Comments on: Will Luggage America be Evil?

By: Jordan

Jordan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:38:16 +0000

That makes more sense… ;)

By: Lazy Man

Lazy Man — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:36:02 +0000

Jordan, you don’t have it exactly straight. I asked for either shipping costs OR something extra for the money that I’m spending in shipping costs. Their product broke with normal use the first time I used it and resulted in me having to fork out 33% due to their poor build quality. If they give me that 33% back, I’m fine. Otherwise upgrade me so that I get something for the 33% more that I’m spending.

What if the luggage broke on every trip? In just six trips, I would have spent twice as much on shipping it back to them for repairs than the cost of the product to begin with. Plus I wouldn’t have to go on trips like the one I’m currently on with borrowed luggage.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:28:49 +0000

Okay, so let me get this straight: you’re not only wanting the luggage company to waive their normal fee, but also cover the shipping costs, AND send you something you didn’t even pay for? Talk about being nickel-and-dimed…

By: Early Retirement Extreme

Early Retirement Extreme — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:08:24 +0000

If you travel a lot and are willing to spend a ton for something that will last the rest of your life (and probably your children’s too), check out Filson. It’s that classical (classy?) function over form design that last forever. I own some of their winter clothes, no suitcases yet, but that’s what I’ll eventually be getting.

For now I’m waiting for my samsonite and the fake leather suitcase I inherited from my grandfather to break down on me.