Best place to buy a suitcase today?

Martynt74 · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:19

I know this is a bit of a stupid question, but we're going away tomorrow and just got the suitcase down and it's got a few rips in it.

Googling it seems to suggest my options as being Argos or T K Maxx but wondering if i'm missing any obvious places.

Argos also doesn't have any which seem to be big enough.

I could go to the Trafford Centre but it'd be a bit of a ballache!

Junglist · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:29

I have a Tripp carry on that I love for my flights. They do full size versions too but not the cheapest. I got mine from Debinhams but I think they're fairly common on the high street.

Kanpai · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:31

Yep Tripp from Debenhams is my recommendation too.

There's one on Market Street which shouldn't be too far for you.

Other suggestion would be Antler in the lowry outlet mall.

Martynt74 · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:31

Yeah, will head to Debanhams after work tonight. Hadn't thought of that!

Maccapacca · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:31

How often do you go away? Our samsonites have taken a bashing over 15 years and they do supply spare handles.

Have you done a whole life cost

Martynt74 · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:35

Maccapacca said:
How often do you go away? Our samsonites have taken a bashing over 15 years and they do supply spare handles.

Have you done a whole life cost

Might take a look. We don't often use a large case and prefer smaller carry ons, but going away in January for a city break we need lots of warm (read take up a lot of space) clothes!

Slam · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:43

+1 for Tripp luggage from Debenhams.
Brother in law has Samsonites, the really old one is indestructible. The new ones seem the same as any other hard shell case, so good but not amazing.

randomshenans · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:50

Rimowa FTW! Will out live you!

thenewoc · 28 Jan 2020 at 11:50

If you have a Sports Direct close by then they usually have some decent prices and range in their larger stores.

233 · 28 Jan 2020 at 12:00

in a hurry debenhams or tesco even for cheap and cheerful

but for future travel as a ocuk member

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dominate the luggage carousel with your high earning power

Countcussy · 28 Jan 2020 at 12:08

Matalan also tend to carry a large range of suitcases in stock.
Our "it" luggage came from Matalan. Its been great. Over 20 flights and counting.

NVP · 28 Jan 2020 at 12:57

Maccapacca said:
How often do you go away? Our samsonites have taken a bashing over 15 years and they do supply spare handles.

Have you done a whole life cost

+1 for samsonite, they can take a beating.

Martynt74 · 28 Jan 2020 at 12:58

Cheers guys, ended up in T K Maxx for something quick and local to work to save me going somewhere on the way home when i already have stuff to do.

Who knew there was so much to think about! Ended up with 2 so my wife can tell me i'm wrong and i can return one (or both)

DB_SamX · 28 Jan 2020 at 13:09

TK Maxx, John Lewis, Debenhams

VincentHanna · 28 Jan 2020 at 13:10

randomshenans said:
Rimowa FTW! Will out live you!

Also the same price as an actual weeks holiday

randomshenans · 28 Jan 2020 at 13:27

VincentHanna said:
Also the same price as an actual weeks holiday

Think of the lifetime value of the case

I've been through countless cases traveling that have been broken. Since I got the rimowa, I haven't. In fact, all my other cases have broken since, but not the Rimowa.

VincentHanna · 28 Jan 2020 at 13:32

I've had my Tripp case from Debenhams for 8 years and only now is it starting to have issues.

It cost me £60.

I can buy 8 more, lasting me approx 64 more years and it's still less than the Rimowa

I do only travel abroad 2-3 times a year though.

Rexton · 28 Jan 2020 at 14:03

If you have a Matalan close by they'd probably be your best bet IMO. I was looking for one last-minute not so long ago and they came out ontop.

Kanpai · 28 Jan 2020 at 14:09

233 said:
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https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1103267?gclsrc=aw.ds&cm_mmc=Google-ProductSearch-UK--c-_-NAP_EN_UK_PLA-_-NAP - UK - GS -+Designer+-+Class_Bags+-+Type_Luggage+&+Accessories - High - CSS--Luggage+&+Travel+-+Suitcases_INTL&gclid=CjwKCAiA1L_xBRA2EiwAgcLKA4anU5kJzLfRfe-uUBevkiX-ORLkyBP9rrTQi00gi8sPRYN9giEsoRoCRvQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

dominate the luggage carousel with your high earning power

Bargain innit.

Best place to buy a suitcase today?

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