I am looking for a luggage case; doesn't really have to be a complete set.

I know that luggage sets are available for free at some places like 
LaRedoute although I hear that that set is meant for girls.

Anywhere where there are bargains?

Thanx.

AMO

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>I am looking for a luggage case; doesn't really have to be a complete set.
>
> I know that luggage sets are available for free at some places like 
> LaRedoute although I hear that that set is meant for girls.


I've always thought of luggage as being pretty much unisex, with the 
possible exception of makeup bags and vanity cases! ;-)

Don't buy cheap luggage, but get stuff that will last. Bear in mind the way 
sensitively-trained, delicately-handed baggage handlers at airports treat it 
and you'll see why cheap stuff will fall to pieces after one journey.

Branded stuff is usually best - Antler, Samsonite etc. - and they're widely 
available from John Lewis and other stores. I've always found 
http://www.luggageshop.co.uk/ to be good if you want to buy online. And I'm 
sure there'll be someone along in a minute to advise you of cheaper brands 
that are as good.

Ian

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> "AMO"  wrote in message 
> news:4300d562$0$17504$ed2e19e4@ptn-nntp-reader04.plus.net...
> 
>>I am looking for a luggage case; doesn't really have to be a complete
>>set. 
>>
> 
> Don't buy cheap luggage, but get stuff that will last. Bear in mind
> the way sensitively-trained, delicately-handed baggage handlers at
> airports treat it and you'll see why cheap stuff will fall to pieces
> after one journey. 
> 

Doing the same myself having had the suitcase crack when I went away last 
weekend.  SO having watched them massacre one of their cases on some travel 
show and now seen it for myself too, don't buy Constellation (Which is the 
cheaper end of the market to be fair)

"Ian F."  wrote in message 
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> "AMO"  wrote in message 
> news:4300d562$0$17504$ed2e19e4@ptn-nntp-reader04.plus.net...
>
>>I am looking for a luggage case; doesn't really have to be a complete set.
>>
>> I know that luggage sets are available for free at some places like 
>> LaRedoute although I hear that that set is meant for girls.
>
> I've always thought of luggage as being pretty much unisex, with the 
> possible exception of makeup bags and vanity cases! ;-)
>
> Don't buy cheap luggage, but get stuff that will last. Bear in mind the 
> way sensitively-trained, delicately-handed baggage handlers at airports 
> treat it and you'll see why cheap stuff will fall to pieces after one 
> journey.
>
> Branded stuff is usually best - Antler, Samsonite etc. - and they're 
> widely available from John Lewis and other stores. I've always found 
> http://www.luggageshop.co.uk/ to be good if you want to buy online. And 
> I'm sure there'll be someone along in a minute to advise you of cheaper 
> brands that are as good.


The idea that you have to spend a fortune on luggage is complete twaddle.
I have a mate who spent 700ukp on the top of the range american stuff. 
Frankly unless youre jetting off every week theres absolutley no need to 
spend a fortune.

I did some consultancy work for a company who several years ago bought their 
stuff dead cheap  (a couple of dollars only  for a suitcase-made in China 
and Vietnam) They flogged it as a well known brand for massive massive 
profit in a well known departmental stores as well as some of its own 
outlets. We are talking serious profit here!  Ive seen the same brand  for 
sale in Spain, this year However the quality now is way below what it used 
to be. This is no doubt a result of others taking their market share and 
them lowering their specs.

Fortunately many other retailers have cottoned onto these massive profits 
and are importing reasonable quality stuff, at reasonable prices.
Two years ago past I picked up some good qulity and reasonable priced stuff 
from Matallan.
'There are many places importing this Chinese/Vietnamese stuff and its not 
to difficult to find some well made stuff.
If you can wait a copule of weeks there will be many places clearing their 
lines, as the summer hols rush finishes.
Sorry I cant be more specific but you dont need to spend a fotune here just 
examine the bargains carefully, it isnt too difficult to find well made 
bargain stuff. Just steer well clear of  the overpriced branded stuff.