All About Luggage

[MMM]

We were in Genting in Dec and they had some of those branded sale in the convention hall. They had samsonite and I saw something that I fancy. Around S$300. I know I will not get it at that price in Spore. I like those cloth? (non hardcover) and roller wheels is a must. Hubby was like… we already have 2 big luggage, 2 medium and 1 cabin… Do we really need another???


I think it really depends on your needs. Eg. are you a frequent traveller. If so, it’s good to get a Samsonite. If you are only going to use it once a year then do reconsider.

Yes agree on the light weight. This is very true if you are buying lots of stuff and there is a weight limitation. If the luggage itself is already so heavy then what else… Some airlines are quite sticky with the weight. Another consideration is also are you a male or female? There are some point where we have to "carry" the luggage (eg. off the belt). So it’s better to have something light.

[Yong HL]

thanks tankee…

i asked before, the trade in promo is only for specific range - the black ones… i passed by the suntec branch yesterday and i no longer see the promo lei… considered before but still err… thinking then…

[Yong HL]

MMM…

haha… your hubby sounds like mine… he also said there are 2 big & 2 small ones at home… why buy another. but i am going on a trip with my girl frens… a medium one will be gd (which i dun have)… now that you mentioned samsonite is cheaper abroad, i wonder if i shld bring a small one and then check out at the destination…

[tankee]

MMM:

...My hubby bought a hardcover Samsonite for our honeymoon (11 yrs back). Those hardcover and it's still very solid. So I really associate Samsonite with reliability.

must be the Oyster Case series ....

I have one, survived many overseas trips, many scratches, but still hardy.

[tankee]

Yong HL:

thanks tankee..

i asked before, the trade in promo is only for specific range - the black ones.. i passed by the suntec branch yesterday and i no longer see the promo lei.... considered before but still err.. thinking then...

I last saw the advert sign was last Friday 19.03.10 at Samsonite shop at IMM.

yes, specific range, but i recall 2-3 colours and 2 sizes available. well at least that was what available at the start of the promotion.

[tankee]

MMM:

...I think it really depends on your needs. Eg. are you a frequent traveller. If so, it's good to get a Samsonite. If you are only going to use it once a year then do reconsider.


Yes agree on the light weight. This is very true if you are buying lots of stuff and there is a weight limitation. If the luggage itself is already so heavy then what else..... .

I agreed on the weight factor.

Personally, I preferred hardy suitcases. I do not want to risk the suitcase breaking down on me while I am on a trip, worst while being loaded / unloaded from the plane. I have seen people wrapping their broken suitcase with tapes at the airport.

[outsider]

My luggage’s rubber wheels were damaged. Any recommendation for repair shop? Thanks in advance

[MMM]

outsider:

My luggage's rubber wheels were damaged. Any recommendation for repair shop? Thanks in advance

For Samsonite, the repair centre is at Plaza Singapura. I do see another shop at Shaw Shopping centre that repairs luggage as well. But I've no idea how much it cost. Have you tried those yellow pages?

[outsider]

trying to get recommendations from the forum first b4 using other sources.

Thanks MMM.

[corneyAmber]

outsider:

My luggage's rubber wheels were damaged. Any recommendation for repair shop? Thanks in advance

I came across this ad many years ago and my husband had his leather shoes repaired by them. Since then, I have recommended them to quite a number of friends and all came back satisfied.

Haha, I sound like a salewoman, but no, not related to them and of course, no commission involved! :lol:

http://www.mirrco.com.sg/