally Posted by vasantn
It's a matter of personal taste, I guess. I absolutely detested the TravelPro set (not so much the rollaboard as the smaller carryon) that I had and finally threw it out. I spent a mint on a Tumi set and do not regret a penny of it.
Jun 7, 2005 | 6:47 pm
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The Everly Brothers are echoing through my head again:
Well, Hello Marylou...
Why confine your question solely to the Delta forum when you can have a wider audience of FlyerTalk members answer your question?
The moderator of the TravelBuzz! forum, richard, may or may not decide to merge this thread with one that already exists pertaining to this topic for your convenience, but TravelBuzz! is indeed the correct forum in which to post this.
So, Marylou grab your suitcase and follow this thread to
...oh I forgot. You dont have your suitcase yet...
Anyway, good luck in finding that elusive yet perfect rollerboard (rollaboard?) for your future travels!
Regards,
Canarsie
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Well, Hello Marylou...
Why confine your question solely to the Delta forum when you can have a wider audience of FlyerTalk members answer your question?
The moderator of the TravelBuzz! forum, richard, may or may not decide to merge this thread with one that already exists pertaining to this topic for your convenience, but TravelBuzz! is indeed the correct forum in which to post this.
So, Marylou grab your suitcase and follow this thread to
...oh I forgot. You dont have your suitcase yet...
Anyway, good luck in finding that elusive yet perfect rollerboard (rollaboard?) for your future travels!
Regards,
Canarsie
Co-Moderator, Delta forum
Jun 7, 2005 | 6:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Marylou
Ouch! I just priced the 20" wheeled carryon at $550. Is this what you're talking about? http://www.tumi.com/products/index.c...tegoryid=23840
Jun 8, 2005 | 5:18 am
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Go to Marshall's, Ross's, A.J. Wright, and Value City and look through the bags. They have everybody's leftovers. The only one I saw over $50 last week was a hardsided Sampsonite rollon for $75.
They have light ones, heavy ones, black ones purple ones, and a couple of tiger and leapord designs. Most all for $39.95.
They have light ones, heavy ones, black ones purple ones, and a couple of tiger and leapord designs. Most all for $39.95.
Jun 8, 2005 | 8:44 am
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
The Everly Brothers are echoing through my head again:
Well, Hello Marylou...
Why confine your question solely to the Delta forum when you can have a wider audience of FlyerTalk members answer your question?
The moderator of the TravelBuzz! forum, richard, may or may not decide to merge this thread with one that already exists pertaining to this topic for your convenience, but TravelBuzz! is indeed the correct forum in which to post this.
So, Marylou grab your suitcase and follow this thread to
...oh I forgot. You dont have your suitcase yet...
Anyway, good luck in finding that elusive yet perfect rollerboard (rollaboard?) for your future travels!
Regards,
Canarsie
Co-Moderator, Delta forum
Well, Hello Marylou...
Why confine your question solely to the Delta forum when you can have a wider audience of FlyerTalk members answer your question?
The moderator of the TravelBuzz! forum, richard, may or may not decide to merge this thread with one that already exists pertaining to this topic for your convenience, but TravelBuzz! is indeed the correct forum in which to post this.
So, Marylou grab your suitcase and follow this thread to
...oh I forgot. You dont have your suitcase yet...
Anyway, good luck in finding that elusive yet perfect rollerboard (rollaboard?) for your future travels!
Regards,
Canarsie
Co-Moderator, Delta forum
Jun 8, 2005 | 10:01 am
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Jun 8, 2005 | 2:08 pm
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Originally Posted by EdisonCarter
Jun 8, 2005 | 5:30 pm
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If there is a Costco near where you live, their private label Kirkland Signature line has all the features a road warrior needs and includes a lifetime warranty.
The price is unbelievable for the feature set -- around $120.
The pull tabs kept breaking on my first one and I was able to take it back to Costco (without the receipt) and exchange for a new one; no questions asked. They apparently had seen/fixed that problem, because my second KS bag has 300,000 plus miles on it and is just like new.
The price is unbelievable for the feature set -- around $120.
The pull tabs kept breaking on my first one and I was able to take it back to Costco (without the receipt) and exchange for a new one; no questions asked. They apparently had seen/fixed that problem, because my second KS bag has 300,000 plus miles on it and is just like new.
Jun 8, 2005 | 5:59 pm
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Originally Posted by pbjag
If there is a Costco near where you live, their private label Kirkland Signature line has all the features a road warrior needs and includes a lifetime warranty.
The price is unbelievable for the feature set -- around $120.
The pull tabs kept breaking on my first one and I was able to take it back to Costco (without the receipt) and exchange for a new one; no questions asked. They apparently had seen/fixed that problem, because my second KS bag has 300,000 plus miles on it and is just like new.
The price is unbelievable for the feature set -- around $120.
The pull tabs kept breaking on my first one and I was able to take it back to Costco (without the receipt) and exchange for a new one; no questions asked. They apparently had seen/fixed that problem, because my second KS bag has 300,000 plus miles on it and is just like new.
I second the Costco Kirkland one. It's got a blank spot where the brand name is supposed to be embossed, but the quality is very good. Does anyone know which company actually makes the product? I wouldn't be surprised if it was Tumi or TravelPro.