Why Price Is Not Everything When Buying Luggage By Cathy Peterson At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Broken zippers, ripped seams, plastic rollers, bent handles. These are some of the bad effects of purchasing luggage based solely on price alone. When it comes to protecting your things, the cost of luggage is not one area where you want to scrimp.

Even if you decide to purchase a warranty on your luggage, the terms of the warranty can be very confusing and, in the end, not much is really covered. By the time you pay to send your item for repair, it’s not really worth the effort.

One very common problem that occurs with inexpensive luggage is the use of plastic wheels or rollers. Plastic rollers do not roll well and tend to break easily. Your luggage will be prone to tipping over, making it difficult to drag the luggage on the thin airport carpet. Your luggage will surely spend more time on its sides that on its wheels.

Another common problem is the poor construction of the extendable handle. Sometimes, these handles do not properly extend and lock which will eventually bend the handle. Once it bends, it can no longer extend properly, making the handle useless and making it impossible for you to pull your wheeled luggage.

And nothing can fix a broken zipper. If your luggage has one of those big, cheap metal zippers, chances are at some point its going to split. Maybe it will happen when you pack your luggage too full, or when your luggage ends up squashed by heavier luggage in the baggage area of the plane.

There is only one way to make sure none of these scenarios happen to you. Be careful to buy luggage only from a well-known manufacturer. Read lots of consumer reviews on the luggage you are considering purchasing to see what others have experienced. Check the Internet for information about the brand or brands you have your eye on so you will be well informed. Compare, and don’t fall for sales that advertise $400 luggage for $200. Don’t be sucked in by so-called “designer” luggage. Calvin Klein may make great jeans, but that doesn’t mean they can make great luggage. Construction is everything in great luggage.

Think carefully about the kind of use your luggage will get. If you travel frequently, more expensive luggage is definitely worth the money. While shopping, be sure to open the luggage and thoroughly check the inside.

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