Comments on: Roll models: post-fee luggage you’ve gotta have http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/roll-models-post-fee-luggage-you%e2%80%99ve-gotta-have/ Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott's site. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jhongavin http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/roll-models-post-fee-luggage-you%e2%80%99ve-gotta-have/comment-page-1/#comment-26285 jhongavin Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:05:56 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5863#comment-26285 I'm searching for the similar bags.This might be helpful to me.Thanks for posting I’m searching for the similar bags.This might be helpful to me.Thanks for posting

]]> By: Steve P http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/roll-models-post-fee-luggage-you%e2%80%99ve-gotta-have/comment-page-1/#comment-17703 Steve P Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:53:27 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5863#comment-17703 Briggs-Riley fan as well. My carry-on 22" model has been through the ringer and back - suffering both in the overhead bin and "beneath the seats" (manhandled while being put into the belly of the plane) - and still looks as good as ever. The lifetime warranty, one I hope I never have to use, gives me assurance that I'll retire before the bag has to be replaced. While it's on the pricier side, wouldn't you rather have a bag that will last, rather than something more "disposable" that you're gambling will last through your next trip? Briggs-Riley fan as well. My carry-on 22″ model has been through the ringer and back – suffering both in the overhead bin and “beneath the seats” (manhandled while being put into the belly of the plane) – and still looks as good as ever. The lifetime warranty, one I hope I never have to use, gives me assurance that I’ll retire before the bag has to be replaced.

While it’s on the pricier side, wouldn’t you rather have a bag that will last, rather than something more “disposable” that you’re gambling will last through your next trip?

]]> By: Eleanor http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/roll-models-post-fee-luggage-you%e2%80%99ve-gotta-have/comment-page-1/#comment-17679 Eleanor Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:13:45 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5863#comment-17679 I must try these bags, sounding just what i need. I must try these bags, sounding just what i need.

]]> By: SirWired http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/roll-models-post-fee-luggage-you%e2%80%99ve-gotta-have/comment-page-1/#comment-17603 SirWired Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:59:03 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5863#comment-17603 Another Briggs-Reilly fan here... Five years now, with only a couple of scuffs to show for it. And unlike other luggage brands, the lifetime warranty actually means something. Even "wear and tear" items like the zipper or gradual fabric wear are covered underneath it. And certainly covering airline damage is also quite out-of-the-ordinary. The feature I like most about my bag is the fact that the expansion gusset is actually supported. (In my bag, it is supported by velcro'd plastic panels.) Instead of just being something you use to overstuff your suitcase, it actually turns it into a bigger bag. It has a full support frame, and the front skids extend with it, so your bag doesn't tip over when expanded. My particular bag could use more pockets, but I think they may have fixed that by now. SirWired Another Briggs-Reilly fan here… Five years now, with only a couple of scuffs to show for it. And unlike other luggage brands, the lifetime warranty actually means something. Even “wear and tear” items like the zipper or gradual fabric wear are covered underneath it. And certainly covering airline damage is also quite out-of-the-ordinary.

The feature I like most about my bag is the fact that the expansion gusset is actually supported. (In my bag, it is supported by velcro’d plastic panels.) Instead of just being something you use to overstuff your suitcase, it actually turns it into a bigger bag. It has a full support frame, and the front skids extend with it, so your bag doesn’t tip over when expanded.

My particular bag could use more pockets, but I think they may have fixed that by now.

SirWired

]]> By: Martha http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/roll-models-post-fee-luggage-you%e2%80%99ve-gotta-have/comment-page-1/#comment-17588 Martha Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:37:56 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5863#comment-17588 Another favorite of mine is Titan polycarbonate luggage - lifetime warranty except for scratches, dents, abrasions, theft. Another favorite of mine is Briggs-Riley - lifetime warranty no matter what - even if the airline, cruise, gorilla, whomever ruins it, except for theft and water damage. Cheap prices in Milwaukee can be found at Traveling Bags Luggage Sales, Repair, Accessories and Gifts (Authorized Warranty Repair Center for Many Brands, so they know what will please each individual traveler's needs) 3314 W Loomis Rd 94/894/Exit 8A Loomis,. Rd, Left 1 1 /2 Miles, next to Pizza Hut Milwaukee WI 53221 414 817 0222 Closed Sun/Mon Tues 10-4 Wed/Thrs 10-3 Fri 10-5 Sat 10-1 Special appointment times may also be arranged. P.S. They also carry Travelpro, Samsonite, American Tourister, Delsey, Cindab, Baggallini, TSA locks, luggage tags, scales, briefcases - rolling or nonrolling - ballistic nylon or leather, etc. They can also ship to you anywhere in the U.S. Another favorite of mine is Titan polycarbonate luggage – lifetime warranty except for scratches, dents, abrasions, theft.

Another favorite of mine is Briggs-Riley – lifetime warranty no matter what – even if the airline, cruise, gorilla, whomever ruins it, except for theft and water damage.

Cheap prices in Milwaukee can be found at Traveling Bags Luggage Sales, Repair, Accessories and Gifts (Authorized Warranty Repair Center for Many Brands, so they know what will please each individual traveler’s needs)
3314 W Loomis Rd 94/894/Exit 8A Loomis,. Rd, Left 1 1 /2 Miles, next to Pizza Hut
Milwaukee WI 53221
414 817 0222

Closed Sun/Mon
Tues 10-4
Wed/Thrs 10-3
Fri 10-5
Sat 10-1

Special appointment times may also be arranged.

P.S. They also carry Travelpro, Samsonite, American Tourister, Delsey, Cindab, Baggallini, TSA locks, luggage tags, scales, briefcases – rolling or nonrolling – ballistic nylon or leather, etc.

They can also ship to you anywhere in the U.S.

]]> By: susan http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/roll-models-post-fee-luggage-you%e2%80%99ve-gotta-have/comment-page-1/#comment-17583 susan Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:55:27 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5863#comment-17583 I can't believe it's only been a year - it seems like forever. I can’t believe it’s only been a year – it seems like forever.

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